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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered that food products at the “Ounje Eko” food markets be sold at a discount in all five divisions of Lagos starting on Sunday, March 17. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Friday, noted that the markets will offer Lagosians a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, ...
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March, 2024
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16 March
State Govt Declares Next Week Monday To Friday Public Holiday
Government of Niger State has declared Monday to Friday next week a public holiday to enable civil servants and political office holders to participate in the distribution and monitoring of the palliatives and Ramadan feeding in their various Local Government Areas. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Binta Mamman made the disclosure in a statement today in Minna. She ...
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16 March
Customs Intercepts Arms, Military Uniform At Lagos Port
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs have intercepted a catche of arms and ammunition allegedly being smuggled into the country by some criminal gang. Among items intercepted are military camouflage and illicit drugs such as Colorado.The arms recovered include automatic single barrel rifles and pump action guns. Though, details of the interception is still sketchy as at press ...
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16 March
Three UK-based Nigerians defraud Vodafone, other firms of £429,304
Three Nigerians and one other person residing in the United Kingdom have been jailed by Portsmouth Crown Court for a combined total of 11 years after duping Vodafone, EE, O2 and Carphone Warehouse of £429,304. According to a UK digital newspaper, The News, the four of them – Oluwadamilola Bolaji, Taofeeq Balogun, Taiwo Agusto and Carriba Johnson were guilty of ...
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16 March
Undersea cable cut frustrates across W/Africa, Nigeria most affected
Telecom subscribers and bank customers, on Friday, continued to encounter difficulties accessing essential services, including making phone calls, sending messages, and conducting online banking transactions. Of all the telcos in the country, MTN Nigeria was the most affected by the network disruption as it has the highest number of subscribers to its voice and data services The Undersea cable cuthas ...
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16 March
Actress Iyabo Ojo reveals why she wants early marriage for daughter
Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has revealed her desire for her daughter. According to the screen star, she wants her daugher, Priscilla Ojo to marry early and have babies on time like she did. She made the revelation on Wednesday during Priscilla’s 23rd birthday party. She said; “I’m looking forward to Priscilla’s wedding day and having babies. One good thing ...
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15 March
It’s Turn-by-Turn; Oba Olakulehin to emerge 43rd Olubadan
He is on the queue, following tradition, The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be crowned as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland subject to the approval of the state governor, Seyi Makinde. He will be crowned following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Thursday. He is the next in line to the late Olubadan. Confirming ...
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15 March
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun is dead
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors .To be buried on Friday. Oba Lekan Balogun died after a brief illness at the age of 81. It was gathered that the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoor throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever. Though, he was hail and hearty on ...
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14 March
Bandits demand N1 billion ransom for abducted Kaduna school children
Days after the pulpils and teachers were whisked away, kidnapperswho abducted 287 pupils last week are asking for N1 billion ransom for the release of the children. They were kidnapped at a public school in Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State The kidnappers made contact on Tuesday through the principal of the school, Abubakar Isah, who was ...
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14 March
How Herbert Wigwe and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Took Over Access Bank
Unknown to many Access Bank was founded by Chief Omole and the bank was already listed on the Stock Exchange before, young guys move in. Ministry of Finance Confirms to YOUNEWS that Omole was the Initial Owner of Access Bank. He was granted the licence in 1988. Pa Lawrence Omole, is the Ijesha cocoa Merchant founder who also founded Trophy ...
