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BREAKING: APC suspends Governor Fayemi

                                           Ekiti State Executive Committee of All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi.   A statement by the party on Friday said the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently ...

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NCDC issues strong warning of second wave of coronavirus

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that there is likely to be an even more devastating second wave of coronavirus in Adamawa and other states in the country due to the non-compliance to Covid-19 health guidelines.   ...

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We have not been allowed to leave for six months, workers at Indomie cry out

                                                             Workers at De United Foods Industries Limited, makers of Indomie noodles, have cried out for help over what they described as modern-day slavery and unfair labour practices meted out on them since March.   The workers said cooks, drivers, ...

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Ogun police nab 2 suspected fake soldiers

                                        Ogun State Police Command is currently investigating two suspected fake soldiers who specialised in terrorising and robbing people.   The suspects, identified as Joseph Uzor and Obadeyi Quadr, were arrested on September 22 in Shagamu area of Ogun State, ...

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Buhari’s aide Bashir Ahmad marries Katsina lady Naeeemah today

                                                          President Buhari’s personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad will tie the nuptial knots today in Katsina.   The 29 year-old aide is getting married to Naeeemah, a beautiful lady from Katsina. Bashir, with over 650, 000 followers on ...

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We decide who visits the UK – British Government blasts FG over visa restriction

The UK Government has said it is surprised by the federal government’s stance, that it would consider disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty, for any outside authority to sit in judgment over the conduct of its citizens and apply punitive measures such ...

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Fat thighs and big hips could ‘lower chances of early death’

  A new study found having broad hips or large hips could help someone to live longer. The researchers looked into data for more than 2.5 million people.   But it found that every extra 4 inches (10cm) of waist ...

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30 injured, 23 buildings, event centre, vehicles razed in Lagos gas explosion (Photos)

                                                                                           Tragedy struck on Thursday at Balogun Bus stop, in the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State, after a tanker conveying gas exploded.   While no fewer than 30 people were injured, 15 vehicles were reportedly gutted by the fire. The ...

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Missouri governor who refused to make masks compulsory tests positive for coronavirus

Missouri Governor Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.   Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa, tested positive earlier in the day. Teresa ...

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Man kills self, leaves behind letter accusing wife of contributing to his suicidal thoughts

                                                                      A middle-aged man from Ilembo in Katavi Region, western Tanzania killed himself early this week after his wife allegedly deserted him while he was ailing.   Edward Chakala committed suicide by hanging, his family claims. In a note that ...

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Gas explosion rocks Lagos, Ogun communities

                                          Panic gripped residents of Lagos and Ogun border communities this afternoon following an explosion and massive fire.   The explosion, which was heard as far as Harmony Estate and Obawole, Ogba, Iju in Lagos as well as Akute Ogun ...

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Wike releases N50m for Justice Karibi-Whyte’s state burial

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N50million for the state burial of the late retired Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte.   The governor commiserated with the family of the late eminent jurist describing him as a ...

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Woman who wants a firm breast loses one nipple, gets hole in the heart during botched surgery

                                                    A beautician was left with a gaping hole in her chest after a nipple fell off during ‘botched’ surgery abroad.   Cherrise Massay went under the knife in Istanbal, Turkey, after friends recommended surgery at a clinic – which ...

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Let whoever offered me bribe, come forward — Magu

                                                                           Suspended chairman of the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has denied allegations of receiving bribes.     The counter-statement came after the suspended EFCC chairman opened his defense to the allegations of ‘Alleged Abuse of Office and ...

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Mum, 24, ‘who feared boyfriend didn’t love her enough’ killed herself ‘accidentally’

                                                 A trainee accountant who feared her boyfriend did not love her enough accidentally died after hanging herself, an inquest heard.   Mother-of-one Ella Lomas, 24, was found by her boyfriend Bradley after they had a relationship “tiff” at a ...

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Finally, Nigeria Chief of Air Staff marries Humanitarian Affairs Minister

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has married the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq. Multiple sources confirmed to Daily Trust last night that the wedding Fatiha took place on ...

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Return to APC, Ize-Iyamu begs Governor Obaseki

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in last Saturday Governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to APC.   In a television broadcast on Wednesday night, Ize-Iyamu said, “We are going to talk to everybody. ...

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I once worked as a plumber, Sanwo-Olu tells youths

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said he worked as a plumber about 30 years ago.   He made the revelation during the graduation of 6,252 students of the 18 skill acquisition centres in the state. ...

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