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Wole Soyinka And a ‘Disrespectful’ Aircraft Passenger

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Tonye Cole, Nigerian billionaire politician, recently took to his Instagram page to share his flight experience about a young passenger who in his opinion disrespected Professor Wole Soyinka by asking for his assigned seat. Cole shared a picture that showed Professor Soyinka and the man in question accompanied by a lengthy caption detailing the ordeal that read; “@professorwolesoyinka #celebrategreatness #relationshipsmatter met one of the greatest Nigerians walking the earth today and as with other times, he was genteel, witty, forthright and humble. My smile gives me away as he permitted…

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Man Electrocuted while attempting to steal cable in Anambra

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Suspected armoured cables thief was yesterday electrocuted at a power installation belonging to Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) at Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The deceased, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, was said to have invaded the installation when suddenly the equipment sparked and got him electrocuted. It was gathered further that the man was attempting to remove the armoured cable when the wire suddenly exploded and electrocuted him. Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said the suspect died on the spot.…

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Former Bauchi governor Abubakar allegedly spent N2.3bn on burial

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Allegation has been made against the immediate past governor of Bauchi State, Mohammad Abubakar, by the new state government that N2.3 billion was spent on funeral materials and burials between January and May. Spokesperson to Governor Bala Mohammed, Ladan Salihu, yesterday, said that the figure was contained in the handover note passed down to the transition committee in May. According to him, “how could you imagine that a state governor, between January and the time of elections, spent N2.3 billion on funeral materials (clothes, robes, and woods). “The immediate past…

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Building under renovation collapses in Oshodi, Lagos

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A storey building under renovation has collapsed at No. 36 Adesanya Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident occurred barely two weeks after a building collapsed in the Magodo area of the state. It was learnt that the building was being secretly renovated to avoid being marked by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency. Residents stated that the renovation commenced on Friday, while the building caved in on Sunday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, which confirmed the incident, said no death was recorded. According…

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Ecobank wins Most Admired Financial Services Brand award

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Ecobank has won the award for Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa. Brand Africa, which released the top 100 brands in Africa recently, also listed Dangote conglomerate, MTN Group and Anbessa shoe of Ethiopia as highly admired brands in different categories. Brand Africa 100 is involved in a pan-African survey and valuation of brands in Africa, to create a unique index and ranking for the Best Brands in Africa. Brand Africa 100 believes that one of the key catalysts for Africa’s growth, competitiveness and reputation lies in developing and…

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Ebonyi Pastor blames “deceitful spirit’’ for failed prophesy on Super Falcons

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Rev. Simeon Ononogbu, an Ebonyi-based Pastor, has blamed “deceitful” spirit for the failed prediction that the Super Falcons will reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Women World Cup in France. Ononogbu, a self-acclaimed forecaster, predicated in an interview that the Falcons would reach the semi-finals of the tournament, while the hosts, France would place fifth (best placed quarter-finalists). The former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ebonyi branch, sought the understanding of Nigerians on the failed prophesy, noting that he will be more careful in future prophesies. “It…

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Fidelity Bank launches Exclusive Education Advisory Forum

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The Private Banking Division of Fidelity Bank Plc, recently organised an exclusive advisory forum in Lagos. The forum was aimed at providing sufficient information and guidance for select clients who wish to have their children study abroad. In her opening remarks at the event, the Divisional Head, Private Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Chioma Nwankwo, was quoted in a statement to have noted that, “Studying abroad is becoming more popular among Nigerian students as the country itself continues to pursue integration into the international landscape. “The demand for professionals with global…

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Kidnapping: Army employs drones to locate hideouts in Ondo, Ekiti

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The Nigerian Army has procured some anti-kidnapping drones in a bid to further curtail kidnapping incidents in Ondo and Ekiti states. It was gathered that the drones would be employed to search for the hideouts of the criminals in the bushes and forests in the two states. At the launch of the drones in Osi community in Akure, on Friday, the Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade of the Army, Akure, Brig. Gen Zakari Abubakar, said the newly acquired drones would be deployed to flashpoints in the two states. He said that…

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Judge orders abortion of 22-week-old pregnancy

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A British judge, Nathalie Lieven, on Friday, ordered a mentally disabled woman to abort her 22-week pregnancy despite objections from the woman and her mother. The woman who is described to be in her 20s has developmental disabilities and the mental age of a 6- to 9-year-old. She is reported to be under the care of an NHS trust, as part of the country’s National Health Service. Although the judge admitted in the ruling that it’s an “immense intrusion” to order the abortion against the woman’s will, he argued that it’s in…

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Frustrated man kills fiancée’s mother over cancelled wedding

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Ogwu Christian, an ex-policeman, has been arrested for allegedly killing his fiancée’s mother, Veronica Obiejieogo, over the cancellation of their wedding date. Christian reportedly shot the 45-year-old woman dead at short range while she was walking along a street in her village in Delta State. He thereafter fled the scene on a motorcycle. It was learnt that his wedding to Obiejieogo’s daughter, Blessing, had been fixed for December 27, 2018. He had reportedly given Blessing money to buy clothes and some other items they would use on that day. Few days…

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