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It seemed angels took me out of Lagos explosion scene, survivor recounts
One of the survivors of a gas explosion on the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, in the Maryland area of Lagos State, has narrated how he narrowly escaped being burnt to death on Thursday night. The survivor, who identified himself as Peter, told The PUNCH on Friday morning that he was seated in a car on…
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Rivers United technical manager, Eguma, regains freedom
Two days after he was abducted by unknown gunmen, the technical manager of Rivets United Football Club, Stanley Eguma, has regained his freedom. The General Manager of the football club, Chief Okey Kpalukwu, confirmed his release to our correspondent in Port Harcourt on Friday morning. Recall that Eguma was abducted on Wednesday along the Enugu…
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75 Northern groups place N100m bounty on Nnamdi Kanu
A coalition of 75 Northern groups under the aegis of Northern Consensus Movement has placed a N100 million for anybody who could produce the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for him to continue his trial over alleged treason.
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Don Jazzy, Timi Dakolo, others congratulate Olamide on new album
Nigerian hip-hop star, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, has delivered on his promise to his fans as he has released his highly anticipated album — Uy Scuti. Uy Scuti is a red supergiant star in the constellation Scutum. It is considered one of the largest known stars. The album, which was named after the…
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VIDEO: Midnight fire as tanker explodes on Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency says three bodies have so far been recovered from the scene of Thursday night’s tanker explosion on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos State.
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Bandits collect N16m for 11 victims, hold 17, demand N17m
Bandits have released 11 women out of the 28 abducted in the Kabode Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The kidnappers had initially demanded N30m as ransom, the community said. Sources said the kidnappers dragged the women out of their houses and zoomed off. One of them said, “They released 11 women after we…
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Return of fuel subsidies disturbing, IMF tells FG
In a virtual meeting with the representatives of the Federal Government, the mission of the International Monetary Fund stated that the resurfacing of fuel subsidies was concerning. The IMF mission led by Jesmin Rahman, according to a press release, expressed its concerns about rising fuel subsidies to the Nigerian authorities during a virtual meeting. The…
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Three bodies recovered from Lagos LPG tanker explosion scene – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency says three bodies have so far been recovered from the scene of Thursday night’s tanker explosion on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Zonal Coordinator, South West Zonal Office, NEMA, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday.
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Israeli cleric lights candle for TB Joshua
A cleric, William Ghattas, of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel, has lit a candle for the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua. A statement on Wednesday said the candle was lit to pray for the late Joshua. Recall that on Saturday June 5, 2021, the prophet died at…
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Presidential response to our communique a disgrace -PDP govs
Governors elected on platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have berated the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, for doing a poor job of putting together a response to a communique issued after their meeting in Uyo. The governors described the presidential response to the communique as a ‘poorly worded and pedestrian.’ In…
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