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Okonjo-Iweala becomes WTO boss

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‌ Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, has become the first woman and African to be named the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted President Muhammadu Buhari, as congratulating Okonjo-Iweala. He quoted the President as saying that the development had brought joy and more honour to the country. Shehu, in a statement, said, “On behalf of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with former Minister of Finance and Economy,…

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#Occupylekkitollgate: Police to sanction officers for molesting protesters

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The Lagos State Police Command, has vowed to investigate the alleged molestation of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate on Saturday. The police spokesman, Chief Superintendent Muyiwa Adejobi, said the attention of the Command was drawn to the viral video, where some arrested “#EndSARS protesters” were molested in a bus by some operatives after their arrest. He said the Commissioner of Police has ordered investigation into the viral video that revealed how protesters at #Occupylekkitollgate were tortured by policemen. The statement reads in parts: “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State,…

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Policeman shot dead inside church during service

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A police inspector serving at PMF 31, Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, was shot dead by gunmen on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in a church at Ughelli. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the news in Warri. “Yes, he (police officer) followed his principal (not named) to the church,” the PPRO said. It was gathered that, the gunmen allegedly stormed a Pentecostal church located in Oviri-Ogor Road, Ughelli in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, during worship service on Sunday and shot the…

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FIRSTMONIE WALLET GIVES YOUR VALENTINE A BOOST WITH BONUS DATA AND AIRTIME

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You’ve got Firstmonie Wallet on your phone? Did I hear you say Yes… then, count yourself lucky because your first daily recharge and data subscription between 13 – 15 February will give you the opportunity to speak more to your loved ones, or spend more time on your favourite social media channel. In sharing love this valentine season, Firstmonie Wallet – the electronic wallet initiative by FirstBank – will gift customers bonus 100% data and 50% airtime on their first recharge each day across all GSM networks… make some Noise!!!…

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Judicial panel on Lekki Toll Gate: Rinu Oduala says she will not be part of a cover-up

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Rinu Oduala, the youth representative on the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll gate, has stepped down from the panel. Her argument was that the government was using the panel for their their selfish needs. Her action is coming in, less than 24hours after youths have started to re-group for the second phase of #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest. Those who wanted protest, premised their argument on the basis that, justice has not been served on those who lost their lives…

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Herdsmen: Wole Soyinka decries ‘cattle imperialism,’ confirms attack

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Professor Wole Soyinka has berated the Ogun State Police Command for lying over the invasion of his Abeokuta residence by herdsmen and their cattle. The Noble Laureate, yesterday in a statement he personally signed in Abeokuta, said, “Cattle imperialism under any guise is an obscenity to humanity.” He promised to commence a process of public sensitisation on the need to eliminate open grazing and called on the police to join hands with the agenda as it progresses. Making “a special practical plea,” he drew the attention of the Federal Government…

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NURTW, RTEAN clash over Lagos park, scores injured

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Members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Road Transport Workers clashed in the Obalende area of Lagos State leaving scores injured on Thursday. It was gathered that passersby, residents and business owners operating in the area fled for safety as the groups exchanged gunfire around 7am. The hoodlums reportedly used different weapons, including guns, which created tension in the area. A resident, Afeez Ilesanmi, said the fight was over the Obalende motor park. He said, “The RTEAN members drive cabs, while the NURTW…

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Facts about Alhaji Lateef Jakande: The former Governor of Lagos State

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Former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, who died on Thursday, February, , 2021 at the age of 91 would be remembered for his developmental strides in Lagos as governor between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983. A staunch member of Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) founded by the former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Alhaji Jakande was happily married to Alhaja Abimbola Sikirat and survived by children. Here are some facts about his life: Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was born July 23, 1929…

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72-year-old Pastor arrested for allegedly defiling 13-year-old girl

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A 72-year-old pastor, Jimi Odunayo, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to CP Onadeko, the pastor had been having carnal knowledge of the minor since 2019. She added that the suspect and the parents of the victims lived within the same compound and the victim always went to the living room of the suspect to watch television programmes. Onadeko said:”On January 30, 2021, around 9.pm, one Rasaq Aishat, a 13-year-old teenage girl, confessed to her father, one…

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My father’s house was not attacked by herdsmen— Wole Soyinka’s son

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Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, one of the sons of the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on Wednesday debunked claims on social media, alleging that his father’s house was attacked by Fulani herdsmen. In a statement circulated on social media by the son of the professor, he said the story was nothing, but fake. He said “this is not true, please do not circulate further and help to debunk it”. “It is an attempt to encourage discord. Although some cows were spotted, neither Prof or his house was attacked by anyone. “I…

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