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EFCC Arrest Edrian Osagie For Stealing
Two days after its operatives kept a vigil at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign a suspect, Edrian Osagie. Osagie is charged with two counts bordering on fraud and stealing to the tune of N84 million, according to documents obtained by Television Nigerian…
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INCIDENT The Flight Management System of a Boeing 737-800 operated by Eznis Airways has been stolen
Thieves gain access to an Eznis Airways plane after a security breach at Lagos airport. A Boeing 737-73V with the registration number EI-ULN belonging to Eznis Airways was burgled and its Flight Management System stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos’ domestic terminal 2. From pre-engine start and take-off to landing and engine shutdown,…
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Delta Monarchs Want NNPC Employees Rehired
Traditional rulers in Delta State are attempting to persuade the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to reinstate sacked casual employees before they start new jobs. The Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III and the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Abe I, made the decision during a weekend visit by the Olu to his palace in Effurun,…
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If I am elected president in 2023, I will address the issue of prostitution: Tanimu Audu
Mr Tanimu Audu, a presidential candidate and seasoned academician, has pledged to end prostitution in Nigeria if elected president in 2023. In an interview with journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, Audu stated that most young girls and women engage in commercial sex as a result of the system’s failure to provide them with adequate opportunities…
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Ebonyi Government concerned about prison overcrowding.
On Tuesday, the Ebonyi State Security Council expressed concern about the overcrowding of Correctional Service Centres across the state. As a result, it instructed Chief Cletus Ofoke, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, to work with the state Comptroller of the Correctional Centre to obtain a complete list of inmates awaiting trial in…
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Sammie Okposo will perform at Tope Alabi’s concert.
Sammie Okposo and other gospel artists are set to perform at Tope Alabi’s annual gospel concert, dubbed “Praise the Almighty.” According to Alabi, the 2022 edition will take place on Sunday, February 20 at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos. The Wellu Wellu master, as he is affectionately known, sparked outrage when he apologized for…
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The Tinubu Group, ABAT, will hold its first working committee meeting on Thursday
The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Movement is set to launch its Working Committee for the realization of National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition. On Thursday, January 27, the inauguration will take place at Haven Event Centre, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja, Lagos. The Movement was established to…
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Osinbajo: Cooperatives Help FG Implement Intervention Programs
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that cooperatives play a critical role in implementing the government’s social investment and intervention programs, which are designed to reach a large number of people. Osinbajo said cooperatives are an important part of government strategy in ensuring that the largest number of Nigerians have access to government programs when he…
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February 28 As APC’s Dark Cloud Gathers
By Mark Okeke The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) finally scheduled its national convention for February 28. Sadly, rather than being a thing of joy the date now has all the markings of a dark cloud hanging ominously over the ruling party, which is now on the threshold of going the way of the former…
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Marwa’s first wife will be buried in Imo on January 29
On the 29th of January, the remains of Chief Mrs. Salome Zainab Marwa (Nee Agbaso), Igolo Oha 1, first wife of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, will be laid to rest in Emekuku, Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State. Mrs. Marwa, a…
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PSG wins despite Messi’s return, Ramos’ goal, and Messi’s return
Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 4-0 victory over Reims on Sunday, restoring their Ligue 1 lead to 11 points. Lionel Messi returned, and another marquee signing Sergio Ramos scored. PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino said, “We had a good game, we took three points.” Nice had previously closed the gap with a 2-0 victory over Metz.…
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ACB building in Lagos has been ordered to be taken over by the court.
The Tinubu Magistrate Court in Lagos has ordered the takeover of the entire 12-story African Continental Bank (ACB) Building, including its appurtenances, which is located at 106/108 Broad Street in Lagos. Chief Magistrate Adedamola Paul of Tinubu Magistrate Court in Lagos issued the order on December 14, 2021. The chief magistrate ruled that the Consolidated…
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