The Lagos High Court has sentenced Bishop Feyiropo Daniels to life imprisonment for the offence of rape and 3 years imprisonment for sexual assault. Both sentences are to run concurrently.His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. Rahman Oshodi, the trial judge, on Friday, found the cleric guilty…
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The Bodija Estate Residents Association, Ibadan, on Wednesday, said about 10 people were still missing following the January 17 explosion in the area. The PUNCH reports that five people died, 77 sustained varying degrees of injury and 58 houses were damaged during the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese street in Ibadan, Oyo State. Governor Seyi Makinde…
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Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed 46 times from 2017 to 2023, a report by the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday. According to the report, Nigerians endured more nationwide blackouts in 2023, especially on September 14 when the grid collapsed due to a fire on a major transmission line. The IEA said Nigeria had grappled…
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Governor Yahaya Bello presenting the Staff of Office to HRM Saidu Akawu Salihu as the 27th Ohimeghe Igu of Koton-Karfe Kingdom is a formal acknowledgment of his ascension to the traditional leadership position. This ceremonial act solidifies the monarch’s role and status within the community. The reception of the Gold Plated staff by HRM Saidu…
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The imposition of a 24-hour curfew by Governor Caleb Mutfwang in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State is a response to the deteriorating security situation in the area, highlighting the government’s commitment to restoring and maintaining public safety. The imposition of the 24-hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area by Governor Caleb Mutfwang,…
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The announcement that Nigeria’s Students’ Loan Scheme will be fully automated in a matter of days was made by Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Executive Secretary of the Students Loans Board, after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The move towards automation aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of the…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has blamed the duplication of National Identification Numbers (NIN) for the fresh complaints from subscribers who have had their SIMs barred despite linking them to their NINs. The NCC has explained that this is due to the activity of third-party agents who duplicate NINs for unsuspecting telecom subscribers. Commenting on…
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The expulsion of postgraduate student Mathew Adeboye Balogun, also known as Plato, by the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) over allegations of sexual assault on vulnerable students and admission seekers, including a 17-year-old girl, underscores the seriousness of addressing such misconduct within academic institutions. The expulsion of Mathew Adeboye Balogun, a Master’s student in the Department…
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Reaffirms Commitment to Prevention of Crimes The Nigeria Police Force, through the diligent efforts of its operatives, has successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an alleged assassination plot. The arrested suspects include a Chairman of one of the Local Government Areas of Benue State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a…
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The Youth Solidarity for Progressive Change’s call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga Ecton as the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development reflects the advocacy for specific appointments based on merit and capabilities. The Youth Solidarity for Progressive Change, in a statement signed by convener Benjamin…
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The arrest of Biola Adebesin by the Ogun State So-Safe Corps highlights efforts to combat criminal activities, specifically burglaries targeting places of worship in Baba Ode and Iju communities. The alleged thefts from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Onibuku, Cherubim and Seraphim, Baba Ode, and Stronghold Ministry by Adebesin underscore the need for heightened…
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Foreign spending of $1.58 billion by Nigerians within six months, particularly on health tourism, foreign education, and personal matters, underscores the substantial financial outflows in these areas. The Central Bank’s Balance of Payment data for the first half of 2023 reveals a breakdown of the foreign spending by Nigerians, including $245.68 million on health-related issues,…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Sunday, said it would prepay future royalties and taxes to the Federal Government from the $3.3bn financing deal it got from African Export-Import Bank last year. NNPCL disclosed this in a document titled, ‘Frequently Asked Questions – Project Gazelle’, released by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye,…
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The abduction of two people at the Army Estate in Kurudu, Phase 2, Abuja, is a distressing incident. It highlights the need for immediate and effective security responses to ensure the safety of the victims and prevent further occurrences. The abduction of the wife and one of the in-laws of Barrister Cyril Adikwu at the…
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The attempted act of smuggling drugs into a passenger’s luggage by an airport staff member is a disturbing incident. It underscores the need for enhanced security measures and vigilance to prevent such illicit activities in airports. Raising an alarm and reporting the incident to a popular blog was a proactive step by the man who…
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