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Mar

2024

EFCC Arrests 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

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

2024

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By Abia ThinkTank

“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

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

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…

Nov

2023

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“Stop Destroying People’s Properties ” – Peter Obi Tells Sanwo-Olu

Lagos, News Flash, South West

Stop destroying people’s properties – Peter Obi calls out Sanwo-Olu Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the most recent general election, responded to the recent demolition of properties in Lagos State. Obi pleaded with the government to take the suffering of the people into account and make an effort to humanise their policies. “All government actions must show compassion, even though we should enforce sensible regulations,” he declared.Remember that the State’s efforts to demolish illegal constructions have not been without controversy. There has been outcry by affected residents as the government undertakes what it called a…

Nov

2023

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South East: Traditional Ruler Found Dead, Body Mutilated

Crime, News Flash, South East, South West

Traditional Ruler Found Dead, Mutilated The traditional ruler of Otulu Amumara autonomous community in Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area of Imo State, Eze Joe-Benz Ochulor, has been found dead with one of his legs severed off his body. An indigene of the area, Frank Nwaete, told LEADERSHIP that the late monarch was discovered along the Chokoneze-Mbutu Road in Aboh Mbaise local government area of the State but with one of his legs chopped off by unknown assailants. Eze Ochulo, who until his death was the Olu 1 of Otulu-Amumara, was whisked away from his palace by gunmen on Saturday, November…

Nov

2023

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Gov. Akeredolu Denies Spending N7bn On Contingency

News Flash, Politics, South West

Gov. Akeredolu Denies Spending N7bn On Contingency Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has denied personally spending over N7 billion on contingency without budgetary approval from the State House of Assembly. Akeredolu through his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde said what was being referred to erroneously as contingency was the money approved for palliative by the Federal government. A news media outfit had alleged that Akeredolu had spent over N7 billion in contingency without approval from the lawmakers in the state. It further alleged that the anti-graft agencies have moved to investigate the finances of the state. But Olatunde said…