A 35-year-old man, Jamilu Adamu, was on Wednesday electrocuted at Kawon Maigari, Hotoro Area of Kano, Kano State, while trying to vandalise a fenced-electricity transformer. The Public Relations Officer of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, Mohammed Kandi, confirmed this in a statement he released to newsmen on Thursday in Kano. KEDCO …
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World Aids day 2016: Corps Members march against HIV/AIDS
Corps members serving in Ondo East local government of Ondo State, in their hundreds yesterday held a rally against the scourge of HIV/AIDS to commemorate the annual World AIDS day 2016. The rally was also held to sensitise the local community about the dangers of unprotected sex with free counselling, …
Read More »Prostitute, entertainer in court over alleged N1.6m theft
A prostitute and an entertainer, both aged 22, who allegedly stole property valued at N1.6 million, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The prostitute, Emmanuel Carol and Precious Aboh, who claimed to be into entertainment, are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and attempted murder. The …
Read More »NCC suspends Data price increment
Photo: www.skyscrapercity.com The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators. The new rate, which would have led to price increase in data for some Nigerians, was scheduled to take effect from December 1. The NCC …
Read More »Election monitoring group commend INEC over Ondo polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been commended on the success of the just conducted gubernatorial election in Ondo state. A monitoring group, INDEPENDENT SERVICE DELIVERY MONITORING GROUP (Centre for Transparency and Advocacy) that deployed observers to all the Local Government Areas in the state,praised INEC on the initiative. …
Read More »UFB (@uglyfineboy) – My Sweet Taboo
After so much waiting, the most anticipated single of the year finally drops online, uglyfineboy A. K. A babyboo has been lately linked to a record label which he has refused to disclose because all negotiations has not been sealed. He was reportedly seen posting on instagram about a deal …
Read More »Guardiola defends Rooney over drink row
Wayne Rooney received support from an unlikely source when Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed Friday he too drank alcohol while on international duty. Wayne Rooney England captain Rooney publicly apologised after pictures taken in the early hours of the morning of him at a wedding party at the team …
Read More »African giant rats trained to detect tuberculosis in humans
Africa’s giant rats have been trained to sniff out landmines and detect tuberculosis in humans, and soon they could turn their superior noses to protecting other animals by finding illegal wildlife trophies being smuggled out of African ports. African giant rat Kirsty Brebner, whose organisation Endangered Wildlife Trust had the …
Read More »DSS raids Kano’s bureau de change, arrests 40
The Department of State Security in Kano has arrested over 40 people at the famous Wapa Bureau d’ Change in Fagge area of the city. A source close to the DSS, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the arrests, saying that those arrested were touts responsible for the hike in exchange …
Read More »Alleged N4.7bn laundering: EFCC calls for bench warrant against Ladoja, 1 other
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday urged a Federal High Court Lagos, to issue a bench warrant against a former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, over money laundering charges. EFCC said its prayer was based on Ladoja’s refusal to show up in court, to give answers …
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