Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Osun to generate independent electricity
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, disclosed plans by his administration to embark on electricity generation for the state, using available river and solar assets. Adeleke, who spoke in Ilesa during the flag-off of the construction of the 33KV feeder line, said his vision was for Osun to be self-sufficient in power supply…
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Canada Bars Visitor Visa Holders From Applying For Work Permits
Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country, effective immediately.This was made known by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Wednesday.This new policy marks a significant shift in Canada’s immigration policy.“While the temporary policy was set to expire on February 28, 2025, IRCC is ending…
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Lady dies during buttocks enlargement surgery in Lagos
Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a nurse over the death of a 36-year-old woman simply identified as Abiola in the Lekki area of the state. She reportedly died after undergoing a botched buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the Lekki-Phase 1. BBL is a popular enhancement surgery that sculpts the buttocks while removing…
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Kano airport cleaner returns $10,000 found in aircraft
An employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company, Auwal Dankode, has been commended for his honesty after returning $10,000 found in a plane. Dankode, a worker at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, was said to have discovered $10,000, about N16m while cleaning the aircraft. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makaman, said…
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Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year jail term in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. PUNCH Online learnt on Wednesday that after the guilty verdict, US District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered the detention of the Nigerian pilot until…
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FG eyes 40,000 jobs from Abuja industrial park
The Federal Government is eyeing about 40,000 jobs with projected impacts to improve Nigeria’s economy from the Abuja Industrial Park. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Wednesday that the park being developed by Zeberced Group, will create 40,000 jobs and improve Nigeria’s economy when fully operational. Wike stated this…
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NLC President, Ajaero To Answer Questions Over ‘Terrorism Financing’ — Police
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, will on Thursday face the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached with the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to answer some questions that relate to allegations on terrorism financing. The labour leader, according to the police in a letter sent to him last week, will also offer…
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FG Set to Extradite Simon Ekpa as Defence Headquarters Reveals Fresh Moves Against Biafra
The Federal Government has said it will take action against Simon Ekpa, the leader of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), who recently announced plans to declare the Biafra Republic on December 2, 2024. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that the government would respond appropriately through diplomatic channels, including the…
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EndBadGovernance: FG Releases six Polish students arrested during protest
A group of Polish students and their teacher arrested in Nigeria during protests against government policies and soaring living costs have been released, Poland’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The seven Polish citizens were detained earlier this month in the northwestern state of Kano “over their suspicious role in the protest and flying of Russian…
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Ex-Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu in Fresh Trouble in the UK as New Case Emerges
Former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking last year, is under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in a new case linked to him. According to a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” the police are investigating a case involving Ekweremadu, although details of the…