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Police nab ex-convict for killing two persons in Ogun
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Police in Ogun State have arrested an ex-convict, Ibiyemi Waziri, for alleged serial murders in the state. The suspect, who had been on the wanted list of the police command for allegedly committing two murders, was arrested on December 6 at a criminal hideout in the Igbooro area of Ilaro, Yewa
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Building Collapse: Ogun signs MoU with BCPG
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Determined to forestall loss of lives and property arising from building collapse, Ogun State has finalised plans to partner and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG). The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, made this known in Abeokuta when he
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Africa CDC: Nations might turn to COVID-19 vaccine mandates
(AP) African governments might have to resort to COVID-19 vaccine mandates if their citizens don’t hurry to get the increasingly available doses, the director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The warning by John Nkengasong to reporters that governments “will not have a choice” came as the flow of doses
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Dowen College: Lawyers seek justice for student’s family
(NAN) Mr Waliu Bello, Senior Counsel at Kola Oloyede & Co. Chambers, Ibadan, says no stone should be left unturned in investigations into the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State. Bello made the remark on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. NAN reports
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UK Prime Minister Johnson’s wife gives birth to baby girl
(AP) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have announced the birth of a baby girl. The couple said a healthy baby, the couple’s second child together, was born in a London hospital early Thursday. “Both mother and daughter are doing very well,” the couple’s office said in a statement. “The couple would
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Ugwuanyi, Bianca Ojukwu headline Enugu’s special christmas carol
From Magnus Eze, Enugu Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain Mrs Bianca Ojukwu are billed to attend the Christ the King Silver Jubilee Carol and Gospel Festival holding in Enugu on Sunday. The event slated at the Bishop Callistus Onaga Pavilion, a magnificent purpose built arena unveiled at the silver
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Lagos State students demand ban on daytime movement of articulated vehicles
(NAN) The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) on Thursday appealed to the state government to ban movement of articulated vehicles during daytime to curb accidents and continuous loss of lives. This is contained in a statement jointly issued by Mr Shasanya Akinola, President of NULASS and Mr Hassan Abdulsalam, Public Relations Officer of
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Indian farmers suspend year-long protest against new laws
(AP) Thousands of Indian farmers suspended a year-long protest on Thursday after the government withdrew contentious farm laws and set up a committee to consider their other demands, including guaranteed prices for key crops and the withdrawal of criminal cases against the protesters. “It’s a big victory for farmers. We have forced the government to
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Court to hear $151m refund suit filed against Abia Govt Feb. 28
(NAN) An FCT High Court, Kubwa, on Thursday fixed Feb. 28 to hear a suit filed by a financial expert, Dr Maurice Ibe, against the Abia government and some of its officials over the $151 million Paris club refund. Ibe, the Chief Executive Officer of Mauritz Walton Nig. Ltd, in a suit filed by his
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Lagos Catholic Archdiocesan synodal team begins work
By Cosmas Omegoh, Lagos The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, at an inaugural Mass on October 17, declared open the Diocesan Phase of the 2023 Synod of Bishops as convoked by Pope Francis. An archdiocesan team has been set up to coordinate the activities of the Diocesan Phase of the pre-synodal
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DHQ: Troops rescue 20 abducted police officers in Yobe
…62 terrorists killed within 2 weeks Emmanuel Onani, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday, said 20 police officers abducted after an attack on their Division, have been rescued by troops at Buni Yadi in Yobe State. This was as it noted that a total of 62 terrorist suspects were killed by troops prosecuting
Italy fines Amazon record $1.3bn for abuse of market dominance
Italy’s antitrust watchdog said on Thursday it had fined Amazon 1.13 billion euros ($1.28 billion) for alleged abuse of market dominance, in one of the biggest penalties imposed on a U.S. tech giant in Europe. Amazon said it “strongly disagreed” with the Italian regulator’s decision and would appeal. Global regulatory scrutiny of tech giants
Boris Johnson’s wife gives birth to second child
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl. In a statement, a spokeswoman for the couple said: “The Prime Minister and Mrs Johnson are delighted to announce the birth of a healthy baby girl at a London hospital earlier today. “Both
JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu Cancels Peace Walk
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, has canceled the proposed Peace Walk following the release of the state government’s white paper on the Judicial Panel of Inquiry’s report which probed the EndSARS incident at the Lekki Toll Gate. Sanwo-Olu, in a press statement made available to journalists, said the walk was canceled due to
Buhari in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lagos. The President, who arrived at the presidential lounge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. While in Lagos, Buhari is expected to commission some Naval boats and helicopters as well as attend the book launch of the former
S’Korea parents unions protest over student vaccine pass mandate
Several parents associations in South Korea held protests on Thursday against a vaccine pass mandate for children aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 among teenagers. The government has said that from February, anyone aged 12 years or older will have to show a vaccine pass to enter public spaces, including private tuition centres,
Number of jailed journalists reached global high in 2021, at least 24 killed for their coverage -CPJ report
The number of journalists worldwide who are behind bars reached a global high in 2021, according to a new report from the nonprofit Committee to Protect Journalists, which says that 293 reporters were imprisoned as of Dec. 1 this year. At least 24 journalists were killed because of their coverage, and 18 others died
Biden ‘Summit for Democracy’ to rally nations against rising authoritarianism
U.S. President Joe Biden will gather 111 world leaders in a virtual meeting dubbed the Summit for Democracy, in what Washington hopes will be a boost for global democracy threatened by an increase in authoritarian rulers. U.S. officials promise a year of action will follow the two-day conference but preparations have been overshadowed by questions over
Canada to join diplomatic boycott of Olympics to send China human rights message -PM
Canada will join its allies in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in February to send China a message over its human rights record, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday. Australia and Britain will join the diplomatic boycott, their prime ministers said on Wednesday, as other allies weighed similar
Study: Daily yogurt could control high blood pressure
A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next food for people with high blood pressure, according to a new research from the University of South Australia. The study conducted in partnership with the University of Maine in the United States examined the associations between yoghurt intake, blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors,
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