Category: News

Two-years of uninterrupted power supply recorded in Kaduna communities

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Gnami and Pakau communities in Kaduna have recorded two years of uninterrupted supply of electricity, the Federal Government on Tuesday has announced. It said the communities enjoyed uninterrupted power from the 90-kilowatt Solar PV off-grid system installed in the areas, as the villages were far from the reach of the national power grid. The Permanent Secretary in the power arm of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Louis Edozien, said the feat was achieved through the renewable energy project of the ministry, which provides access to electricity…

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Man who named dog ‘Buhari’ freed by court

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Joachim Iroko, the man who named his dog Buhari has been discharged by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Sango, yesterday. Magistrate O. O. Adebo said the prosecutor failed to substantiate his case against Joachim Iroko and consequently struck out all charges preferred against him. Mr. Iroko’s lawyer was ecstatic, yesterday, praising the court for the verdict. Mr. Iroko, 41, was arrested in August 2016 for causing a breach of peace after he was reported by his neighbour, for alleged insensitivity in Mr. Iroko’s action of naming his dog after the President.…

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Sterling Bank, Olamide Baddo excite with Skate and Clean flash mob

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After a dreary weekend marred by flash floods, the resilient city of Lagos has gotten its groove back. Thanks to a colourful flash mob of street sweepers that toured the metropolis for three days doing choreographed dances while “cleaning” on the go. Aptly named Skate and Clean, the youthful and colourful team of street sweepers on skates were led by A-list hip hop artiste, Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide Baddo. Quite a spectacle, they wore and added class to the bright orange overall uniform of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) employees, courtesy…

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Fidelity Bank denies alleged sack of drivers

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Fidelity Bank Plc has denied reports that it sacked some of its drivers without adequate compensation. In a statement signed by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Mr. Charles Aigbe, the lender said that as a result of the false report, a group was planning to picket the institution. According to the bank: “Our attention has been drawn to the planned picketing of Fidelity Bank over the alleged sacking of drivers without adequate compensation. This allegation is untrue and was concocted to mislead the Advocate for People’s Human Rights and Justice…

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Three police officers dismissed for extorting N200,000

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In a police bulletin on Monday, the Nigerian police said they have dismissed three officers attached to Lagos State Police Command for extorting residents. The bulletin disclosed the identities of the culprits as Okelue Nkemeonye (Inspector with Number 136005), Braimoh Sunday (Sergeant with Number 355897) and Yusuf Olukoga (Sergeant with Number 359928). The dismissed officers worked with the Area “N” Command, Ijede-Ikorodu. Their dismissal followed an orderly room trial at the Zone Two Command Headquarters, Onikan-Yaba, Lagos, the police said. The men faced two charges, and were found guilty on both. ‎The bulletin…

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Another Yoruba actor, Abu Olododo is dead

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Olurotimi Ayinde, a.k.a Abu Olododo is dead. The Nigerian film industry has once again been thrown into mourning, following his death in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, on Sunday night. The news of Ayinde’s passage came a few hours after the death of seasoned actor, poet and journalist, Adebayo Faleti, was announced. A friend and colleague of Ayinde, Waheed Ijaduade, brought his departure to the attention of the public in a statement posted on Facebook on Monday. It was gathered that Ayinde did not complain of ill-health before he died.…

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PDP calls Buhari’s picture with APC cheifs a “collective insult on Nigerians”

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Picture of President Muhammadu Buhari dining with chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, turned into a political storm, yesterday, after the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, described it as a collective insult on Nigerians. President Muhammad Buhari received in audience APC delegation led by APC National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun. Others are Imo State Governor Owelle Rocharles Okorocha, Nassarawa State Governor, Tanko Almakura, Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai and Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello in Abuja House London on 23rd July 2017. The PDP’s reaction followed an equally…

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Author withdraws book on Mandela as widow threatens legal action

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The publisher of a new book detailing Nelson Mandela’s last days, Penguin Random House, has confirmed the withdrawal of the book after it was condemned by his outraged widow, Graca Machel. The book by Mandela’s physician Vejay Ramlakan was released last week to coincide with the late anti-apartheid leader’s birthday, July 18, which is marked each tear as Mandela Day. It revealed several undignified episodes at the end of Mandela’s life as well as bitter family squabbles over his care and legacy, prompting fury from his widow Graca Machel who…

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First Bank resumes Naira card transactions abroad

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In its drive to promote convenience and ease of business for customers, First Bank of Nigeria PLC has raised the limits on international transactions on Naira Cards to $1,100 monthly across ATMs, PoS, and online channels, with the daily ATM withdrawals raised to $300. First Bank in a statement in Lagos, said customers can now enjoy increased access to funds using the FirstBank Naira Master Cards, Naira Prepaid, and Naira Credit Cards for international payments. It however, pegged the monthly limit for points of sale (PoS), online transactions, and customers…

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Veteran actor and writer, Adebayo Faleti is dead

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Adebayo Faleti, a celebrated actor and playwright, is dead. He died on Sunday in his home in Ibadan at the age of 86. One of Faleti’s son, Adeniyi, said he was helping his father with his bath when he died. According to him, his father observed the early morning devotion with his family members and soon after told them that he had prayed to God to send someone else to continue his mission as he was tired and longing for home. He also said that he asked for hot pap,…

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