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Son arrested for allegedly killing own mother in Delta State

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One Emmanuel Umukoro has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, in the Warri area of the state. It was learnt that the tragic incident, which occurred in the late hours of Saturday night, has left the woman’s neighbours in a state of shock. Some of the neighbors who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific. According to an eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Umoh, the gate of the Umukoro…

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Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home as verification portal shutdown

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Nigerian nurses especially those outside the country are facing challenges due inability to secure necessary verification from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, thereby making find them breach visa conditions and employment laws. This problem was as a result of the abrupt shutdown of the ‘s (NMCN) verification portal in February by the Nigerian government. The healthcare professionals especially those based in the United Kingdom and the United States of America are now struggling to renew their licenses and fulfill international regulatory requirements. A report by a Nigerian newspaper,…

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Governor Radda urges Katsina residents to resist bandits, defend themselves

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  Katsina State’s Governor Dikko Radda urged residents to defend themselves and their communities from rampaging bandits killing, maiming and destroying properties in some parts of the state. Rada also encouraged them to resist the intimidation that these criminals use to instill fear in them. In a message shared recently, Radda urged them to take a firm stance against the increasing threat posed by bandits in the state. The governor emphasized that the actual firepower of the bandits is far less formidable than the fear they manage to generate. According…

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Ajuri Ngelale steps down as Tinubu’s spokesman

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Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. According to Ngelale, he stepped down from…

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No guarantee of lower prices – NNPC

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims that it is responsible for the recent hike in Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, in the country. The company said the pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd, is determined by global market forces, stating that there is no guarantee of lower prices associated with domestic refining of the products in the country. The NNPC stated this on Saturday in reaction to rumours it is attempting to monopolise the offtake of all products from the…

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NURTW chieftain, Koko Zaria remanded in prison for assaulting Nollywood actor

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A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Ganiyu Oyedepo, widely known as Koko Zaria, a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), for allegedly assaulting Yoruba movie actor, Alhaji Ade Adele popularly known as Baba Lawori. Oyedepo was arraigned on charges of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. According to reports, the incident occurred on June 5, 2024, at Idimu, Lagos, where Oyedepo and his associates allegedly attacked Adele, injuring him with a bottle. Presiding over…

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North Korea leader orders execution of 30 govt officials for deaths caused by floods

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Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader has reportedly executed up to 30 officials following their alleged failure to prevent catastrophic flooding and landslides that caused around 1,000 deaths. According to South Korean media, Kim blamed the officials for the “unacceptable loss” of life and demanded strict punishment for those responsible. The executions reportedly took place in late August, with charges including corruption and dereliction of duty. While the identities of the officials remain undisclosed, North Korean state media confirmed that Kang Bong-hoon, a high-ranking provincial leader, was among those…

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UK universities lament poor finances since visa restrictions

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Universities in the United Kingdom have lamented that the restrictions on visas for international students are causing financial hardship for them. They said this on Thursday, calling for a hike in domestic tuition fees to offset yawning deficits. The president of Universities UK, UUK, which represents 141 British higher education institutions, said all its universities were “feeling the crunch” since the curbs came in last year. “There is now a clear choice. We can allow our distinguished, globally competitive higher education system to slide into decline or we can act…

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Randy pastor remanded for impregnating four ladies, one minor

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Oluwasegun Victor, a 31-year-old randy Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ondo State, has been remanded to Correctional Centre for impregnating a minor and four other young girls. Oluwasegun who was charged before an Akure Chief Magistrate court said to have had unlawful sexual intercourse with the minor on July 24th, 2024 at Oba-Ile area. He was arraigned by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on a one-count charge of unlawful sexual intercourse. The prosecutor, David Ebriku, said the offence contravened Section 31(1) of the Child…

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OOU student arrested over kidnap, murder of FUNAAB student

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Ayomide Adeleye, a 300-level student of Philosophy at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has been arrested over the kidnap and alleged murder of Christiannah Idowu, a student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The gruesome kidnap and murder of Christiannah have generated condemnation on social media as Nigerians are demanding justice and immediate prosecution of the alleged killer. Information gathered revealed that 23 years old Ayomide had confessed to the crime. According to a detailed obtained, Christiannah Idowu was declared missing on August 19, 2024, after…

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