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The investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering against Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete has taken a new turn with the tracking and grounding of a private jet which was traced to the former minister. The jet is believed to have been purchased for 57 million dollars in 2011 as part of the alleged proceeds of the ...
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June, 2020
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7 June
The people of Taraba State are crouching in fear following continuous attacks and killings in the crisis involving Jukun and Tiv people. The crisis, which began in Kente village of Wukari Local Government Area – the southern part of the state in April last year, has now spilled to seven councils. The latest violence is taking place in Bali and ...
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6 June
Billionaire Chairman of Best Aluminium, Chief G O Nweke arrested with an unlicensed gun
One of the richest men in Anambra State and the Chairman of Best Aluminium Ltd, Chief G O Nweke has been arrested with an unlicensed gun. The native of Abba was arrested today at Awada Onitsha, Anambra state and is being detained pending further investigations Information has it that the Onitsha-based industrialist was trailed by some heavily-armed policemen from his ...
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6 June
Trump Threatens To Impose Tariffs Against EU, China
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose tariffs against the European Union and China in retaliation for duties imposed on imports of US lobster. At a meeting with fisheries representatives in Bangor, Maine, Trump instructed his hawkish trade advisor Peter Navarro to look into punitive tariffs on EU cars and on unspecified Chinese products. The Republican leader told lobster industry ...
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5 June
See how Access Bank is enabling Nigerian kids have fun, learn amid COVID-19
There is no denying the fact that the novel Coronavirus pandemic is threatening the collective health and physical well-being of all and sundry. From the recurrent destabilization of economies, to the disruption of international and local value chains, as well as the nationwide closure of schools. In response to this, Nigeria’s largest retail Bank, Access Bank PLC, in partnership with ...
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5 June
BREAKING..Oniru Kingship: Tinubu Set To Impose Former ADC, Gbolahan Lawal On Iruland
The tussle for vacant stool of the Oniru of Iru kingdom in Lagos may be far from over, as fresh indications emerged on Thursday revealing plans by the power-that-be to impose a new candidate to ascend the throne. In November last year, the race for who becomes the next Oniru of Iru Land after the demise of His Royal Highness ...
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5 June
FRSC redeploys senior officers after promotion
Pursuant to the recent approval of the promotion of senior Officers by the FRSC Board and the need to strategically reposition the Officers for optimal performance, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has approved the redeployment of 119 Officers, of the ranks of Assistant Corps Marshals, Corps Commanders, Deputy Corps Commanders and intermediate ranks, who are ...
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5 June
Alaafin isn’t just a lover, He’s my teacher,” Says 20-something–year-old Queen
@ Kemi Ashefon She celebrated her birthday last Sunday, May 31, 2020. For young queen Anuoluwapo Adeyemi, it was a time to reflect on her marriage with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. Reflecting on who the almost 82-year-old monarch is to her, Oloori Anu wrote in part, “I also want to thank my Husband , His Imperial ...
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4 June
Knocks as Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists
For over two hours, the House of Representatives were in hot debate over suggestions on castration for rapists. And Nigerians are unhappy with them over the decision. Many are of the opinion that it is only capital punishment that can deter others from committing same. The House, at the plenary on Thursday, considered and adopted a motion on the rising ...
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3 June
FG gives worship Centres 26 stringent conditions, if they must open
The advisory to churches and mosques, which was developed in liaison with the leadership of the religious community and state governments, was reeled out yesterday by the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Control, Dr. Sani Aliyu, during the task force’s media briefing in Abuja. He said places of worship that are unable to comply with the ...
