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Police denies arresting Seyitan who accused D’banj of rape
The Nigerian police has denied claims of arresting Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused singer, D’banj, of rape. According to a police source, D’banj reported on three separate occasions at FCID for interrogation and statement, while Seyitan repeatedly refused to show up. Her refusing to show up led to the prompt dispatch of officers by the Force CID to Lagos, to invite her for written statement and interrogation on the alleged rape incident. The police source insisted that there might be a mix up by the legal representative of Seyitan over claims of being arrested and detained by Police operatives…
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Interstate travel: FG gives guidelines for transporters
The federal government has set guidelines for transporters as they engage in interstate travels. According to the minister of state for transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, if the guidelines are not adhered to, the operational permit of the transporters will be withdrawn. The minister pointed out that interstate transport operators should apply and could only operate on confirmation of satisfaction of the defined guidelines by the state ministry of transportation as there would be regular monitoring of implementation and adherence to guidelines. The ministry would also monitor the impact of the measure on safety and minimizing the transmission of COVID-19 through the…
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Atiku sympathizes with Okowa, Akeredolu, Ikpeazu after contracting Covid-19
Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar has sent a message to Governors undergoing treatment for coronavirus. In a tweet he shared via his Twitter handle, he sympathized with Governor Okowa of Delta State, Governor Akeredolu of Ondo State and Governor Ikpeazu of Abia state, wishing them quick recovery. “My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with Gov. @IAOkowa, Gov Okezie Ikpeazu and Gov @RotimiAkeredolu and their families and all those currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Be strong and get well soon. -AA,” he tweeted.
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FG announces resumption of domestic flights
The Nigerian Government has announced the resumption of domestic flights in the country. According to the minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, Abuja and Lagos airports will resume domestic operations on July 8, while the Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Maiduguri airports would resume on the 11th. Other airports are also expected to resume operations on the 15th. He further stated that those who want to travel out of the country will have to wait a bit longer. ”The flights will commence with the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. “The Port Harcourt , Owerri…
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Nigerian Society of Engineers awards Student with highest JAMB score N16M
Egoagwuagwu Agnes Maduafokwa who scored 365 in the last JAMB exam has been awarded a sum of N16,000,000 by the Nigerian society of engineers. Agnes who was the overall best student, at the unveiling of UTME examination engineering candidates, was handed a cheque of sixteen million Naira by the NSE.
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Tinubu’s Daughter, Mc Oluomo, others to supervise FG recruitment of 774,000 Youths
The Lagos state chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo and Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu have both been appointed into the 20-member committee that will undertake the recruitment of 20,000 youths in Lagos by the federal of government to make up the 774,000 youths to be employed in the country. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Monday, inaugurated, by virtual means, the 20-member committees in the 36 States and the FCT that will select the…
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Nigeria is characterized by poor People – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s population is largely characterized by poor people who lack the basic amenities of life. Speaking on Tuesday at a virtual meeting with members of the presidential economic advisory council (PEAC), he added that more is needed from all sectors to revamp the economy from the current tide. “We are a country characterised by a large population of poor people, serious infrastructure deficit, lack of housing and a vulnerable economy now haunted by the COVID-19 pandemic and collapse of the oil sector and its effect on the gross domestic product (GDP).” he said
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Governor Okowa, Wife test positive for Coronavirus
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. This comes days after one of his daughters tested positive to the virus He made the announcement on Wednesday via his Twitter handle. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. “We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter”, he tweeted.
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Covid-19: Osun State SSG tests positive
Secretary to Osun State Government, Wole Oyebanji has tested positive for Coronavirus. This was according to a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu on Tuesday, 30th June who blamed the increase of the virus in the state to the nonchalant attitudes of the state’s residents. “If you observe, our cases have been on the rise consistently in the last two weeks or so. The reason is simple. Our people are beginning to be too casual about the spread of the virus. The lack of strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines is one of the main…
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Ekiti to reopen schools, places of worship
The Ekiti state Government has announced that it’s schools and worship centers will soon resume service. According to a statement by Governor Kayode Fayemi during a nationwide broadcast, he said worship centers will resume on the 17th of July and schools are to resume on the 20th of July for graduating students to write their exams. The Governor further urged them to still adhere to the order from the NCDC; keep social distancing of about 6 feet, wear face mask and make use of hand sanitizers . “However, this might be in phases starting with students in terminal classes SS3,…
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Shoe dealer who kills and dumps his Victims in a Septic Tank arrested in Rivers.
A shoe dealer identified as Ukachukwu Anthony has been arrested by the Rivers State Police for luring and killing his victims. According to the commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Mukan the suspect confessed to killing his victims and dumping their bodies in a septic tank as he was arrested through intelligence gathering. Speaking to newsmen, Anthony who is married with children, said he has so far lured three Togolese and one Nigerian to his compound under the pretext of buying shoes from them. He said once they come into his compound, he kills them, dumps their body in…
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Amaechi mocked me when I succeeded him in 2015 – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has recounted how his predecessor mocked him while running to contest the 2015 governorship election in the state. According to him the former Governor of Rivers State now Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had told him(Wike) that there wouldn’t be money to pay salaries or even provide infrastructure for the state, adding that he has surpassed his challenges and the people have not been left disappointed. The Governor said this while speaking with newsmen after the inspection of the ongoing shore protection work at the sandfilled land at Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt The governor…
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