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Kidnappers Kill Oyo Farmer After Collecting N2m Ransom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed an abducted Oyo farmer identified as Wole Agboola after collecting a ransom of N2m from his family. Recall that six armed men dressed in military camouflage abducted the University of Ibadan graduate on his piggery/fish farm located at Nagbede village via Aba-odo in Oyo on …

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FCTA demolishes 5 wrestling and drama theatres for violating COVID-19 protocols, arraigns 25 defaulters

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday January 12, demolished five local wrestling and drama theatres popularly called “Gidan Dembe” over violations of COVID-19 safety protocols.   The wrestling and dancing theatres located at Dakibiyu, Gwarimpa 1 and Sector Centre districts were destroyed by the FCT Ministerial Enforcement Taskforce …

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All these allegations are coming because I requested for DNA test” – Man accused of sexually molesting his 9 months old son speaks up

Chukwutem Victor Inalu, the Nigerian man who was called out by his wife for allegedly sexually molesting their 9 months old son has finally spoken up. Victor’s wife, Onyinye Onome, took to Facebook to accuse her husband of sexually molesting their son, noting that she didn’t date her husband for long …

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“Success is not measured by money alone” – Omotola Jalade reacts to Elon Musk becoming the richest man in the world.

Award-winning actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has reacted to a Twitter user’s assertion of Elon Musk becoming the world’s richest man despite being an athiest. The billionaire business magnate, Elon Musk became the richest person in the world, with a net worth of more than $185 billion, pushing him past Jeff Bezos, who had …

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House on The Rock pastor dies of COVID-19

Pastor Adeyinka Akinbami, has passed on at the age of 61. The clergy who was a pastor in House on the Rock, died of COVID-19. Announcing his demise on Saturday, Senior Pastor, HOTR, Paul Adefarasin, said he had yet to come to terms with Akinbami’s death. He said the incident was …

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Former Police AIG Tambari Yabo dies at 64

Tambari Yabo, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), is dead. He died in Sokoto on Saturday at the Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) after a brief illness. The former police chief was 64 years old. A family member, Faruku Yabo, told NAN that the deceased was survived …

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Over 100 kidnapped persons rescued in Katsina state

The Katsina government has announced that no fewer than 104 people kidnapped by bandits in the state have been rescued.   Speaking after receiving a batch of 77 rescued persons escorted to the Katsina Government House by the heavily armed security operatives, Governor Aminu Masari said the government achieved this in collaboration with …

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We will like to see Buhari and Osinbajo take the COVID19 vaccine in the full glare of the public- NPHCDA boss Faisal Shuaib

As Nigeria expects the first batch of COVID19 vaccines by the end of January, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, says it will be nice to see President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, and other top government …

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Kano stops payment of N30k minimum wage, reverts to N18k

The payment of N30,000 mininum wage to civil servants has been stopped by the Kano state government. It has now been reverted to the former N18,000 minimum wage. Spokesperson to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai said they reverted to the former minimum wage due to ‘COVID-19-induced recession’. He added that the …

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Paternity scandal: FCMB MD, Adam Nuru goes on leave

Embattled Managing director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Adam Nuru, has embarked on a mandatory leave amid allegations of marital infidelity involving him and a former staff of the bank, Moyo Lawal.   It was gathered that Moyo’s estranged husband, Tunde Thomas, 45, died on December 16, 2020 from heart attack after …

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“I don’t want to talk about Buhari’s administration. It’s best for my sanity”- Wole Soyinka (video)

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he doesn’t want to talk about the Buhari-led administration in order to protect his sanity.   Soyinka who has never hidden his dislike for the government of the day said this during a recent interview with Kaftan TV.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   When asked whether the …

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Breaking Tinubu reportedly sick, flown abroad

There are indications that a former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has been hospitalised in Paris, France after falling ill. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the APC national leader, Tinubu has not been diagnosed with COVID-19 contrary to speculations …

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Abducted Catholic bishop regains freedom in Imo

The auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic archdiocese in Imo state, Moses Chikwe has been released by his abductors. Recall that the auxiliary bishop was kidnapped on December 27 alongside his driver at a location not far from his residence in Owerri, the capital of Imo state. There were reports that the auxiliary …

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Omoyele Sowore arrested in Abuja

Nigerian rights activist, and convener RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested in Abuja. According to Sahara Reporters, the former Presidential aspirant and other activists, were carrying out a peaceful procession to mark the New Year when they were arrested by security personnel in the nation’s capital. An eyewitnesses told …

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