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Four Amotekun Corps Members Fired due to Indiscipline

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The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, emphasized the corps’ strong stance against indiscipline among its members. He mentioned that four officers were dismissed for violating rules and regulations, while others were sent to detention centers to ensure compliance. Adetunji reported that the corps arrested around 7,000 criminals in over two years, with 1,500 of them facing charges in court. He highlighted support from other security agencies and revealed that the conflict between farmers and herdsmen in the state had significantly…

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Man Arrested After Ex-Lover Was Found Dead and Mutilated in Ondo State Residence

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The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 45-year-old man, Bankole Oginni, in connection with the death of an unidentified woman believed to be his former lover. The woman’s lifeless body was discovered in the suspect’s residence, with certain body parts missing. The deceased’s daughter alerted the authorities after finding her mother’s body tied with a rope and mutilated in the suspect’s house in Akure. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident, noting that the investigation is underway and the deceased’s remains have been taken…

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Suspected Cult Gang Kills Man, Dumps Body in Tricycle near Awka Teaching Hospital

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In Awka, Anambra State, a middle-aged man was found dead inside a partially destroyed tricycle near the back gate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital. Suspected cult gang members are believed to be responsible for the killing. The discovery of the corpse caused panic in the community, with residents and passers-by avoiding the scene due to fear of retaliation from rival cult groups. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people parking the tricycle at the scene, unaware that there was a body inside until others gathered around later. The police have confirmed…

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Federal Government Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking Resident Doctors

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The federal government of Nigeria has issued a directive to the management of federal tertiary hospitals to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against resident doctors who are on strike. This means that participating doctors will not receive their regular salaries during the period of the strike. The directive was communicated through a circular dated August 1, 2023, and was titled “Re: Incessant Strike Action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors: Implementation of ‘No work, No pay’ policy of the Federal Government.” The circular was signed by Dr.…

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Canada Welcomes Skilled Workers from Nigeria and Others in Critical Trades

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Canada has extended an invitation to skilled workers, including carpenters, plumbers, and welders from Nigeria and other countries. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established an immigration pathway for individuals with expertise in carpentry, plumbing, and welding. The country aims to meet the increasing demand for talent in these crucial positions to support its economic growth and development. The Canadian Express Entry (EE) system has been tailored to provide a streamlined pathway for skilled workers in critical fields. The selection rounds for these categories will continue alongside general…

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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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