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Elderman Nathaniel Folarin Coker For Burial 28 August

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The remains of the late Baba Eto of Lagos, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, who died on 12th August, 2020 at the age of 97 would be committed to mother earth on Friday 28th August, 2020 at 11am. According to the burial arrangements released on behalf of the family by his son, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, the Christian wake keep for the late Barrister, Pioneer Lagos State Civil Servant, Public Servant, Educationist and Patriot to the core will hold on Thursday 27th August by 4:30pm. All obsequies are scheduled to be streamed live…

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Bayern Munich wins Champions League 6th time

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Bayern Munich won the European Cup for the sixth time on Sunday as Kingsley Coman’s goal gave them a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in an engrossing Champions League final in Lisbon, completing a fantastic season for the German giants and leaving their opponents still searching for the trophy they covet more than anything. It was often a dicey final between the teams before Coman appeared at the back post to head in Joshua Kimmich’s inviting 59th-minute cross and wrap up a treble for a team who had already won…

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Suspected serial killer re-arrested

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Suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe based in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Sunday Shodipe, has been re-arrested by members of the Nigerian Police, after he escaped from custody. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, commended the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and his team for re-arresting the suspect. The IG also warned the state police command against complacency in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba. The statement read partly, “The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Police Command, has re-arrested the notorious…

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Woman dumps newborn in toilet for being a boy

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‌ Franca Udokwu, a 30-year-old woman from Ogidi, in the Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State has been arrested by the police on Saturday for allegedly throwing her newborn baby boy into the toilet. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said she had been complaining to some people that she did not like the sex of her baby. “I learnt she went for a scan some weeks ago and was told that her baby was a boy; whereas, she was expecting a baby girl. “Those close to…

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Coronavirus: NCDC announces 340 new cases, total now 51,304

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‌ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 340 new cases of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Friday, adding that four deaths were also recorded. The health agency said that with this new figure, Nigeria now has 51,304 confirmed cases, 37,885 discharged and 996 deaths. It stated that the 340 new cases were reported from 19 states in the country. The NCDC noted that out of the 340 new cases Kaduna recorded the highest with 63 infections,…

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Father arrested for defiling daughter to test her virginity

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‌ Gbenga Taiwo, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling his daughter. Taiwo, a widower, and his 15-year-old daughter live together in a rented apartment at Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the father had been constantly molesting the girl since she was 13 by dipping his fingers into her private parts. Folake, having got tired of the molestation, was said to have reported his father to their landlord who warned Taiwo to desist from the act. He allegedly persisted which prompted…

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UNILAG crisis: Senate to name acting VC as FG directs Babalakin, Ogundipe to step aside

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Following the sacking of the University of Lagos Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the Federal Government has directed him and the chairman of its Governing Council, Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), to step aside. Accordingly, the government said they should both step aside, pending the outcome of the Special Visitation Panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari. The government’s position was contained in a statement issued on Friday night by the Director, Press and Public Relations, in the Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong. The statement also directed the Senate…

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Gunmen attacks police station, kills corporal on duty

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It was a black Friday at the Ikolaba Police Station in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, yesterday, August 21, 2020 as unknown gunmen attacked the station, leaving a police corporal on duty dead. It was gathered that the gunmen shot sporadically into the station as they came into the premises. The reason for the attack could, however, not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olugbenga Fadeyi also confirmed the incident. He said an investigation was ongoing to determine…

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NUPENG to begin nationwide strike over members’ sack

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THE alleged unprocedural sack of members by Chevron Nigeria Limited and its service contractors on Wednesday did not go down without controversy. Now, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has issued a seven-day nationwide strike notice in solidarity for the sacked workers. The union in a statement said that no fewer than 175 members working in YKISH Integrated Services for the offsite/onsite maintenance services with Chevron Nigeria Limited, Delog Nigeria Ltd and EUROFLOW Services, (all service contractors to Chevron Nigeria Ltd), were sacked through WhatsApp messages…

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President Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura flown abroad for treatment

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura was flown abroad for an urgent medical treatment, according to reports. “Daura, 79, was said to have been flown in a private jet to the UK on Wednesday after exhibiting respiratory difficulties with symptoms similar to coronavirus since last Friday,” the report read. Daura made the trip at a time the ban imposed on international flights as one of the ways of curtailing further spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria has not been lifted. He is believed to be one of the most powerful allies…

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