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#EndSARS: Ruggedman slams police spokesperson over comment

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Michael Ugochukwu Stephens Nigerian rapper, also known as Ruggedman has slammed the assistant commissioner of Police, Yomi Shogunle, for allegedly misrepresenting his position on police brutality and perceived illegal activities of Nigerian Police’s Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Shogunle had earlier shared a photo of Ruggedman with a SARS officer and claimed that Ruggedman, one of the most vocal critiques and campaigner for the proscription of the squad, has now turned around to join those calling for SARS to be reformed instead. The rapper, however, insisted that he has not changed…

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Nigeria Air unveiled as new national carrier, FG owns 5% equity

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The name of the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, has been unveiled by the Federal Government. The airline, set for take-off on December 24, is largely private investors-owned, with the government owning only five per cent equity. Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, at the unveiling of the name and logo at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow in London yesterday, said the airline would restore the country’s place in global aviation, covering no fewer than 81 local, regional and international routes. Sirika, in the presence of prospective investors, airline manufacturers…

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Fidelity Bank donates N50million to support Lagos Security Trust Fund

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As part of its contributions to improving security of lives and property in Lagos state, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated N50 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The cheque was presented by the bank’s Executive Director, Lagos and South-West, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe to the Executive Secretary, LSSTF, Dr. Abdulrassaq Balogun,at a ceremony in Lagos. Onyeali-Ikpe, who commended the Lagos State government for its commitment to preserving public peace, and protecting lives and property of Lagosians, said security was paramount to business success. According to her no activity…

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Dismissed Police officer jailed for receiving bribe from robbery suspect

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An Oyo State High Court has sentenced Akanmu Kabiru, a dismissed police officer, to three years’ imprisonment for receiving bribe from an armed robbery suspect, Badmus Akojode. The court also convicted two other policemen in absentia. The convicted policemen – Tajudeen Olalere and Omotosho Lawrence – have been on the run since they jumped bail. The ex-police officers were arraigned before Justice A. I. Akintola by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on four count charges bordering on asking and receiving gratification from a suspect in the…

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Benue governor makes a U-turn, says I am still in APC

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Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, has said that he was still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was impressed with the intervention of the national leadership of the party. He said that he was prepared to give the party the benefit of the doubt. Ortom made his new position known while speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, and other members of the APC National Working Committee, at the party National Secretariat, in Abuja,…

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Car snatcher nabbed after stealing 32 vehicles

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Olayemi Adeoye, a car snatcher who allegedly specialises in stealing particularly Honda brand, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command. The state police said the suspect had stolen no fewer than 32 vehicles, adding that the operatives of the command had arrested him many times but he managed to get freedom. The suspect was paraded on Thursday along with two other suspects, identified as Waheed Anifowose and Paul Ayeni, who allegedly worked with Adeoye. Parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters, Alagbaka, Akure, the Ondo State capital, the state…

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Man arrested for allegedly buying phone with fake bank alert

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Destiny Otubanbo, a 27-year-old law undergraduate dropout, has been apprehended by the police for alleged theft and impersonation. He was arrested and paraded on Monday by the Lagos State police commissioner, Mr. Edgal Imohimi, over a complaint that he stole a Techno Camon X-Pro phone valued at N77,500 from one Mrs. Olumide. The suspect, Destiny narrated to journalists that he was arrested for generating a fake bank alert by editing it to purchase a phone from a shop where he had been a customer. Edgal explained that on May 24,…

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Managing Arsenal For 22 Years Was A Mistake – Wenger

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Arsene Wenger concedes that spending 22 years in charge of Arsenal was a mistake, with the Frenchman feeling as though he became “a prisoner of my own challenges”. Having worked so hard to rebuild the Gunners in his image, the long-serving coach found it difficult to sever ties with the club. There were plenty of opportunities for him to walk away, with Real Madrid and England having made several attempts to secure the services of a proven performer. Wenger also faced fan protests towards the end of his reign, but…

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Russia 2018: Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović warms heart of many

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Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic won the hearts of many at the just concluded Russia 2018 World cup tournament as she proved herself to be a hugger. Away from the trophy win, there was another spectacular series of events captured on camera and it was done by no other person than the Croatian president. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović showed us she is definitely the life of the party as she put her emphathic side and emotions on display during and after her team battled France for the Russia 2018 World Cup trophy at the…

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Irate youths attack, injure police commissioner in Jalingo

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Irate youths yesterday, hauled stones at the Commissioner of Police (CP), David Aderemi and some of his officers in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital . The police helmsman sustained various degrees of injuries on his head as a result of the incident, which took place at Gadan Boboji and Tudunwada areas of the state capital. An eyewitness account explained that the situation would have been worse but for the swift reaction of the officers, who he said, gave him cover, stating that residents of the area have began to seek…

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