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Ogun monarch imprisoned for impersonation

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A monarch, the Osolo of Ado-Odo, Muftau Dosunmu, has been sentenced to six months in prison for presenting himself as an Oba by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Osolo title, which is one of the high chiefs in Ado-Odo, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, was upgraded to a coronet Oba by the past administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun, among 74 others across the state. But, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration has since its assumption of office reversed the upgrade of all 75…

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Supreme Court approves lndefinite use of old, new Naira notes

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The Supreme Court has ruled that both the old and the redesigned Naira banknotes remain valid legal tenders in the country beyond December 31. The apex court, in a ruling by a seven-man panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro, on Wednesday, said the banknotes should remain in circulation, pending when the Federal Government, after due consultation with relevant stakeholders, takes a decision on the matter. It made the order after hearing an application that was moved on behalf of the federal government by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…

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Taraba state leads in illicit drug consumption– NDLEA

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has disclosed that Taraba State has emerged as a hotspot for illicit drug consumption, with the age group between sixteen and forty-six being the most affected. The disclosure, came from the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nanzing Sallah, while playing host to the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba council. Sallah highlighted that the prevalent drugs include Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), Codeine, Tramadol, and Methamphetamine (Ice), attributing the alarming trend to the activities of drug traffickers…

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Fidelity Bank set to host 2 days of Family Entertainment …….announces maiden edition of its Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta

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In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event is designed to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for children to play, parents to relax and young adults to unwind during the festive season. “The Yuletide season is all about coming together and spending quality time with loved ones especially as we wind…

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Lagos-Abuja bound United Nigeria flight lands in Delta

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A United Nigeria plane which took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos and was meant to carry passengers to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, landed at the Asaba Airport in Delta State. The incident which happened on Sunday threw many passengers into confusion as some of them said upon landing at the Asaba airport, the crew still announced to them that they had arrived at Abuja. One of the passengers, who gave her name simply as Thelma, said she thought she was dreaming and had to take…

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NDLEA arrests organizers of Osun illicit drugs party

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun State capital where a night party organised for illicit substance abuse was planned to be held on Saturday, November 25, and arrested some of the organisers who were found with drug exhibits. The anti-narcotics agency noted that the raid followed credible intelligence that some persons were going to hold a night party tagged, “Unholy Alliance…for Stoners and Drunkards,” where different types of illicit substances were going to be sold and consumed by patrons. The…

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Students shot as armed robbers invade Ogun poly communities

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The Ipara-Remo and Ode-Remo communities, hosting some students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been invaded by some suspected armed robbers as some students were shot with female students allegedly sexually molested. It was gathered that the suspected robbers stormed the communities around 1 am two Fridays ago and last Sunday, shooting sporadically and entering into students’ hostels to cart away their belongings, molest some female students, and also shoot some others, among which was Francis Dwumfour, leaving him in a…

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Dismissed Catholic priest remanded for alleged rape

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Stephen Nwaigwe, a dismissed Catholic priest, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly raping and impregnating a teenager in Anambra State. An Awka Chief Magistrates’ Court, otherwise known as the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court of Anambra State, ordered the remand when the matter came up in court. Nwaigwe was among the priests expelled by a popular Catholic Faith-Based Religious Congregation in Orlu, Imo State, known as the Two Hearts of Love Congregation” in 2018, for alleged misconducts inimical to the image of the church. However, in spite…

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Being Fela’s daughter once ruined my relationship – Yeni Kuti

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Yeni, a media personality and the eldest child of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer musician, Fela Kuti has revealed how her association with the rebellious musician negatively impacted her relationships. During a recent interview, Yeni revealed how being Fela’s daughter or son was perceived negatively by the society. She recounted an incident where her younger brother, Femi, lost his relationship when his girlfriend discovered his relationship with Fela. “Femi had a girlfriend, and immediately they knew he was Fela’s son, they broke up the relationship. A girl warned my cousin never…

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Tinubu is a continuation of Buhari’s poverty, insecurity, hardship and nepotic agenda –Sule Lamido

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Former Governor of Jigawa State and one of the founding members of the People’s Democratic Party,PDP, Alhaji Sule Lamido has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessor, former President Buhari of running a nepotic and ethnic government without proper policies. He also alleged that the reason APC is winning in Court is because, Chief Judge of Nigeria is working for APC. He said, “they are implementing what they promised you—agony, pain, hardship, anguish and insecurity. You don’t feel secure, you are poor, your take home pay can’t even buy…

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