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Heavy explosion rocks Maitama

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was yesterday rocked by heavy explosion in Maitama, the heart of Abuja. Police Command has, however, urged citizens not to panic as blast was due to an over-heated refuse bin. Spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh, said: “The FCT Police Command, hereby, wishes to update the public on an alleged explosion on January 24, 2024, about 11.45p.m., near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) premises in Maitama, Abuja. “A rapid response team and members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit…

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Nigeria’s power grid collapsed 46 times in six years – IEA

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A report by the International Energy Agency, IEA, has revealed that Nigeria’s national power grid has collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023. According to the report, Nigerians endured more nationwide blackouts in 2023, especially on September 14 when the grid collapsed due to a fire on a major transmission line. The IEA said Nigeria had grappled with recurrent power failures, totalling 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023. It was said that Nigeria’s grid continued to face issues due to aged infrastructure and vandalism. Deterioration of power infrastructure, it…

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Cultists write joint letter to Ogun monarch, seek pardon

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A letter said to have been jointly written by two cult groups, Neo-Black Movement popularly called Aye, and National Association of Airlords, also known as Eiye Confraternity, has surfaced online asking the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, in Ogun State, Oba Adewale Babatunde Ajayi, to forgive them of their wrongdoings. The cult groups also in the letter denied involvement in the recent assassination of a high chief of the Akarigbo, Chief Abiodun Folarin, the Basogun of Itunsokun, Sagamu. Three unknown gunmen who came in a Toyota Camry had on…

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Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s leadership title, demands state police

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The office of the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has been annulled. This was as the organisation reiterated its call for the formation of state police amid the rising insecurity in the land. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated and formed another group named Afenifere Elders Caucus, with Adebanjo a member and Fasoranti as leader. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the monthly…

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Money laundering: Obiano, ex-Anambra gov, pleads not guilty to 9-court charge

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, docked the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count money laundering charge. Obiano, who was arraigned before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him. He was subsequently allowed to go home based on the terms of an administrative bail the anti-graft agency earlier granted to him. Terms of the conditions included the seizure of his international passport, even as he was warned not…

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Actor Kunle Remi to Femi Otedola: Thank you for your sincere counsel

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Following his marriage to Tiwi, Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has appreciated businessman and new in-law Femi Otedola for his counsel. Tiwi, who is Otedola’s niece, tied the knot with Remi on Saturday in Lagos with the business tycoon himself gracing the occassion. In a post on Sunday, Otedola shared pictures from Remi’s wedding to Tiwi, congratulating them on their union and wishing them well. “Yet more good times to be grateful for! Congratulations to my beautiful niece Tiwi on her union with KR! 👰🏾‍♀️ Wish you a wonderful life together,”…

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Yul Edochie launches Gospel ministry

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Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Tuesday, announced that he has accepted God’s calling and is ready to share the true gospel of the message. Yul, in an Instagram post, announced the launch of his ministry, “True Salvation Ministry (TSM), along with pictorial details of the time he will deliver sermons on YouTube every Sunday. The post reads, “It’s time to answer the call of God Almighty. It’s time to fully engage in his work. To spread the true message of God. Tune in and be transformed.” In an earlier…

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N320million Money laundering: EFCC charges House of Reps member Mutu to court

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A member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Mutu, has been charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over an alleged N320 million money laundering case. EFCC, in a statement, said Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, January 22, 2024, told Mutu that he has a case to answer in the money laundering charge. Mutu alongside Airworld Technologies Ltd and Oyien Homes, were said to have been dragged before the court by the EFCC on an amended 13-count…

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Fuji musician Kollington Ayinla refutes death rumour

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Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, iconic fuji musician, famously known as Kollington Ayinla, has refuted death rumours circulating about him on social media. The 75-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. The report Kollngton Ayinla was battling undisclosed ailments and in critical health conditions have been making the rounds on social media on Tuesday. However, in a two-minute nineteen-second video shared on Tuesday, Kollington expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his support during his recent illness. Additionally, he thanked…

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Couple, others arrested for faking kidnap

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The Nigerian Police Force, through its Lagos, Abuja, and Plateau State Commands, has arrested three suspects for allegedly staging their kidnapping. The police said the suspects, including a couple in Lagos, staged their kidnapping to extort money from their family members. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement posted on a verified police X handle, @policeNg, on Tuesday, said the arrested couple, who allegedly faked their kidnapping, intended to obtain a N5m ransom from relatives. Adejobi said Albarka Sukuya in Plateau State was…

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