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The Nigerian Correctional Services has disclosed that Idris Ogunleye, also known as Bobrisky, was not kept in the general cell because he has some special features that are feminine in nature. Micheal Benson, the NCoS official in charge of the Kirikiri Medium Security Facility, said this on Monday during the investigative hearing conducted by the […]

Why we did not put Bobrisky in general cell – NCoS

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In preparation for the independence celebration and to ensure effective policing, especially over planned nationwide protests, the Adamawa State Police Command has interfaced with critical stakeholders. The command said in a statement that the interface, which took place on Monday, was aimed at discouraging the planned protest by “faceless individuals and/or groups” due to the […]

October 1 protest: Police deploy operatives, warn against violence in Adamawa

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Victor Osimhen can leave Napoli permanently for €90m in the January transfer window, according to RAI Sport. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal earlier this month. The striker reportedly extended his Napoli contract until June 2027 before leaving the club on a temporary transfer, and his release clause was lowered to €75m from […]

Transfer: Napoli can sell Osimhen for €90m in January — report

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Abuja, Sept. 30, 2024 – Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, has advised Nigerians to take action and reclaim Nigeria’s democracy from the looming threats of oppression. Atiku made the call on Monday in his message to nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. Atiku also called for united efforts for the nation to achieve the greatness envisioned by the nation’s esteemed founders He expressed regret that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, had taken advantage of the weaknesses of opposition parties …
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Following reports of the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, meeting with President Bola Tinubu regarding the alleged plan to collapse the NNPP into the APC in exchange for a ministerial position, the president has been advised not to meet with him without the presence of APC leaders, […]

APC/NNPP alleged merger: Be wary of Kwankwaso – APC chieftain cautions Tinubu

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Fire gutted a courtroom in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin the state capital on Sunday night. The fire incident was said to have occurred some minutes after 8.00 PM on Sunday, and completely destroyed one courtroom before it was curtailed by the state Fire Service. According to the State Fire Service, the fire […]

Fire guts courtroom in Kwara, burns documents, electronics

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, and the United Nations Secretary-General in New York to exert pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from deploying armed security operatives against peaceful protesters planning to hold demonstrations on October 1, 2024, in […]

October 1 protest: HURIWA seeks UN protection for protesters

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Johannesburg, Sept. 30, 2024 – Petrol and diesel prices in South Africa will be lowered by more than R1 a litre on Wednesday, pushing fuel prices to levels last seen before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced this on Monday. The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be cut by R1.14 a litre, while 93 petrol will be R1.06 cheaper. The wholesale price of diesel will fall by between R1.12 and R1.14, depending on the sulphur content. The wholesale price of illuminating …
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…..Melanin Kapital from Kenya wins 2nd position with US$10,000, while Guinean fintech YMO takes 3rd with US$5,000. Lome (Togo), Sept. 30, 2024 – Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, has announced Daba Finance, the Ivorian Fintech, as the Grand Winner of its flagship Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024.  Twelve (12) innovative fintech startups competed to impress the esteemed panel of five judges for the US$50,000 prize. The judges, which comprised of renowned industry experts, evaluated the finalists based on criteria such as innovation, market potential, scalability and team strength.  After a fierce competition, Daba Finance takes home US$50,000 with its solution …
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Lagos, Sept. 30, 2024 – Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, Polaris Bank has been adjudged as Nigeria’s topmost bank in lending to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The award was given in recognition of Polaris Bank’s longstanding commitment to supporting MSMEs through several direct and indirect funding channels. The event was the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 2024 organised by Nairametrics and The Economic Forum held in Lagos last weekend. The judges said the choice of Polaris Bank as the ‘Best in MSME Lending’ (Banking Sector) was based …
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