Lagos supplementary poll: INEC meets security agencies, says it’s ready for exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday met with various security agencies in the state to ensure successful supplementary election in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency on Saturday. INEC Spokesman, Femi Akinbiyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) that the…
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Yobe government approves N325m for payment of 316 local government retirees
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Yobe Government has approved N325 million for payment of benefits to 316 retired Local Government staff and next of kin of deceased staff. Malam Abdullahi Bego, Director-General, Press Affairs to Gov. Ibrahim Daidam, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Damaturu. “This follows their verification by the committee set up by government for the…
Akwa Ibom government to inaugurate 49 road projects
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The Akwa Ibom Government says it is set to inaugurate 49 road construction projects as part of activities to mark the fourth year in office of Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s administration on May 29. The Commissioner for Works in the state, Mr Ephraim Inyangeyen, disclosed this during an interaction with newsmen in Uyo on Thursday. Inyangeyen…
Inmate who gave birth to twins in prison dies two days after
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An awaiting trial female inmate in Afokan Prison, Calabar, who gave birth to twins last week, has died. The Nigerian Prisons Service, Cross River State Command, disclosed yesterday to newsmen.
Eight die as fleeing jilted lover allegedly torches girlfriend’s house in Ondo State
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All hope was lost in Ondo State yesterday as the three remaining members of a family of nine that were set ablaze by an aggrieved lover, Deji Adenuga, at Igbodigo town in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo, gave up the ghost.
Ibadan car wash attendant who killed seven persons dies
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A car wash attendant identified as Ismaila Raji, who was rescued by men of Oyo State police command after a mob attack for allegedly killing seven persons, including some pupils of Lagelu Grammar School in Ibadan, has died.
Two nabbed for allegedly stealing female underwear
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The operatives of Lagos State police command, Satellite Division, on Saturday, arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing female underwear.The Lagos State police spokesman, Bala Elkana, who made the disclosure, noted that the suspects gave their names as Friday Emmanuel,.....
Man confesses to killing seven persons, drying victims with chemicals in Ibadan
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A car wash attendant identified as Ismaila Raji has confessed to killing seven persons, including pupils of Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan whose bodies he dried with chemicals.
Youths deplore alleged fresh herdsmen attacks in Delta State community
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Abraka Youth Forum (AYF) has condemned the alleged fresh herdsmen attacks in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Council of Delta State.
Oshodi terminal to address traffic, environmental problems
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The Managing Director, Planet Projects, Mr. Biodun Otunola, has expressed optimism that the Oshodi Transport Interchange to be commissioned...
Samsung, Ladol differ on killing of Nigerian, Korean by NSCDC official
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Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) has declared that the killing of a Korean and a Nigerian by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence...
Ebonyi resident faced with hunger, sets self ablaze
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The police in Ebonyi State on Monday rushed a 37-year-old man, Chinedu Nweze, to the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, for treatment...
OAU student commits suicide over academic performance
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Kolapo Olowoporoku, a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-ife, has committed suicide after repeatedly failing some courses.