Day: August 31, 2020

Reckless drivers to get death sentence in Zamfara State

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Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State is set to introduce punishment of death for reckless drivers in the state following the accident that claimed 16 lives on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred when a BUA company truck lost control and rammed into four vehicles conveying supporters of Matawalle along Gusau/Funtua Road. The governor made this known when he led his cabinet members and the management of BUA Group to a condolence visit to the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, on Saturday. He announced a donation of N2m to families…

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Two killed as protesting Shi’ites members clash with Police

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Public protest by members of the Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky- led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites, has left two people dead while many others were injured during a clash with police in Kaduna yesterday. The sect members were out in protest to press demand for release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, who have been in detention since December, 2015 after a bloody clash with soldiers in Zaria. Kaduna State Government had since outlawed the group and prohibited all forms of protest in…

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Bayelsa councillor shot dead

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‌ A councillor representing Ward 6 in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr Karma Agagowei has been killed by unknown gunmen. Agagowei was shot at Opolo area of Yenagoa, the state capital, while returning from the ward congress of the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday. It was gathered that, the victim was rushed to two hospitals in Yenagoa, but was allegedly not treated due to the absence of a police report. So, he died after losing so much blood. It was learnt that one person, who was…

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MultiChoice reviews prices for DStv, GOtv subscription

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MultiChoice says it will effect price adjustments on some DStv and GOtv packages from September 1, 2020. This decision was made after careful consideration of the market and a review of its business operations. “We have made efforts to contain any price adjustments on subscription prices. However, in order to ensure the sustainability of the business we have to consider financial impacts, including inflation as well increased content and operational costs. As such we have reviewed the prices of some of our bouquets so that we can continue to survive…

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