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Feb
16
2024
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PHOTOS: Two Prophets, Herbalists, Others Arrested In Ogun For Slaughtering 35-Year-Old Woman For ‘N200m Money Rituals’

PHOTOS: Two Prophets, Herbalists, Others Arrested In Ogun For Slaughtering 35-Year-Old Woman For ‘N200m Money Rituals’

Metro
Police Command in Ogun State on Thursday arrested and paraded two priests of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Prophet Peter Oluwalolese and Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, for alleged brutal killing of one Sulaimon Adijat, 35, for money ritual purposes. Two herbalists, Moses Abidemi and Oluwo Samuel Monday as well as Akinwunmi Ifatosin, Sheriff Agbai and Osojieahen Alioneitouria who are both from Uromi in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, were also paraded in connection with the alleged crime. The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, paraded the suspects at the state police command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Alamutu described the…
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Feb
15
2024
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PHOTOS: ABSU Lecturer Proposes To Student In Classroom On Valentine’s Day

PHOTOS: ABSU Lecturer Proposes To Student In Classroom On Valentine’s Day

Metro
An Abia State Univerisity (ABSU) lecturer identified as Anucha Wisdom proposed to his fiancee in her classroom on Wednesday. Pictures and videos now circulating on Facebook showed the moment Wisdom went down on a knee with a ring in his hands to propose to his lover who is said to be a student in the Optometry Deparment of the university in the presence of her colleagues. The screamings from her colleagues became louder as she nodded to his proposal. One Possible Nwaohamuo on Facebook who posted pictures from the event and wrote, "What a memorable Valentine’s Day! My boss, Anucha…
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Dec
26
2023
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Police arrest woman for bathing her husband with hot water over suspicion of infidelity in Lagos

Police arrest woman for bathing her husband with hot water over suspicion of infidelity in Lagos

Metro
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Dorcas Oluwabukola for allegedly pouring hot water on her husband in the Meiran area of the state over suspicion of infidelity. A police source in the Meiran division told the punch that the suspect would be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department once the investigation was completed. It was gathered that the wife became irked after the husband attended his childhood friend’s wedding without her, leading to an altercation between them after which she poured hot water on him. While assuring the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated,…
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Dec
18
2023
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’Corporate begging’ rises in Abuja as economy bites harder

’Corporate begging’ rises in Abuja as economy bites harder

Metro
A new breed of beggars known as “Corporate Beggars” is on the rise in Abuja. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria revealed that the corporate beggars take begging as a means of livelihood and even earn more than some workers. The beggars usually hangout around shopping malls, markets, bus stops, religious centres, hospitals and offices. NAN accosted one of them at Wuse Market, who pleaded anonymoty, saying that most of them beg because they had no other means of livelihood. “I have been begging for over 12 years in different locations in Abuja, I am married and blessed with…
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Dec
09
2023
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100-level student of Nasarawa State University commits suicide over deep emotions and depression

100-level student of Nasarawa State University commits suicide over deep emotions and depression

Metro
A 100-level female student of the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, Maikeffi Redemption Sarah has reportedly committed suicide, by consuming a poisonous substance. Sarah, 21 years old, fourth and last born of the family, and an undergraduate of Microbiology was said to have killed herself due to deep emotions and depression. The incident was said to have occurred on Friday evening at an off-campus lodge near Family and Friends Hotel area, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Her male friend who posted her death on Facebook, confirmed the ugly incident, Vanguard reports. “We spoke with her Thursday evening and she was…
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Nov
21
2023
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Abia state govt denies spending N927m on meals

Abia state govt denies spending N927m on meals

Metro
The Abia State Government has described as false reports that the state governor, Alex Otti, spent over N900 million on feeding and welfare from July to September 2023. Media reports have it that Otti spent N927 million within three months on refreshments/meals, settlement of honorarium, allowances, and welfare packages. However, in a press statement on Monday, the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Kingsley Anosike, described the reports as “a reflection of the mindset of the opposition to create mischief”, explaining that the expenditure “was not by the governor’s office as alleged, but by the entire ministries, departments and…
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Nov
07
2023
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Appeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Election Victory

Appeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Election Victory

Metro
The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has set aside the judgment by the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Umuahia which declared Daniel Okeke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the last election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. A panel of the tribunal led by Justice Adeyinka Aderebgbe, had sacked the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for non compliance with the electoral act 2022, in a petition filled by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the election Chief Daniel Okeke. Details later
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Sep
07
2023
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Missing Ekiti University Student Found Dead, Body Parts Missing

Missing Ekiti University Student Found Dead, Body Parts Missing

Metro
A student from the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), named Atanda Modupe Deborah, who was in her second year, has been found dead. She went missing after going to her class for a night reading session on Monday, September 4. Her roommates became worried when she didn’t return and reported her missing. Other students joined in the search and found her belongings near a large pond. Sadly, on Wednesday, September 6, she was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind her faculty. Her eyes had been removed, and she had suffered severe head injuries, indicating that she may have been…
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Aug
30
2023
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After Classroom Project, Senator Orji Kalu Donates Desks To Lokpanta Primary School

After Classroom Project, Senator Orji Kalu Donates Desks To Lokpanta Primary School

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After facilitating the construction of a multi-million naira block of classrooms, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has donated classroom desks to Lokpanta Primary School, Umunneochi Local Government Area. Kalu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, said the project is part of his dedication to improving the lives of children and youths through education. Delivering the desks on behalf of the former Abia State Governor, Hon. Inogu Okoye, reaffirmed the commitment of Senator Orji Kalu towards enhancing a conducive learning environment and educational advancement for the people of the Senatorial District.…
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Aug
29
2023
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FCTA demolishes Abuja market near Wike’s residence in Asokoro

FCTA demolishes Abuja market near Wike’s residence in Asokoro

Metro
The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, on Tuesday demolished an illegal market called “Kasuwan Dare”, near the residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Asokoro, Abuja. The market was located at Hassan Musa Katsina Street, near Kpaduma II in Asokoro Extension, Abuja. Speaking after the demolition, the Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, said that the illegal market was becoming a threat to the residents of the area and passerby. Mr Galadima added that the area was turned into a haven for criminal activities despite relentless efforts by the FCT Administration to sanitise the area.…
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