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Father abandons wife, baby in hospital for fear of N220,000 bill

It is two weeks today that a father, identified as Austin abandoned his wife and baby boy in a private hospital in Lagos for fear of N220, 000 bill. According to Halimat, the mother, she was delivered of a baby ...

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COVID-19: Worship centres records low turnout after reopening in Lagos

Many churches in Lagos on Sunday witnessed low turnout on the first Sunday of reopening after 20 weeks of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, relaxed some of the lockdown measures ...

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Governor Abiodun pays condolence visit to Kashamu’s house (photos)

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun was one of the dignitaries that paid an early morning visit to the home of late senator Kashamu who passed on yesterday at a Lagos hospital due to covid-19 complications. In one of the photos, ...

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You collaborated with Kashamu at some point! Fayose blasts Obasanjo over condolence message

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has criticised former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his comment on Buruji Kashamu‘s death. Obasanjo on Saturday condoled with the Ogun State Government over the demise of the businessman. In a statement signed by his ...

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At least 29 killed in monsoon-triggered India landslide (photos)

At least 29 bodies have been recovered after a massive landslide triggered by monsoon rains swept away dozens of tea estate workers in southwestern India, police said Sunday. The landslide in Idukki district, around 250 kilometres (155 miles) from Kerala ...

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JUST IN: Senator Buruji Kashamu is laid to rest

The remains of Senator Buruju Kashamu, have been buried at his Ijebu-Igbo country home. Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun was part of the crowd that bidded the politician a tearful farewell. Sympathisers shunned Covid-19 protocols during the burial with many of ...

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85 Years Of Immense Love – Bukola Saraki Celebrates Mum On Birthday

The mother of ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki is a year older today. Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki is 85 and her proud son, Bukola Saraki has publicly wished her a happy birthday. Sharing a lovely photo of his mom, the ...

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Nigeria Records 453 New COVID-19 Cases, Tptal Now 46,140

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rose by 453 on Saturday, pushing the country’s total confirmed cases to 46,140. Six more deaths were recorded for the day, lifting the death toll from 936 to 942. The new cases are spread across 19 ...

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Kashamu escaped justice, but couldn’t beat death – Obasanjo

A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has commiserated with the people of Ogun State over the death of Buruji Kashamu, who died of Coronavirus complications yesterday. In a statement by his spokesperson, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said while Kashamu’s death was ...

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2 brothers, the Osujis kidnap younger brother for N7m ransom from granddad

Two brothers Lucky Osuji 25 and Reward Osuji 17 from Emekuku Owerri North local government area of Imo State, conspired with members of Black Axe Fraternity, a cult group and kidnapped their younger brother, Confidence, who is 14 years old. ...

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Kashamu to be buried at his Ijebu-Igbo mansion today

The remains of Senator Buruji Kashamu would be interred today, Sunday 9th of August, 2020. A statement by his Media Adviser Austin Oniyokor, said the late politician would be buried by 12noon in his Ijebu-Igbo residence in accordance with Islamic ...

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Update: Air India Express pilot aborted landing twice due to tailwind

  At least 17 people including both pilots have died and more than 100 injured when a plane with 190 people on board coming from Dubai met with an accident at around 7:40 pm Karipur airport in Kozhikode on Friday (August 7) ...

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Sniffing dogs to detect COVID-19 at Dubai airport

Coronavirus-sniffing dogs capable of detecting the infection with 92 percent accuracy have been recruited to vet travellers arriving in the United Arab Emirates at Dubai airport. All travellers must be tested for COVID-19 prior to their trip before showing the ...

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NLC gives Air peace, Bristow helicopters 14 days to recall sacked pilots

The Nigeria Labour Congress has condemned and rejected the sack of 100 Pilots by Air Peace and 69 Pilots by Bristow Helicopters. The union also condemned the sack of the executives of National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) working ...

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Buhari to virtually commission 17-Storey NCDMB building

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday next week commission the newly completed 17-storey headquarters building of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), located at Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Buhari will perform the commissioning virtually after undertaking a virtual ...

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WASSCE: Ghanaian students riot over strict invigilation

Some Ghanaian students taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have rioted over the strict invigilation during the tests. According to news agency report, some agitated WASSCE candidates at the Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School (SHS) in south ...

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Aisha Buhari reportedly flown to Dubai for medical treatment

The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari is reported to have travelled out of the country to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirate for undisclosed reasons. Although the office of the First Lady could not confirm the reason for her trip, ...

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