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Policeman stabbed to death by soldiers for stopping colleague driving against traffic

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A policeman, Saka Ganiyu, has been stabbed to death by Soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment Barracks led by a yet-to-be-identified colleague, who was accosted for driving against the traffic around Volks Bus Stop, along the Ojo Iyana Iba Road area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the soldier, who was not wearing his uniform, while driving an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus against the traffic, was stopped by policemen on enforcement duty at Volks Bus Stop. Angered by the action of the policemen, it was learnt that an…

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NLC demands reversal as fuel price jumps to N1,030/litre

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The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Organised Private Sector have called for the immediate reversal of the hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Retail stations of NNPC raised the price of petrol to N1,030 from N897/litre in Abuja, and in Lagos it was hiked to N998/litre from N868/litre. Other locations witnessed similar price hikes, a development that triggered anger among Nigerians. The price hike, the second in one month, represents about 14.8 per cent or N133 rise.…

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Katsina monarch arrested for supplying information to Bandits

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Police in Katsina state has arrested Usamatu Adamu, the Village Head of Unguwan Tambai, Runka in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina, for allegedly supplying information to bandits. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, spokesman of the Katsina State Police Command, disclosed this while parading 15 suspected criminals in Katsina. Sadiq-Aliyu said the command, while acting on credible intelligence on October 3, tracked and arrested the 45-year-old monarch to Sabon Gida village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sadiq-Aliyu said Adamu was arrested in connection with a suspected case of criminal…

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Whitney Houston’s mother dies at 91

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Grammy-winning mother of the late Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, has died at the age of 91. “It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” Pat Houston, her daughter-in-law wrote on Instagram. Born Emily Drinkard, Cissy Houston sang soul and gospel, boasting a successful backup career for the likes of Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick, including as part of the popular group the Sweet Inspirations. Along with being Whitney Houston’s mother, she was the aunt…

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Davido pays tribute to late friend, DJ Olu

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David Adeleke, afrobeat star, popularly known as Davido, has paid tribute to his late friend, Olugbemiga Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Olu, who passed away seven years ago. Reposting a throwback picture of himself and DJ Olu on his Instagram story on Monday, Davido wrote, “Billi 4ever.” During his lifetime, DJ Olu was the official disc jockey to Davido. DJ Olu, son of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, was found dead alongside his friend, Chime Amaechi, in a BMW car on October 7, 2017. They were both 25 years old…

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Teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for raping two 7-year-old pupils

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A head teacher, Benjamin Ogba, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, for defiling two underage girls, who are both seven years old. The judge held that the prosecution proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt, with the ingredients of defilement to the court’s satisfaction. She held that the evidence of the defence witnesses was tainted with lies, which did not hold water. Soladoye described the convict as a “serial paedophile” and his testimonies a “pack…

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Seek formal approval before using national anthem – NOA

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Nigerians have been told to seek formal approval before using the national anthem to avoid potential misuse or misinterpretation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasised the importance of obtaining permission from the agency before the anthem or its lyrics are used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s national symbols, the NOA is tasked with preventing all forms of misuse. Permission must be sought from the agency to avoid misrepresentation,” the statement read in part. Issa-Onilu revealed that sensitisation campaigns would soon…

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AbdulRazaq, Saraki in war of words over building demolition

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, and his predecessor, Dr Bukola Saraki, have engaged in war of words following Sunday demolition of Crystal Place shopping complex owned by a former member of the House of Representatives, Moshood Mustapha, in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The Kwara state Government, through the Kwara state Geographic Information Service, had in a statement signed by its chairman, Sulyman Andulkareem, on Sunday, said the demolished building violated the government’s approval for the land. “We are removing the Crystal corner shops because new findings show clearly that the…

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Lagos Assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman indefinitely

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Jelili Sulaimon, Chairman of Alimosho LGA, was on Monday suspended by the Lagos State House of Assembly indefinitely. During its plenary session, the Assembly resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Akinpelu Johnson, should immediately assume the role of chairman. The House further directed the council’s management, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise Johnson’s authority and provide him with the necessary support to ensure the smooth running of the council’s affairs. Sulaimon’s suspension was passed by a unanimous vote due to alleged non-compliance, defiance, and disregard for the…

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Hajj: Fare to hit N10m as NAHCON announces end to subsidy

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The federal government through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025. Government subsidy is mostly in the form of concessionary rate which allows pilgrims to access dollars at a reduced rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said for the 2025 Hajj, “There will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or private…

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