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Hyena escapes from Jos wildlife park

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The escape of a hyena at the wildlife park within Dong Community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday has caused palpable tension. It was learnt that the hyena escaped from its confinement at the park located in the community on Sunday thereby causing panic among residents of Dong and the neighbouring State and Federal Low-Cost estates. The General Manager of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Chuwang Pwajok, confirmed the development on Monday. Pwajok who assured residents that efforts were being made to track down the…

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72-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling neighbour’s daughter

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A septuagenarian, David Jackson, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court Ikeja, Lagos State, on Monday, for defiling his neighbour’s seven-year-old daughter. The judge sentenced the 72-year-old security guard after she held that the prosecution had proved the three ingredients of defilement against him beyond reasonable doubt. Delivering her judgment, Soladoye held that the victim was seven years old as of the time of the incident but was eight years old when she testified before the court…

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Nigerian footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju files for divorce, slams N1billion Lawsuit Against UK-based Pastor

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Nigerian football star, Kayode Olanrewaju, has filed a N1billion law suit against UK-based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega. founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja. According to a court documents obtained by an published by SaharaReporters on Monday, Olanrewaju is also asking the court to officially dissolve his marriage with his wife and he should also be awarded compensation. Olanrewaju said the N1billion in damages he is demanding is for emotional trauma, financial loss, and loss of goodwill…

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Stakeholders want Akpabio to conduct the affairs of his office with dignity and integrity

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People of the Christians faith and those who are inclined to history and learning are familiar with the Biblical story of how God blessed and promoted Haman and how he deployed his office to denigrate, attack and attempt to annihilate Mordecai. How Haman ended is better read from the Holy Book. While one may situate this story in history, the ensuing disposition of Mr. Akpabio, Senate President of the 10th Assembly, reaffirms “history repeats itself” and those “who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat”. At such a time…

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Fidelity Bank Affirms Industry Leadership with Publication of Its ISSB-Compliant Sustainability Report

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In demonstration of its leadership in the Sustainability space, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has emerged the first bank to publish its 2023 ISSB-Compliant Sustainability and Climate Report in the Nigerian banking industry. Hosted on the bank’s website on 30 June 2024, the report provides insights into the Bank’s Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets around Sustainability and Climate-related risks and opportunities, Human Capital, Community Efforts, amongst others in the 2023 financial year. “2023 marked a pivotal point in our sustainability journey. We became a signatory…

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Union Bank Announces Employee Promotions, Celebrating Dedication, Excellence

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Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various departments. This significant milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work, dedication and outstanding contributions of its employees. At a recent town hall meeting, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Union Bank, Yetunde Oni, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and growth. She said these well-deserved promotions reflect this commitment and the bank’s continuous efforts to empower its workforce and drive organisational success. Speaking after the announcement, Oni…

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GTCO Announces 2024 Autism Program Themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” 

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its goal of creating a society where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The theme acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, recognizing that each person…

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Prophet who claims God gave him key to gambling, wins £23k, banned from casino

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A “prophet”, Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, who claimed God gave him a winning formula has been banned from a casino after taking home £23,487 ($30,000). Lucky Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Zimbabwe, had bragged about his mammoth win. But his celebrations were cut short when bosses at other casinos in Zimbabwe told him to stay away amid fears he was getting unfair help from the Lord. “They fear they will go bankrupt because I will win too often,” Mutumwa added. He said he used…

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Chief Imam to Soun Ogbomosho: ‘You lack power to query me, Chief Imam not traditional title’

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Sheik Teliat Yinus Ayilara, the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, in a strong-worded response to the query issued by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has rejected the monarch’s authority to query him, arguing that the position of Chief Imam is not a traditional title that falls under the authority of the traditional ruler. Ayilara stated this in a letter addressed to the Soun, as a response to a query issued to the Chief Imam by the traditional ruler. The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has earlier…

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65-yr-old cleric arrested for allegedly raping 7-yr-old girl

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Francis Ogwu, a 65-year-old cleric, has been handed over to the police for allegedly defiling his seven-year-old domestic help. The suspect, Ogwu, was arrested following an alarm raised by concerned residents of the town. The media aide to Anambra Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Miss Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, said this in a statement to newsmen in Awka on Thursday. The suspect, a pastor and general overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka hails from Imo State. He has lived in Anambra, with his wife and children, for over…

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