Category: News
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Ex-PGF DG Unveils Names of ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Governors Working Against Party’s Convention’
Former director-general of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Salihu Lukmon, has unveiled names of the governors described as “Yahoo-yahoo Governors’ and called for sanctions against them. Salihu in a statement issued on Friday accused the trio of Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Hope Uzodinma (Imo), labelling them as “collaborators” working against the interest of…
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#EndSARS: Panel Orders NDLEA Boss To Produce Abba Kyari
An Independent Investigation Panel on Friday ordered the Chairman, National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Buba Marwa to produce suspended DCP Abba Kyari on March 22. The panel also ordered the new Commandant of the IGP-IRT, Tunde Dirsu to do the needful to ensure that Kyari is produced before the panel on the aforesaid date.…
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Passengers Scamper For Safety, as BRT Catches Fire in Lagos (Video)
There was palpable fear in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State when a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus went up in flames. The scary incident happened at the Agric, Ikorodu BRT terminal, on Friday. A trending video showed people scampering for safety. The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained as of the…
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Russia Invasion: Barclays Suspends Chelsea’s Bank Account
Chelsea’s bank account has been temporarily suspended by Barclays in the wake of Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government. The club’s credit cards have also temporarily been suspended. The reason behind the suspension is that the bank requires time to assess the licence Chelsea have been given to continue football-related activities, Skysports reports.…
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Ballon D’Or Award Changes Format
The Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best male and female footballer, is revamping its format from next season, organisers France Football magazine said on Friday. The award will now be based on performances across a whole football season, rather than a calendar year, and the jury that selects the winner will be reduced to…
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Dignitaries Storm Ibadan, as Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Olubadan (Video)
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff of office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade II). The governor, who performed the presentation on Friday afternoon at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan, equally urged the new Olubadan to be father to all. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,…
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Bamisaye: Court Orders Remand of Accused BRT Driver For 30 Days
Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Mr. Andrew Nice, for 30 days over his alleged involvement in the murder of his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. The Court made the order following an application by the Police Police counsel, Yetunde Cardoso, who filed the application premised it…
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Another Female Passenger Narrates ‘Rape Encounter’ With Accused Lagos BRT Driver
Punch Newspaper Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron, the driver of the Bus Rapid Transit vehicle arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a passenger, Oluwabamise Ayankole, has been accused of engaging in illicit acts with another female passenger in Lagos State. The female victim, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Metro, accused Omininikoron of raping her on…
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Ousted APC Chair, Buni, Malami, Emefiele To Meet Buhari in UK
The Nation The ousted caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mai Mala Buni, is due in London to confer with President Muhammadu Buhari, it was learnt last night. Sources said Buni, who was expected to rush back home on Wednesday from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he went for medical checkup, had a…
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Just In: Lagos Government Suspends Activities of NURTW Across State
Press Release The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW). There have been claims and counter claims over the control of the union. The Government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors. Therefore, there is…