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James Earl Jones dies at 93

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James Earl Jones, a versatile and award-winning American stage and screen actor who used his booming deep voice to bring the iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life, has died, his representatives said Monday. He was 93 years old. From the works of Shakespeare and August Wilson, to his indelible voiceovers in the blockbuster space saga and as Mufasa in the Disney classic “The Lion King,” Jones earned fans with his ability to play both the everyman and the otherworldly. He won three Tony awards including a lifetime award,…

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800 telecoms workers begin strike

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About 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have embarked on strike, threatening to cripple services nationwide. The union, largely contract staff, warned of massive disruptions to telecom operations if its demands were not met, as this would leave millions of subscribers to face a potential communication blackout. The strike began on Monday and the union’s demands include, among other things, reinstatement of some of its sacked workers, recognition of the union, improved working conditions, and remittance of membership dues. “The strike has become inevitable because…

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Gunmen rob church during service, kill pastor ‘s aide

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On Saturday, unknown gunmen invaded God’s Doing Healing and Deliverance Ministry, a church situated at Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State and left one youth leader, Samuel Ogbonna, dead. Until his death, Ogbonna was an aide to the General Overseer of the church, Evang. Maduabuchi Ernest, popularly known as “Dibia Ekpere or Father MEMC”. Ogbonna was also the proprietor of Feel at Home, a restaurant cum bar located within the area. The gunmen who numbered about eight according to sources, arrived the church in two cars, a red…

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Gunmen abduct two nurses, many patients at Kaduna health centre

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Two nurses and an unspecified number of patients were said to have been abducted by gunmen from a primary healthcare centre in Kaduna State. The abductors invaded the health centre in Kuyallo, Birnin-Gwari LGA of the state on Monday morning, according to sources. Musa Alhassan, a leader of the vigilante group in the area, said the assailants’ initial target was the Government Day Secondary School in the area. Alhassan said when the gunmen arrived at the school but could not find students, they headed to the healthcare centre which was nearby. “The…

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NLC President, Joe Ajaero arrested by DSS

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President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment by operatives of the Department of the State Services. The NLC president was billed to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today. Confirming the development in a post via its official X handle, the NLC said Ajaero’s arrest is an assault on Nigerian workers. It reads, “The assault on Nigerian workers continues. President of the…

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Many immigrants come to Europe thinking ‘life is easier’ – Poland president

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Andrzej Duda, the President of Poland has said “very many” immigrants come to Europe expecting a free ride, in an interview on Sunday on a political affairs programme. The comment comes against a background of Warsaw’s accusations against Moscow that it has tried to smuggle thousands of people from Africa into Europe by flying them to Russia and sending them to the Polish border via Belarus. “If someone comes over to Poland in the false perception that one will stay here and get everything for free and will have a…

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Consignments of cocaine, opioids in sanitary pads, hair creams intercepted by NDLEA

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Consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers by three courier firms in Lagos, heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. NDLEA in a statement, yesterday, said: “In one of the logistics companies, no fewer than 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilograms concealed in hair cream containers were recovered by officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, during examination of cargoes going to Ireland…

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LASU VC removes Adewuya as LASUCOM Provost over insubodination

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Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, LASU, has approved the interdiction of the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya, on grounds of insubordination, unauthorised disclosure of official information, actions prejudicial to the security of the university and the state, divided loyalty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer. These actions, according to a memo with reference number LASU/ASE/PF/3394, dated 30th August 2024, constitute serious misconduct and are in violation of the university’s regulations as stipulated in Chapter 3, Sections 3.6…

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‘The children will come in God’s time’, Betsy Obaseki replies Oshiomhole

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Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, Edo State First Lady, has responded to remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole concerning her childlessness, offering words of encouragement to women facing similar challenges. In a Zoom meeting with Edo women in the Diaspora, Mrs. Obaseki reassured them that being without children does not define their worth. She emphasised that, in God’s time, they will become mothers and should not be disheartened by hurtful comments. “The children will come in God’s time,” she stated, calling on women to hold their heads high and remain hopeful.” Her…

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100 persons feared dead in tanker explosion in Niger State

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A tanker explosion in Niger State has left no fewer than 100 people burnt alive. Besides those feared dead, no fewer than 50 cattle were burnt to ashes during the accident which happened on the Lapai-Agaie road, yesterday. It was gathered that a petrol tanker loaded with petrol collided with another trailer loaded with some passengers and cows, causing a huge explosion. Villagers who witnessed the accident confirmed that no fewer than 100 people were confirmed burnt in the inferno. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, said 30 people…

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