The Lagos State Police Command has foiled an attempted robbery on a bank opposite Maplewood Estate, Oko Oba, Lagos. The suspects were breaking the security doors to gain entry when men of the state police command stormed the scene to restore order. The robbery was averted and a suspect was arrested. The Lagos State Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, …
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The Nigeria Police Force has addressed recent concerns and reports surrounding the detention of Mr. Chike Ibezim. In a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, he said “Contrary to speculations, we affirm that Mr. Chike is in lawful custody based on a court order, and his detention is in connection with a prima facie case of …
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The Yoruba language has been added to nine other new languages the Maryland Learner’s Permit Tests based in the United States of America will be offering, The PUNCH has learnt. The tests and study manuals are currently offered in English, Spanish, French, Korean, traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese, CBS News reports. Yoruba, alongside Tagalog, Amharic, Arabic, Russian, Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, Portuguese, …
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For popular inclusiveness and spread representation in the governance structure of Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, groups under the aegis of the Yoruba Council Worldwide at a press briefing on 1 September, 2023 demanded for a succinct delivery of dividends of democracy, good governance and most importantly request for Special Adviser portfolio on National Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs Slot …
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Man of God, the Prophet of God’s Testament Solution Church International incorporated (GTSC) Ughelli, Archbishop (Dr) Jonathan Ojigbo who has made many predictions in the past that have successfully come to pass has hit another milestone. He predicted that Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo will become the next king of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State and …
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A social media influencer and actress, Adedamola Adewale, also known as Ade Herself, has called on members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, and other youths across the country to shun any involvement in computer-related frauds. Adewale, who is now a strategic stakeholder in the anti-graft war, gave the charge on Thursday, August 31, 2023, during a sensitization programme …
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Major General Mohammed Takuti Usman, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 81 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday addressed soldiers at the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the constituted authority. The GOC stressed the need for professionalism and unwavering loyalty from the President to the top echelons of …
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Officials of the Department of State Service, on Thursday, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, allegedly denied human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, access to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, despite granting him a formal invitation. This was made known in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. Sharing a document …
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Authorities of the Nigerian Army have cleared the air on its involvement in a land confiscation allegation in Orolu Community, Osun State. A statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Newscarte reads: “The Nigerian Army ( NA) has been notified of malicious allegations reportedly peddled in a press statement by one …
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday revealed that there are plans by some people to attack Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers over the recent screening and rejection of some cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The House, however, said its action concerning the nominees was in tandem with the constitution, which stipulates its responsibilities and, as …
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