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Bandits on Friday morning abducted an unspecified number of students from the Federal University of Gusau. The bandits in large numbers were also said to have invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Three hostels were attacked and all the students in there were taken away by the bandits. … [Read more…]
The procession to honour late Afrobeats singer Mohbad on Thursday evening ended in pandemonium as police dispersed youths who gathered at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Following last Tuesday’s passing of the 27-year-old under controversial circumstances, there has been public outrage with calls for a “thorough” investigation. The official candlelight procession in Mohbad’s honour was held at … [Read more…]
The Police have said the autopsy of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has been completed. The Police made this known on its X (Twitter) page on Thursday night. Recall that Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier announced that Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy. “The Police wish to inform the public … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has postponed the 293rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September 25 and 26, 2023. This was disclosed in a Thursday press statement by the bank’s Director of Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin. But no reason was given for the decision. “The Monetary Policy Committee … [Read more…]
Police authorities in Lagos State have exhumed the remains of singer Mohbad and are set to begin autopsy. The singer died last week in unclear circumstances with Nigerians protesting and calling for justice for Mohbad. While the rapper, known officially as Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, was buried less than a day after his death, the spokesman … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture, Patrick Ubru, today, Tuesday led a delegation from the Federal Government and the Enugu Ministry of Agriculture to Adarice Farm in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, to inspect projects and interact with farmers. The delegation, which comprises the Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture and member representing Nsukka … [Read more…]
Youths on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad died last Tuesday aged 27 in an unclear circumstance, with many Nigerians demanding a thorough probe into his death. The youths, all in black T-shirts began the rally from the popular, Panseke … [Read more…]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. … [Read more…]
Apparently disturbed by flood of petitions alleging widespread looting by traditional rulers of the palliatives aimed at cushioning the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government, the Akwa Ibom State government has read riot act, threatening to withdraw certificates of recognition, as well as sack any village head found culpable in … [Read more…]
Elon Musk said X, formerly Twitter, could be rolling out a paywall to all its users. Musk says the move was critical to help deal with bots on the platform. The billionaire did not give specifics but said X would charge “just a small amount of money. “The single most important reason that we are … [Read more…]
The Fifth Generation (5G) services subscription has 500,000, says the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This is even as the commission is targeting 50 per cent broadband penetration before the end of 2023. The executive vice chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at a media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government, Monday, took a major step in checkmating the activities of miners in the state with the sealing of illegal mining sites and sites without environmental impact certifications and mitigation plans. Recall that the Governor Peter Mbah administration had in June banned illegal mining activities in the state and also set up … [Read more…]