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EFCC, ICPC competent to investigate state accounts
Foremost human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Thursday noted that contrary to the opinions of another SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, anti-graft agencies such as the...
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Travel agent Kenneth Udemba docked for alleged N1.2m visa...
By Olaitan Idris
A 38-year-old travel agent, Kenneth Udemba, who allegedly defrauded two persons of N1.2 million on the pretext of procuring visas for them, on Thursday, appeared before...
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Lagos commuters killed as container falls on vehicles
A 40ft container fell on vehicles plying the Cele bus stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State killing many commuters.
The PUNCH reports that a driver of one of the...
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Basketmouth’s marriage to Elsie collapses
The marriage of Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, to his wife Elsie Okpocha, has ended after twelve years.
The veteran comedian announced the end of the marriage on Thursday.
Basketmouth’s...
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Police parade suspected killers of Oyo hotelier
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday paraded suspected killers of the US-based Ogbomoso-born hotelier, Gbenga Owolabi, and a student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Rachael...
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Dozens protest in Afghan capital after education ban on...
Women on Thursday gathered outside Kabul University to stage the first major public demonstration in the capital since the Taliban’s decision to close universities to female students.
Female university...
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Reps probe illegal fintech, loan apps threatening debtors
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the activities of illegal financial technology companies and mobile application lenders who threaten debtors for failing to repay loans.
At the...
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Nigerian troops neutralize 103 Boko Haram terrorists
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 103 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa State Province (ISWAP) in the past three weeks in the Northeast.
The Director, Defence...
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NGO disburses empowerment support items to select women
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna
A Kaduna-based non-profit, Speak4Life Cancer Prevention Initiative, has disbursed empowerment support items to small-scale business women in Kaduna to boost their productivity.
Founder, Speak4Life, Ms Malextive Mimi...
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After 12 years, Basketmouth, wife end marriage
Veteran Comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, on Thursday, announced a breakup with his wife, Elsie Okpocha.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that Basketmouth celebrated Elsie’s 44th birthday anniversary...
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Gabon coup ‘deeply concerning’ – Commonwealth
The Commonwealth on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the military coup in Gabon.
A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on national television in the early hours of...
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644 Lagos government retirees paid N2 billion
By Rukayat Adeyemi/Lagos
Lagos State Government paid N2.017 billion as retirement benefits to 644 of its retirees Wednesday, according to Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, (LASPEC) Mr Babalola Obilana....
Politics
Political parties battle for Edo chairmanship, councillorship seats
Voters in Edo State are expected to cast their ballot for 18 council chairmen and 192 councillors in Saturday’s local government polls that will take place in 4,519 polling...
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UK criminals to be forced to attend their sentencing
Judges could be given the power to order criminals to attend their sentencing, according to planned legislation announced Wednesday by the UK justice ministry.
It comes after offenders in...
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Tenant stabs landlord for separating fight with wife
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged man, Patrick Essien, for allegedly stabbing his landlord to a coma in Rumuiprikon, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state....
Hummels stuns Mbappe and PSG to take Dortmund to Champions League final
Mats Hummels headed in the only goal as Borussia...
Kidnappers shot dead as police rescue abducted Indians – Daily Trust
Operatives of the Ogun Police Command, on Tuesday, engaged...
Scuba diver found dead 5 days dies after he went missing at NPA facility
Scuba diver found dead 5 days dies after he went missing at NPA facility
Kelvin Ngwa: found dead five days after he went missing during diving activity at the NPA facility in Warri, Delta.
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
Nigeria Newspapers Online
Police kill two kidnappers, recover N7.9m in Ogun
Police kill two kidnappers, recover N7.9m in Ogun
Exhibits recovered from the kidnappers
Operatives of Ogun State Police Command, on Tuesday, neutralised two kidnappers terrorising travellers on the Sagamu Ijebu-Ode-Benin expressway.
The kidnapp
Binance CEO: How Nigerian officials demanded bribe from us – Daily Trust
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, a popular...
Ex-Abia Speaker, PDP Deputy Governorship candidate defect to APC
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Former Speaker of the Abia State...
Senate launches inquiry into mining industry to address revenue decline
The Nigerian Senate has begun a three-day investigative hearing...
Lagos set to inaugurate 50 Meat Vans, Last Mile shops
Lagos set to inaugurate 50 Meat Vans, Last Mile shops
Ms Olusanya addressing newsmen
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it will soon inaugurate 50 Meat Vans at Oko-Oba Abattoir as
NLC kicks against cybersecurity levy – Daily Trust
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the newly...
Shell Nigeria pays $1.09 billion taxes, royalties in 2023
Shell has said that it paid $1.09 billion in...
CBN asks banks to suspend charges on deposit – Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial...
Binance CEO Teng worried over continued detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria
Binance CEO Teng worried over continued detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria
Binance CEO Richard Teng
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance Richard Teng, has expressed concern o
BREAKING: DSS arrests wanted Oyo motorpark boss, Auxiliary
BREAKING: DSS arrests wanted Oyo motorpark boss, Auxiliary
Mukaila Lamidi, a.k.a Auxiliary
The Department of State Services has reportedly arrested Mukaila Lamidi, the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System, popularly known as