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NCC Chairman, Prof. Adeolu Akande’s undergraduate daughter commits suicide

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Professor Adeolu Akande, has lost his daughter, Miss Feranmi Fasunle, who died at the age of 19. Miss Fasunle was a 200 student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and she was said to have died on Thursday at the  Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Professor Akande, the family will reach out to the authorities of the university for an investigation into the circumstances over her death while also…

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Former LG Vice Chairman arrested with cocaine at Lagos airport

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Former Vice Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Asekun Kehinde Sakiru paraded by the NDLEA in Lagos on May 12, 2021 after being arrested with cocaine. He was nabbed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, after being on the agency’s wanted list following the recent arrest of some traffickers and drug seizures linked to him. According to official statement from the NDLEA: “The long arm of the law however caught up with the wanted…

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Nigerians can’t stand two more years of Buhari regime’ – Nothern Elders Forum

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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, threw its weight behind calls for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari, warning Nigeria cannot survive two more years under this regime. Speaking during AIT’s ‘Kakaaki’ programme, spokesman of the forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, called on members of the National Assembly to begin the process of impeaching the president, noting that the lawmakers must realise that the country is in a dire state. Baba-Ahmed, who pointed out that the challenges bedeviling the country were more than mere talking and issuing statements, said now is the…

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COVID-19: FG restricts mass gatherings, re-introduces curfew

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As part of the efforts to curtail further spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government has re-introduced a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew. The National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed, disclosed this at a press briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 in Abuja. Mohammed said the curfew would take effect from midnight of Monday. He also said with effect from Tuesday, night clubs, gyms and others would remain closed till further notice. He said gatherings of religious groups and weddings among others have been reduced to 50 per attendance, while…

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Buhari’s Chief of Staff residence inside Aso Rock burgled

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The official residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, around the presidential villa, Abuja was said to have been attacked by burglars in the early hours of Monday. It was gathered that the men of the underworld attempted to break into the house at about 3am but were apparently unsuccessful. The Chief of Staff, Prof. Gambari confirmed the incident to journalists covering the Presidential Villa. However, the Chief of Staff, through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu…

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Retired police officer allegedly beats wife to death

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A retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Daniel Salka is in the police detention facility for allegedly beating his wife to death in Bauchi. Daniel is the current head of Sabon Layi hamlet in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Accorfiyng to a statement by the Chairman of the local government, Iliya Habila, he said the ex-police officer had been suspended over alleged violence that led to the death of his wife, Hajara Daniel. The statement, signed by Director of Administration and General Services, Mr. Marcus Nehemaih, on behalf of…

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Celestial Church pastor arrested for socialite, Kayode Badru’s death

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The pastor in charge of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Imole Parish, Alagbado – Lagos, is at present in police detention with two other members of the church over the death of the Nigerian born, Dubai based socialite, Kayode Badru. The parish pastor, Felix Alebiosu allegedly sprayed perfume on the victim, who was holding a lighted candle, and this led to an inferno that severely burnt him. Although, it was said that the action was not a delibrate attempt to burn Badru, but to fortify him spiritually but it backfired,…

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THE VOICE NIGERIA: FIRSTBANK IMPRINTS IN ENTERTAINMENT, YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT

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By Israel Bolaji-Gbadamosi One of the key metrics that well defines a truly 21st century brand beyond profit making is its ability to connect with customers and stakeholders as a complete enabler, touching on vital aspects of their lives, creating exciting memories and enabling them to access more enjoyable and convenient lifestyle, in shopping, studying, working, traveling, family living, entertainment and aspirations. Its ability to also give back to the community through tangible corporate social investment programs that significantly translate to improved living and not just mere formality and publicity…

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Ortom to el-Rufai: “You are a sycophant and religious bigot”

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The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, during the weekend, carpets his Kaduna counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State for saying he (Ortom) has failed as a governor. El-Rufai had thrown the first salvo against his Benue counterpart during a webinar on Friday. El-Rufai said, “I know him (Ortom) and he is not somebody I take very seriously, frankly. He has other issues of governance that he is using the Federal Government as a punching bag to divert attention from his failures. “Go and find out how many months’ salaries are…

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Buhari suspends Hadiza Usman as NPA MD, commences probe

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President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala-Usman. After her suspension, a panel of enquiry has also been constituted to look into the matter that prompted her suspension, as well as other concerns. The panel begins its work on Monday. It was, however, not clear what necessitated the suspension of the NPA boss, who was only reappointed in January this year by President Buhari. This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…

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