Day: March 14, 2024

Kwara Presents Agric Items To 2,019 Farmers

Ganiyu Amodu

The Kwara Government on Wednesday supported 2,019 indigent farmers with agricultural asset items in the third phase of the Kwara Fadama CARES intervention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items received by farmers at the ceremony included knapsack sprayers with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Fish Smoking Kilns and Rain Gun Sprinklers. The rest are Water Pumping Machines with accessories for fish farmers, Poultry Feeders and Drinkers, Small Ruminants, Maize shellers and Soya Beans Threshers. NAN reports that there had been two phases of disbursement by Kwara Fadama…

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“Too Much To Bear,” 17 Year-Old Apprentice Accused Of Theft Commits Suicide

Ganiyu Amodu

A 17-year-old apprentice boy, Ojibe Chibueze, has reportedly died in an apparent suicide after being accused of stealing money from his boss. The Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Hundeyin said that one Cynthia, said to be a sister to the boy, reported the case to Elemoro Police Division on Wednesday at about 7.50 a.m. He said the woman reported that her brother, Ojibe Chibueze, came back from work on Tuesday at about 8.00 p.m. The woman…

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Baker’s Throat Slit In Lagos Apartment, Heart Ripped Out

Ganiyu Amodu

A baker, Tina Ileogben, tragically lost her life in a gruesome incident where her heart was reportedly ripped out of her chest at her residence on Olowo Street in the Alhaja Shifiwa area of Dopemu, Agege, Lagos State. Tina, who worked at a bakery, was absent from work on Wednesday, prompting one of her colleagues to visit her home. Upon arrival, the colleague discovered the door to Tina’s flat ajar. Upon entering, a horrifying scene unfolded—the lifeless body of Tina lay on her bed, her throat slit, and her heart…

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Power Minister Demands Capital Punishment For Vandals

ADEOLA YUSUF

What DisCos must emulate in Ikeja Electric score card, Word-for-word of what Adelabu said during an official visit to IE   The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, has bemoaned the rising cases of vandalism of power assets across the country, demanding capital punishment for vandals. Platforms Africa reports that Adelabu, who said this in Lagos during an official visit to Ikeja Electric, labelled vandals of power assets as killers of people and saboteurs of businesses growth. READ ALSO: Revoke Licenses Of Non-Performing DisCos, Power Minister Orders NERC 4 Reasons Ogun,…

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Kaduna kidnap: No ransom Should Be Paid To Criminal Elements – Tinubu

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his directives to security agencies and the ministry of defence that no ransom should be paid by the government to kidnappers, bandits, or any criminal elements for the release of abducted persons. The Minister of Information and National Orientation disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is coming on the heels of the reported cases of kidnapped children in Kaduna State…

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Confusion as EFCC Names ex-Kogi Gov in Amended Fraud Case Before Office

Aliyu Aliyu

. Ali Bello, Suleman refute EFCC’s allegations in amended charges There was confusion on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following amended charges filed against Alli Bello and Daudu Suleiman, including the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, in which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission claimed they allegedly diverted about N100 billion belonging to the state government in September 2015, months before former Governor Bello assumed office as Governor. Governor Bello was not a defendant in the original suit, and was not in court. However, Ali Bello,…

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Foreign Investor Eyes 7% Stake In LivingTrust Bank

Abibat Babalola

A foreign investor is currently looking to acquire a 7% stake in LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc, according to reports. The move is described as a demonstration of the increasing profile of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc, a leading mortgage bank. According to industry sources familiar with the development, the investor is set to file the regulatory paperwork for the deal following the conclusion of its due diligence. READ ALSO: EKEDC Goes Tough On Vandals, Jails Two Over-Speeding Driver Kills 2 Siblings In Ogun Ondo 2024: Akeredolu Did Not Endorse You, Spokesperson…

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