THE Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed that no case of stealing was established against Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, who was accused of stealing gold at the Oba Akintoye Market in the Lagos Island area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development. …
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MARTINS Otse aka VeryDarkMan has shared the reason the founder of Mavin Records, Michael Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy donated ₦100 million to his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). The VeryDarkMan unveiled his NGO on Saturday. The NGO is geared towards transforming public education in Nigeria through the integration of …
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CHIEF Superintendent of Police CSP, Bolaji Olugbenga, said to be the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, has died. Olugbenga reportedly slumped in his office on Thursday night and died before he could be taken to a hospital. A police source said the sudden death of …
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THE Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster than 4G. 5G has …
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THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Federal Government to expedite healthcare reforms to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. Dr Walter Mulombo, WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, made this appeal in Abuja on Friday at the closing of a two-day training initiative for health journalists. The training, …
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FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a service of songs in Abuja. Jonathan recounted how Iwuanyanwu took him under his wing, even before he became Bayelsa Deputy Governor, and mentored him throughout his presidency. “He …
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THE Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. In an interview with NAN on Saturday in Kaduna, the Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, said it is left for the agency’s management to call …
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THE Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Friday said that the ongoing reforms by the Federal Government would improve the country’s economy The minister gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Giessen-Friedberg Germany, at his office in …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu congratulates the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 71st birthday on Oct. 20, which coincides with his eighth anniversary on the throne. He notes that since the coronation of the 40th Oba of Benin in 2016, his kingship has heralded a new era of peace, understanding, …
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FBN Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Adebowale Oyedeji as its Group Managing Director (GMD), effective Nov. 13. Mr Adewale Arogundade, Company Secretary of the Holdings, confirmed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday in Lagos. Arogundade said that the appointment was subject to the …
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