Category: Society

Governor Soludo Awards Scholarship to Miss Umeh, Highest Scorer in UTME

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has granted a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, who emerged as the top-performing candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). In a statement released by Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo’s Press Secretary, it was announced that Umeh achieved a score of 360 out of 400, making the state proud with her exceptional performance. The governor congratulated Miss Umeh for her remarkable achievement and expressed his appreciation for her hard work. As a token of the state government’s recognition, Governor Soludo has offered her…

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Lagos witnesses 1,642 fire incidents in a span of six months

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Between January and June 2023, Lagos State witnessed a total of 1,642 fire incidents resulting in the loss of N14.62 billion worth of properties and the unfortunate death of 42 individuals. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, reported that out of the 1,642 emergencies attended to, the majority (924 incidents) were fire-related. Additionally, there were 92 cases of rescue, 41 salvage operations, three explosions, two building collapses, and 400 false calls received. Adeseye emphasized that the rise in fire incidents was primarily due to…

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24-hour curfew placed in Mangu, Plateau, as terrorists kill 231 individuals

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Yesterday, terrorists launched an attack on the Farin Kasa and Sabon Gari communities in Mangu Local Council, Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in the death of 12 individuals, injuries to others, and the destruction of houses. This incident adds to the growing fatality count in the area, which has reached 231 within a span of two months. In response, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Mangu, and the military has relocated its base to the area. According to a reliable source who spoke anonymously, the attackers carried out…

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Akiolu demands removal of Eyo from Gangs Of Lagos movie

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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has demanded that the producers of the movie “Gangs of Lagos” and Amazon Prime Video remove the image and representation of the Eyo masquerade from the film. The movie, written by Kay Jegede and Jade Osiberu, was released on Prime Video on April 7, 2023, and has faced criticism for its portrayal of the Eyo masquerade as the “first gang of Lagos.” In a letter addressed to the producers and Amazon Web Service, Oba Akiolu described the movie as defamatory and sacrilegious, causing reputational…

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Prince’s Trust Launches in Nigeria to Tackle Youth Unemployment

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Prince’s Trust International, a non-profit organization founded by King Charles III of England, has been introduced in Nigeria to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment globally. The launch event, held in Lagos, was attended by notable figures, including the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones. During the launch, Llewellyn-Jones emphasized that Prince’s Trust International’s presence in Nigeria would help bridge the skills gap and provide young people with quality training to enhance their employability. The initiative aims to assist more countries and aligns with the UK government’s…

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Police officer fired for allegedly killing generator repairer in Lagos

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In Lagos, a police officer named Kabiru Odeyemi has been dismissed by the Lagos State Police Command for his involvement in the shooting of a 24-year-old generator repairer, Idris Bakare. The dismissal was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, via a Twitter post. Odeyemi’s arraignment is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has assured the people of Lagos of his commitment to uphold the rule of law, civility, and respect for human life. The incident occurred…

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Zone 2 Police Command Arrests Two Suspects Linked to Hacking of 1000 Bank Accounts

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The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of two individuals associated with a syndicate responsible for hacking over 1000 bank accounts in Nigeria. The arrests were made in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, following a petition filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). According to SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, the spokesperson for the command, the suspects identified as Yusuf Ademola, aged 40, and Adesina Abiodun, aged 50, specialized in hacking local banks. The police are currently working to apprehend other accomplices involved in the criminal activity.…

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Doctors in Nasarawa commence five-day warning strike

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Nigeria Medical Association in Nasarawa State initiates a five-day warning strike due to unmet demands from the state government. The strike, which began on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 8 am, will conclude on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8 am. Previously, the NMA had given a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to address their concerns regarding the non-implementation of promotions, salary increments, minimum wage, hazard allowance, and accrued arrears, as well as inadequate manpower and excessive taxation on doctors. The association also raised concerns about poor welfare packages…

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Nigerian Customs Seize N3 Billion Worth of Smuggled Rice, Arrest 344 Smugglers

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According to data released by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), a total of N3.02 billion worth of smuggled rice was seized between May 2022 and May 2023. During this period, the NCS confiscated 206,835 bags of rice in various operations aimed at curbing smuggling activities. The NCS recorded a total of 1,745 seizures during the 13-month review, with the highest number of seizures occurring in June 2022, totaling 13,775 bags worth N260.54 million. September 2022 saw the largest number of seized bags, with 96,312 bags worth N295.88 million. The highest…

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Tragic incident claims the lives of individuals in a Philadelphia mass shooting.

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On Monday night, a mass shooting took place in Philadelphia, resulting in the death of four males, aged between 20 and 59. Additionally, two children, aged two and 13, were wounded in the incident. The suspected shooter, a 40-year-old individual wearing a bulletproof vest, was apprehended by the police near the shooting location in the Kingsessing neighborhood. The shooter was armed with a rifle and a handgun, and the police confirmed that he was actively firing his firearm while being pursued. It was later revealed that the number of wounded…

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