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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a notorious drug dealer, Micha Godwin, at Nukai Market, along the Jalingo-Wukari Road, Jalingo, Taraba State. A statement on Wednesday by the spokesperson for the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said during the incident, the anti-narcotic officers came under attack and at least seven of them were injured and one of their ...
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March, 2022
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10 March
4 dead as Fashola, Buhari’s CoS, Ngige’s convoy crashes
The convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; and his counterpart in Labour and Employment, Christ Ngige, crashed during the inspection of a bridge in Asaba, Delta State. According to a report, four policemen were feared dead in the accident that occurred Tuesday evening. We gathered that the driver ...
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9 March
Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder Is Dead
Former Nigerian midfielder, Justice Christopher has died at the age of 40. He passed away Wednesday morning in his hotel in Jos, Plateau State. Christopher made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and went on to accumulate 11 appearances. He was part of the Nigerian squad that went to the 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan. Christopher began his ...
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7 March
Nigerians who applied reveals Why they want to fight in Ukraine
Nigerians who have indicated interest to fight on the side of Ukraine in the ongoing war between the eastern European country and Russia have explained why they want to join the Ukrainian forces. For some of them, the interest is not driven by altruism, rather the motivation is to escape the existential problems of living in Nigeria. One of the ...
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2 March
Senate Approves Independent Candidates For Election, Rejects Mayor For Abuja
Senate Approves Independent Candidates For Election, Rejects Mayor The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill allowing for independent candidates to contest for elective positions. The novel provision would allow for individuals to vie for elective positions without using any registered political party as a platform. The red chamber passed the Bill number 58 but threw out a bill seeking ...
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2 March
Transport fares rise, as petrol sells above N200
As a result of the fuel scarcity, transport fares have increased by more than 300 per cent for both inter and intra-city transport. The cost of transportation is on the increase across the country following the hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in fillings stations in states. Motorists still besieged the few filling stations ...
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2 March
Charm fails Masquerade, burnt to death during fire stunt
The man in a masquerader on Saturday was burnt to death while trying to pull a stunt attire in Anambra State. He was apparently trying to test the potency of his magic, but it failed it on the occasion. It was during the Eli’m Ede Cultural Festival at Amawa village square, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The ...
February, 2022
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25 February
3.75km @ Ogere On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Opened, speed limit is 50 km per hr
The Ogun State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has informed motoring public that the 3.75 km stretch of the road at old toll gate Ogere (diversion point) has been opened for use.It was opened by men of RCC construction company as a result of the meeting held with the Sector Commander, CC Ahmed Umar and other Senior officers ...
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19 February
Oyetola floors
Aregbesola, Ilesa ward included
Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, was absent at his Ifofin Ward 8, Ilesa East Local Government, even though primary election was held in the area and Governor Gboyega Oyetola was declared the winner. Oyetola won by 309 votes against 146 recorded for Moshood Adeoti, the candidate supported by Aregbesola. Expectedly the factional chairman of APC in the ward, Adegoke Saheed, is ...
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19 February
Kaduna Imam Dies @ 130, with 26 Children, 290 Grandchildren, Over 200 Great-Grandchildren
Sheikh Adam Tahir, the Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State has died at the age of 130 years. He died on Wednesday evening. Adjudged to be the oldest Muslim leader up North, Sheikh Tahir was survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and over 200 great-grandchildren.
