Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Obaseki gives Edo CP seven days to apprehend killers of UNIBEN fresh graduate
The Edo State Government on Wednesday condemned the alleged rape and murder of Glory Adekolure, a recent graduate of the University of Benin. The victim was reportedly attacked in Iyowa Community, Benin City, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. A source indicated that the 22-year-old was on her way home after completing her clearance forms when…
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Police launch manhunt for hit-and-run driver who killed two passengers
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected hit-and-run driver responsible for the deaths of two male travelers, Yahaya Suleiman and Emeka. The incident occurred at the Kara Market on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The tragedy happened around 3:30 pm on Monday when the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck…
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Woman arraigne for alleged N39.8 million fraud in Fidelity Structures
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Nwodo Martha, a former Principal Manager at Fidelity Structures Limited before Justice H. U. Ezugwu of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. Martha was arraigned on nine-count charges bordering on stealing by fraudulent conversion to…
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Just In:Nigerian Traditional Ruler joins Ancestors
The Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye has joined his ancestors. He was 79 years old. He was a foremost journalist who had stints with the old Daily Times of Nigeria. He retired as the General Manager, Public Relations of the defunct Nigeria Airways, was first installed…
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Davido sues baby mama for daughter’s custody
International award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter. In an originating motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying…
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Cholera: NCDC may declare emergency
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said, on Wednesday, it might declare an emergency on the outbreak of cholera in the country. The NCDC Director General, Dr Jide Idris, who spoke in Lagos, said the centre was monitoring the situation and might declare an emergency if data showed that the outbreak had gone…
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NFF Rules out Banning Osimhen from Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation has ruled out banned Napoli forward Victor Osimhen from playing for the Super Eagles. Osimhen’s ban from the national team was reported in some online publications on Wednesday. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi stated that the football house has not initiated any move to ban the powerful forward. “The NFF hereby…
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ASUU set to begin nationwide strike
The Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Ago Iwoye chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday staged a peaceful rally, to create awareness over the impending nationwide strike by the union. The ASUU – OOU which said it was acting on the directive of the national body, added that the strike ought to…
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HND holders to be employed as lecturers in polytechnics
Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be employed as lecturers in the polytechnics under the new schemes of service, as announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje. He spoke on Wednesday during the formal presentation of the new Schemes of Service to the…
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Woman remanded for inserting burning firewood into 12-year-old girl’s private parts
In Abeokuta, a 25-year-old woman has been held in custody by the Isabo Magistrates’ Court on charges of severely injuring a 12-year-old girl. The incident allegedly involved inserting a burning piece of firewood into the girl’s private parts. The defendant, residing at No. 6 Isewo Dotin in Obada-Oko area, Abeokuta, faces a charge of causing…