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JUST IN: Police shoot journalist, female student in Osogbo
Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo It was pandemonium in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, as detectives of State Police Command shot The Nation’s correspondent in Osun State, Mr Toba Adedeji and one other person whose, identity is yet to be known. The journalist was shot by the trigger happy police officers who were trying to disperse some protesting
Crack in APC NWC widens as vice chairmen accuse Adamu of blackmail
The emerging crisis in the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC) took a new turn on Tuesday as two National Vice Chairmen of the party accused the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu of rendering the organ redundant. A joint statement titled: “APC and the need for vigilance: urgent call for intervention”
Okada Ban: LAGFERRY deploys more boats, increases daily trips
Muritala Ayinla As part of efforts to provide viable transport alternative to commuters in view of the June 1 enforcement of the ban of Okadas in some parts of the state, the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has deployed more boats and increased daily operational trips at terminals/jetties located within the affected areas. LAGFERRY, which
JUST IN: Buhari jets out to Spain
Once again, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, May 31, travel out of Nigeria. This time, he departs Abuja for Madrid, Spain. A statement by Femi Adesina, his media aide, said Buhari was travelling on a state visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez. The statement further said: “At a separate
Alleged Fraud: Court admits Okorocha to N500m bail
Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Tuesday admitted a former Governor of Imo State and APC Presidential Aspirant, Rochas Okorocha to bail in the sum of N500 million and a surety in like sum. The Federal Government had on Monday arraigned Okorocha before the court on 17 counts bordering on
Nollywood mourns death of Yoruba actor, Gbadebo Osmond
Nollywood stars have been thrown into mourning following the demise of a Yoruba movie actor, Gbadebo Osmond. Yoruba actress, Fausat Abeni, popularly known as Madam Saje, was among the first mourners late Monday. The veteran actress shared an image of a burning candle on her Instagram page with the caption, “Goodnight Osmond,”
11 injured in Kabba explosion
Muhammad Bashir LokojaEleven persons have been confirmed injured in Sunday night’s explosion in Kabba, Kogi State. The management of Kabba General Hospital has said it has received no fewer than 11 persons, including the owner of a bar, who was injured during the explosion. “Shortly after the blast, 11 persons, including the owner of
Return of Okpekpe Race excites Shaibu
Comrade Philips Shaibu, the ‘digital’ Deputy Governor of Edo State has said that he is excited the Okpekpe international 10km road race has returned bigger and better. “I am delighted the Okpekpe race is back after a two-year absence. We are all aware of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted the economic and social life of
Super Eagles step up preparation for Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Mauritius
Following their arrival in New Jersey from Dallas on Sunday, three–time African champions Nigeria have stepped up preparations for their friendly match with Ecuador on Thursday evening, as well as next month’s AFCON 2023 qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and Mauritius. A rampant Mexican side were lucky to win a game of two
Australian PM, Albanese, secures majority govt
Australia’s new Labor government has secured a majority in parliament, election analysts say. The centre-left party, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, defeated Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in an election on May 21, reports the BBC. A record vote for independents and minor parties had made it uncertain whether Albanese would govern in
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