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Inmates set prison ablaze, kills one officer

Jul 10, 2017 topnews

A jailbreak in South America’s Guyana prison has led to the death of one prison officer while seven others were injured. Authorities said inmates set fire to the facility and four prisoners escape. Chaos broke out at the colonial-era maximum security prison in the capital city of Georgetown after inmates obtained firearms and took control of the facility, with police and fire officials initially unable to enter the compound. Prisoners set the facility ablaze in an effort to distract guards, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan told journalists, calling the escapees…

Ahmadu Bello Way shut over Flooding

Jul 10, 2017 topnews

Due to incessant flooding, the Lagos State Police Command has announced the temporary shutdown of the Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island. In a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole on Saturday announcing the closure of the road, it said: “Due to the heavy downpour of rain in the state, motorists plying routes like Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island and other areas prone to flood which has caused gridlock in the state are advised to take alternative route made available by the traffic officials.…

PDP candidate, Adeleke wins Osun West Senatorial District by-election

Jul 9, 2017 topnews

Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun West Senatorial District by-election, has defeated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Mudashiru Hussain, with total votes of 97, 480. Adeleke won nine out of the 10 local government areas. Hussain, who was Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s anointed candidate got 66,116 votes. In Iwo Local Government Area, Adeleke had 12,547 votes as against Hussain’s 12,205. While in Ejigbo Local Government Area, Hussain’s stronghold, the PDP candidate with 9,723 votes trailed his opponent who polled 12,229 votes. Again, the former APC…

Commercial bus drivers protests as robbers kill pregnant woman on Benin-Ore Road

Jul 8, 2017 topnews

The killing of a pregnant woman by suspected armed robbers at Okada, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State has sparked protest by commercial bus drivers on Friday on the Benin-Ore Expressway. The robbers also reportedly killed a male passenger of a popular bus company and injured others during the attack. Commuters using the busy road were said to have been stranded for several hours as luxurious bus drivers barricaded the road to express their grievances. The latest attack came five weeks after armed robbers reportedly killed a…

Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, to deliver keynote address for 2017 Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship

Jul 8, 2017 topnews

The annual business seminar will be addressing current issues in the Nigerian economy, with the aim to help participants review survival options and identify possible opportunities within the economy. The seminar attracts business owners across different sectors of the Nigerian economy, executive managers in organisations seeking to transit from paid employment, employees at various levels of career development, professionals and start-ups among others. Share on: WhatsApp

The changing face of Lottery and Gaming in Nigeria – By Olumade Akanni

Jul 7, 2017 topnews

Lottery is a legalised and regulated gaming that involves the drawing of numbers for a prize. While lotteries are outlawed by some governments, others endorse it. They even organise national and/or state lotteries. Unlike betting or gambling which can involve very high stakes, Lottery (Lotto) is mostly a form of entertainment as it involves staking as low as N20 to N100 for very high rewards. It is fun, entertaining and can be very rewarding. It goes without saying that gambling benefits only those directly involved, whereas the proceeds of regulated lottery have been…

ntel launches NOVA 4G/LTE dual-SIM phone

Jul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017 topnews

ntel, Nigeria’s first 4G/LTE-Advanced network has launched a bespoke 4G/LTE device – ntel NOVA. The ntel NOVA phone is, according to a statement from the company, “an exciting ergonomically designed, low priced, dual-SIM device defined by characteristics of both a feature phone and a smart phone.” Continuing further, the statement said “The entry of ntel NOVA into the device market signals a new dawn in the evolution of the Nigerian 4G/LTE segment which has been impacted by concerns around the availability and affordability of 4G/LTE-capable devices. Our investment in ntel…

“VAIDS IS AIMED AT CORRECTING NIGERIA’S POOR TAX TO GDP RATIO” – Finance Minister

Jul 7, 2017 topnews

The Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the newly launched Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is a credible platform put in place for defaulting Nigerian taxpayers to work out a flexible way to pay their outstanding tax liabilities due from them relating to the last six relevant tax years, regularize their tax transactions and obtain genuine tax clearance certificate for all the relevant years without fear of criminal prosecution for tax offences and with the benefit of forgiveness of interest and penalties. Speaking in Abuja shortly…

Super eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme diagnosed of acute leukaemia

Jul 7, 2017 topnews

Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock at the news on Thursday evening. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, was lost for words after the sad news broke in the international media. “What? This is very, very sad. Carl Ikeme diagnosed with acute leukemia? This is harsh.” Sanusi stated that the NFF and the Nigerian Football family would rally round the energetic shot –stopper in his difficult period. “Our thoughts are with Carl at this difficult period.…

Man strangles pregnant wife after impregnating househelp

Jul 7, 2017 topnews

Victor Dashit, a 40-year-old man, who allegedly strangled his eight month pregnant wife, Irene has been arrested by the Plateau Police Command on Thursday. “Victor is in our custody and investigation is ongoing. We shall soon take him to court,” its spokesman, Terna Tyopev revealed. He said Dashit, an employee of the National Industrial Court, Jos who resides at New Abuja area of Jos, killed the wife, a 33-year-old teacher at their farm in Kangang on June 2. The investigation revealed that Dashit, after killing the woman, invited his brother…