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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Adeleye Ayomide, the suspect responsible for the death of Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke with PUNCH Metro […]
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Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has revealed that Nigeria receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by the foundation in Africa. He made this statement during an interview with journalists in Abuja, Nigeria. Gates explained that the foundation spends billions of dollars in Nigeria due to the country’s large
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A suspected Boko Haram terrorist attack has left many feared killed and houses razed in Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 4 pm, with gunmen on motorcycles looting and setting ablaze shops and houses. The Yobe State Police Command spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident,
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A battle between Nigerians and South Africans has taken a new turn, with both sides engaging in driver ordering and cancelling spree. The issue started when South Africans allegedly ordered and cancelled rides for Nigerian drivers for fun, prompting Nigerians to retaliate by ordering and cancelling rides for South African drivers. The trend has been
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The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the National Union of Postal and Telecommunications Employees (NUPTE) have threatened to shut down the national grid and telecom services at midnight on Wednesday if the Nigeria Police Force arrests the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The threat comes after the police summoned
Kaduna Electric has disconnected electricity supply to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government facilities due to unpaid bills totaling N2.9bn. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue, including consultations with state officials, Kaduna Electric issued a disconnection notice on July 21. The debt comprises outstanding balances for electricity consumed from January 2024
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second-class emirs, effective immediately. The new emirs will serve under the first-class emirate of Kano. Alhaji Muhammad Karaye, formerly the District Head of Rogo, has been appointed Emir of Karaye. Alhaji Muhammad Umar, previously the District Head of Bunkure, will serve as Emir of
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The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a rape allegation made by a 17-year-old girl against a police officer. The girl claims she was raped at Ogudu Police Station by an officer who had promised to help her recover a stolen phone. According to the victim, the officer offered to assist her
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A group of leaders, the Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought, has appealed to the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to drop plans to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that such action could lead to anarchy in the state. The coalition expressed concern that the recent actions of the 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the process of delineating electoral wards and polling units in Delta State. The exercise started with a visit to Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area, where officials began delineating wards and polling units in the Warri Federal Constituency. The move is part of INEC’s
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