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Aug

14

2024

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FRSC Confirms 16 Dead As Trailer Loses Control Along Lagos – Ibadan Expressway

Mishap, News Flash, South West

FRSC Confirms 16 Dead As Trailer Loses Control, Ram into Vehicles Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 16 persons in an accident involving multiple vehicles at the Ojoo-Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. The spokesperson, FRSC, Oyo State Sector Command, Mr Mayowa Odewo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that 17 other people sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident. He said two people were injury-free of the 35 people, made up of 14 male adults, 10 female adults, six female children and five male…

Jun

09

2024

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Why We Raided Akure Night Clubs, Arrested 127 Suspected Yahoo Boys – EFCC

Crime, News Flash, Security, South West

Why we raided Akure night clubs, arrested 127 suspected Yahoo boys – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has disclosed that its operatives raided nightclubs in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday. While revealing that no fewer than 127 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested during the sting operation carried out in the wee hours of Saturday, the anti-graft agency stated that the operation was basically to effect the arrest of the suspects after receiving an intel. DAILY POST had reported how a groom-to-be and his friend were arrested in the raid. According to the spokesperson of the agency, Dele…

May

03

2024

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Lagos GDP Hits N41 Trillion, Ranks 7th In Africa

Economy, Lagos, News Flash, South West

Lagos GDP Hits N41 Trillion, Ranks 7th In Africa The Lagos State Government has revealed that its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, has moved from N27trn to N41 trillion within four years of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, disclosed this on Thursday, during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year in office of the second term of Governor Sanwo-Olu, held at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. According to George, “Over the last couple of years, Lagos had face numerous challenges particularly when COVID 19 and Endsars struck. “And so we have had…

Apr

18

2024

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Oyo Police Arraign 29 Yoruba Nation Agitators

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash, South West

Oyo Police Arraign 29 Yoruba Nation Agitators About 29 Yoruba Nation agitators were, on Wednesday, arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for their involvement and roles in the failed invasion of the Governor’s Office and the state House of Assembly. The case, with charge number Mi/520c/2024, is between the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, some masked persons suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to hoist their flag before the joint security personnel demobilised them. They were arraigned on seven counts of…

Apr

07

2024

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Gov Otti Honours Sanwi-Olu, As Lagos Gov Gives Out Daughter In Marriage

Entertainment, Marriage And Love, People & Events, South West

GOV OTTI HONOURS SANWO-OLU, AS LAGOS GOV GIVES OUT DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday honoured the first family of Lagos State as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, gave their pretty daughter, Modupeoreoluwa, in marriage to Mr. Oladele Adebayo Johnson. The event, which brought together the cream of Lagosians, politicians, business people and other distinguished personalities, also had the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in attendance. Equally in attendance at the wedding event, marked with a service at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, and reception at the Old Lagos…

Mar

16

2024

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Ooni Of Ife Welcomes Beautiful Twins

Birthday, News Flash, South West

Ooni Of Ife Welcomes Beautiful Twins Official Announcement: we welcome the beautiful Twins! 👑💟👑 Congratulations to the Arole Ooduduwa Olofin Adimula,Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi - Ojaja II 👑 Mother and children are doing well to the glory of God Almighty. To everyone in the waiting room, praying for the fruits of the womb, we shall celebrate your babies soon by His grace. Amen. Aku Orire Baami Kabiyesi, Ooni Ife ati gbogbo omo

Mar

14

2024

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EFCC Arrests 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

Crime, News Flash, South West

EFCC Arrests 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 45 suspected internet fraudsters in the Ikorodu area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the agency’s official X handle on Wednesday. The statement read, “They were arrested on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Ikorodu, Lagos, following intelligence on the activities of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network, OCSN, operating in that axis of the state. “Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include exotic vehicles, sophisticated mobile devices, and laptops. “They…

Feb

28

2024

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“I’m Back To Face Killer Herdsmen In Yorubaland” – Sunday Igboho

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security, South West

“I’m Back To Face Killer Herdsmen In Yorubaland” – Sunday Igboho Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, says he is back in the country to chase killer herdsmen out of Yorubaland. Adeyemo who said this in a video that went viral on Tuesday, said the Federal Government and soldiers deployed to Yorubaland cannot combat the menace of the herdsmen on their own. To a cheering crowd as seen in the video, Igboho said, “I want you all to stand with me so that we can liberate ourselves from the herders encroaching on our lands. Let us…

Feb

24

2024

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Tinubu, Governors, Others Pay Tributes As Akeredolu Was Buried In Owo

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, South West

TINUBU, GOVERNORS, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTES AS AKEREDOLU IS BURIED IN OWO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday joined Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, other State Governors, former governors and prominent Nigerians at the funeral ceremony of the former governor of the State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in Owo. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said Nigeria has lost a man whose legacy will endure, emphasizing that rather than mourn, it’s a day to celebrate Akeredolu’s life and his contributions to humanity. President Tinubu highlighted Akeredolu’s lasting impact on history and expressed…

Feb

05

2024

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Excitement In Lagos As Governor Announce The Red Line Rail Project Commissioning

Environment, Metro, News Flash, South West

Sanwo-Olu wrote: Exciting times for Lagos. I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more relief for commuters This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents. During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, we reiterated our dedication to completing the Blue Line Rail project's second phase. This trip was important to meet with the leadership and finalise our plans for an integrated system…