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Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment

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                      The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious ‘Providers & Enablers’ Award in recognition of the Bank’s remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as undertaken by the IWS . The award ceremony was held at a special graduation ceremony last Thursday, July 27, 2023, at IWS Skills Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Esteemed representatives from various organizations, community leaders, and women who have benefitted from the vocational…

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Edo-born Medical Doctor Dies in Faulty Elevator Crash at Lagos Hospital

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Tragedy struck when Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a young medical doctor from Edo State, lost her life due to an elevator crash at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. The incident occurred just weeks before she was set to complete her internship. The faulty elevator, which had been in a bad condition since 2011, malfunctioned, causing a crane to fall from the 10th floor where Dr. Diaso was, resulting in her severe injuries and eventual passing. Before the unfortunate incident, doctors and staff at the hospital had repeatedly reported the elevator’s issues,…

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Four Survive as Training Helicopter Crashes in Lagos State

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On Tuesday afternoon in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, a helicopter used for training crashed into a building close to a branch of the United Bank for Africa. Fortunately, all four occupants on board narrowly escaped death, but they sustained varying degrees of injuries. The chopper went up in flames, but the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that no fatalities occurred. The occupants are currently receiving medical attention, and more details will be provided later. Share on: WhatsApp

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Three Students Convicted for Rape Conspiracy

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Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin convicted three students for conspiring to gang rape a cousin of one of them. The defendants were found guilty of criminal conspiracy and rape, and each received a five-year imprisonment sentence for rape and two years for criminal conspiracy, with an additional N50,000 fine. The judge considered the defendants’ confessions as clear and unequivocal, dismissing their claims that the victim owed them money. The prosecutor and the Director of the Office of the Public Defender reacted to the judgment,…

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Lagos State Confiscates and Destroys Anthrax-Infected Animals to Prevent Spread

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The Lagos State government announced on Sunday that they have taken swift action to prevent the spread of Anthrax disease by confiscating, incinerating, and burying six infected animals. These cases were detected during a comprehensive surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege. As per the statement released by Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpea, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, there have been no reported instances of human infection since the discovery of Anthrax disease in Lagos. The government has intensified surveillance efforts for both humans and animals to ensure…

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Deadly Suicide Bombing Claims 44 Lives at Political Convention in Northwestern Pakistan

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On Sunday in northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by the Islamist party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in the town of Khar, Bajaur district, close to the Afghanistan border. The devastating attack resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives, with 12 victims being children under the age of 12. Additionally, more than 100 people were injured, with 17 in critical condition. The JUI-F party members were the target of the attack, and the perpetrator detonated explosives near the convention’s stage. Notably, there has been no…

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President Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator to Probe CBN

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President Bola Tinubu recently appointed Jim Osayande Obazee as a Special Investigator to look into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Entities in a significant move to fight against corruption. In a letter dated 28th July 2023, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of Obazee’s role in blocking leakages from the CBN and ensuring probity within key government business entities. The appointment gives Obazee the authority to investigate corrupt individuals and establishments, both in the private and public sectors, to uncover the extent of public wealth held by such…

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Police Commissioner Warns Against Misusing Emergency Numbers for Scams

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Haruna Garba, the Commissioner of Police, expressed concern over certain individuals who have been leaving the command’s emergency numbers with loan shark companies to secure loans. Additionally, non-state actors have been misusing the emergency lines for their own purposes. The Commissioner of Police warned those involved in these actions to stop immediately, emphasizing that the police will take decisive action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible. Furthermore, the statement clarified that a viral report about kidnappers wearing police uniforms to abduct 17 people in the Apo area of Abuja was…

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Deadly Ambush in Zamfara State: Seven Soldiers and Several Civilians Killed by Bandits in Kangon Garacce Community

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On Monday afternoon, a tragic ambush occurred in the Kangon Garacce community, Zamfara State, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and several residents. The attack took place in the Dangulbi district of the Maru Local Government Area. According to Lawal Dangulbi, a resident of Dangulbi community, the soldiers had responded to a distress call about the bandit attack on the Kangon Garacce community. However, upon arrival, the bandits had already strategized, with some attacking the community directly, and others positioning themselves outside to prevent the military from assisting the…

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Okra Farmers in Nigeria Face Dire Situation as New Virus Ravages Crops Nationwide

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Okra growers in Nigeria are grappling with a severe crisis as a new virus wreaks havoc on their farms. The outbreak of this virus has spread across several states, including Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos (Southwest), and Niger. Reports indicate that over 70% of okra plantations have been destroyed in affected areas. Okra, a widely cultivated vegetable in Nigeria, holds significant economic and nutritional value. It is a staple crop grown on both large and small scales, providing income to farmers and serving as a valuable source of essential…

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