Month: June 2022

NDLEA arrests Brazilian returnee with cocaine in private parts

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Brazilian returnee with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private parts. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi stated that the suspect was arrested at the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State. He stated that the suspect was nabbed on June 20 upon arrival on an Ethiopian Airline flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa. READ ALSO: BREAKING: NDLEA writes APC, Seeks…

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National grid: SERAP sues Buhari over missing N11trn electricity fund

ADEOLA YUSUF

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over failure to probe alleged missing N11 trillion meant to provide regular electricity supply since 1999 believed to have been stolen, mismanaged or diverted into private pockets. Nigerian cities have repeatedly been plunged into darkness as the electricity grid has reportedly collapsed at least three times in five months, and 130 times in seven years. According to the World Bank, epileptic power supply costs businesses in Nigeria about $29 billion yearly. Joined in the suit as Respondent is Mr…

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Why I Picked Tonto Dikeh as Running Mate –Rivers ADC Candidate

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Tonte Ibraye, has revealed why he chose Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh as his running mate for the 2023 governorship elections in the state. In a surprising move, Mr Ibraye, vice-chairman of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Abuja chapter, before diving into the Rivers State gubernatorial race, announced the controversial Nollywood star as his running mate in the forthcoming elections on Friday. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. While some congratulate the actress, others question her character and…

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Kebbi Allocates 200 Hectares for 5,600MW Solar Power Project

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Kebbi State government has allocated 200 hectares of land to a private investor to set up a 5,600 megawatts solar power plant in the Northeastern state. Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu, former Chief of Staff to Governor Atiku Bagudu, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the company would soon begin work on the project. A team of 30 Canadian technicians are due in the state soon to begin work on the project. READ ALSO: You’ll Enjoy Improved Power Supply From July 1, NERC Assures Nigerians Northern Govs Reject Ahmed Lawan As…

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Why I fought fan in Ogun – Yoruba actor, Ogogo

ADEOLA YUSUF

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has spoken up following a public fight with a fan on the streets of Ilaro, Ogun state. Videos trending on the Internet showed the actor in a tussle with a man in the midst of a crowd, and afterwards getting into his car and driving away. Sharing videos of the incident, Hassan took to his Instagram page on Friday to explain the reason for the altercation. According to him, the said fan alongside others had approached him, and demanded he pay…

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Morocco 2022: Ebi, Oshoala, 22 Others Make Super Falcons List

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Head coach Randy Waldrum has picked Captain Onome Ebi and 24 other players to represent Nigeria at the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco from the 2nd to 23rd July. The list of the nine-time champions is an interesting mix of the old guard and new blood, with veterans Tochukwu Oluehi, Ebi, Rita Chikwelu, Osinachi Ohale, Francisca Ordega and Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene on board, as well as defenders Ashleigh Plumptre, Nicole Payne and Michelle Alozie, midfielder Regina Otu and forwards Vivian Ikechukwu, Gift Monday and Ifeoma Onumonu.…

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Gospel Singer, Osinachi, Laid To Rest In Abia

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The remains of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, were laid to rest in Amakpoke Umuaku community, Abia State, on Saturday. Osinachi, who was popularly known for her song “Ekwueme”, died on April 8, 2022 aged 48. She was said to have suffered from an internal injury in her chest following alleged maltreatment by her husband. The police arrested Mr Nwachukwu on April 11, after Osinachi’s younger brother reported a case of culpable homicide against him. READ ALSO: Lung Cancer, Not Me, Killed Osinachi, I’m Innocent – Husband Police Submit Osinachi…

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Meet Dr. Rejoice Songden, 1st Female Registrar In University of Jos History

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The Governing Council of the University of Jos has appointed Dr. Rejoice Songden as the first female Registrar of the institution. Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar Information and Publication of the university, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Abdullahi, Songden, who until her new appointment was the Registrar of the Karl Kumm University, Vom, near Jos, would serve for a five-year single tenure. READ ALSO: All 2022 Law Graduates At University of Calgary Are Nigerians – Dean 5G Networks May Interfere with Aircraft landing, IATA warns Nigeria UI,…

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How Eaglets Beat B’Faso 2-1 to Win WAFU Cup

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Few weeks after claiming the WAFU B U20 Championship, Nigeria again underscored her undoubted strength in youth football when she swept to the U17 title in the region, as five-time world champions Golden Eaglets edged the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana. Forward Abubakar Abdullahi had threatened the Burkinabe rear as early as the 8th minute when his low drive streamed away from goal, but in the 22nd minute, he rose highest in the box to powerfully nod Emmanuel Michael’s…

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5G Networks May Interfere with Aircraft landing, IATA warns Nigeria

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The International Air Transport Association has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the governments of other countries to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services. The organisation spoke against the backdrop of flight disruptions caused by the recent deployment of 5G services by telecommunication companies in the United States and plans by Nigeria and other countries to deploy 5G services in the coming months. While IATA recognises the economic importance of making spectrum available…

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