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Senator Abbo Weeps, Apologises
Nigerian Senator, Elisha Abbo, who beat up a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja last May has apologised for his action amidst weeping. At a press conference in Abuja, Abbo, who represents Adamawa […]
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Government
NACA DG ‘Resigns’, Buhari Appoints New Head
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Gambo Gumel Aliyu as the Director-General of the agency for an initial term of four years. The development was against the backdrop of the resignation on Tuesday […]
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I Will Speak Today, Says Senator Caught On Video Assaulting Woman
Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo from Adamawa state, who was caught in a viral video assaulting a woman and threatening to arrest another one, has told Channels TV that he would release an official statement on […]
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Donald Trump and The Rest of The World By Hope Eghagha
It was a humble, sober and well-behaved Donald Trump, president of America, the strongest and most powerful nation on earth that sat next to HRM Queen Elizabeth of England at the banquet during Trump’s state […]
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Searchlight Beams On Nigeria Immigration, Embassy Officials
The incident that occurred at the Nigerian Embassy in London penultimate Monday where a Nigerian destroyed five diplomatic vehicles and two others belonging to visitors that were parked in the premises achieved one purpose. As […]
Issues/Policy
Pastor Fatoyinbo Is On His Own, CAN Responds To Rape Allegation
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) is on his own and does what he likes in his church. This was the reaction of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to the […]
Government
Lagos Debunks Reintroduction of Monthly Environmental Sanitation
The Lagos State Government has asked residents of the state to ignore rumours that it had reintroduced the monthly environmental sanitation and vehicular restriction. The state government had on November 23, 2016 cancelled the exercise, […]
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Apapa Gridlock: Police, Military Personnel Still Demand Bribe From Us — Truck Driver
By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsuru Olowoopejo Despite the visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the Apapa axis at the weekend, truck drivers have accused policemen and naval personnel attached to control traffic in the […]
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Lagos Is Fourth Most Expensive City In Africa, Says Survey
Mercer, a firm that produces individual cost of living and rental accommodation cost reports for cities, has ranked Lagos as the fourth most expensive city in Africa among those surveyed. Although in comparison with other […]
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Nigerians May Pay More For Commodities, As New Duty Regime Bites
Nigerians may be bracing for higher prices of commodities as the spiral effect of the sudden increase in import duty by over 6.1 per cent by the Federal Government, takes toll on prices.Already, importers and […]
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Breast Implants ‘Are Causing Anxiety, Brain Fog And Forgetfulness’, Watchdog Reveals As 250 Women Prepare Legal Action Over Allegations They Can Also Lead To Cancer | DailyMall
Breast implants are leaving women suffering from ‘brain fog’ and anxiety, according to official figures. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recorded 32 reports of women having psychological reactions to breast implants. […]
Government
Can Lagosians Trust This Governor? By Sunday Osanyintuyi
Since I came to Lagos in June 1996, one of the common features the city is known for has not changed and I don’t think it will change soon. In fact, generations yet unborn may […]
Government
Lagos Sacks 34 LASTMA Officers, As Hamzat Issues Warning
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it has sacked 34 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, over cases of extortion and others. The government also disclosed that two LASTMA officers were […]
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Nepotism Is Corruption, Obasanjo Tells presidency By Chijioke Nelson
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented that nepotism in Nigeria is obstructing the fight against corruption.In what seemed like reporting the country’s leadership to the world, the elder statesman, before a gathering of investors at […]
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Obasanjo’s Claim He Wasn’t Invited To Buhari’s Inauguration, June 12 Commemoration Untrue –Presidency
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has debunked former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s claims that he was not invited to attend the president’s second-term inauguration on May 29 and the commemoration of June 12 as Nigeria’s new […]
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Visa-Seeking Banker Accuses SARS of Extortion, Detention In Lagos… Says He Paid To Avoid Missing Interview
Oluwatobi Akindele A 29-year-old banker, Adeyemi Ilesanmi, has accused men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of allegedly detaining and extorting money from him while on his way for a visa interview. PUNCH Metro gathered that […]
Issues/Policy
Lagos-Badagry Road, Den of Modern Kidnappers
The rate of kidnapping in Nigeria has risen considerably in the last five years. It is estimated that no fewer than 1,000 people are kidnapped on a daily basis across the country, thus making kidnapping […]
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‘Nigeria Is One of The Most Beautiful Places To Live In’ — Police Reject UK Warning
Frank Mba, force public relations officer, says Nigeria is one of the most beautiful places to live in. Mba, who was reacting to a travel advisory the UK authorities issued to British citizens, said despite […]
Government
FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu Promise To Fix Apapa Gridlock In 60 Days?
On Tuesday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, denied promising to clear the Apapa gridlock within his first 60 days in office. While addressing state house correspondents in Abuja, the governor said he was misquoted […]
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UK Warns Against Travel To 21 States In Nigeria
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom has cautioned British nationals against travelling to 21 states in Nigeria. In a statement on its website “updated June 17, 2019” and “still current at […]