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Man electrocuted during rain in Lagos

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

Lagos State Police Command has said that a yet-to-be identified 61-year-old man has lost his life after being electrocuted during the flood incident. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the death in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Thursday. He said that the incident happened...

Let’s put our differences aside – Peter Obi to party members

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has urged members of the party to put away differences and work together for harmony to thrive in the party Obi, who made this call on Friday via his X handle, said they would...

APC stalwart, Obono-Obla faults proponents of Ogoja State

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

Former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has faulted the promoters of Ohoja State. He said they did not consult with critical stakeholders, especially the component units, to know if they might like to be part of the proposed state. He disclosed this in a petition to the leadership of the...

Kaduna Assembly confirms Hajara KADSIECOM chairperson

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

Kaduna State House of Assembly has confirmed Hajara Muhammad as chairperson of the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM). The appointments of Noel Haruna and Fatima Kera were also confirmed by the House as permanent commissioners of the commission. Muhammad’s confirmation comes on the heels of her appointment as chairperson of...

Osun Amotekun Corps: General Adewinmbi out, Omoyele in

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police, Adekunle Omoyele (rtd) as the new Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps. The appointment of Omoyele comes after the expiration of the tenure of Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi who was appointed Corps Commander by former governor...

NNPCL to roll out 100 additional CNG stations in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2024July 5, 20240

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that an additional 100 Compressed Natural Gas stations will be rolled out nationwide in the next twelve months. Managing Director, NNPC Retail Limited, Huub Stokman disclosed this on Thursday at an inauguration of 11 CNG stations simultaneously across locations in Abuja and...

Hon Aliyu Wakili Boya bags Dynamic Leadership award by GPMI

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

By Augustine Aminu President General, Global Peace Movement International, UK Dr Mike Uyi has described Hon Aliyu Wakili Boya as a man with impeccable leadership strides in the political landscape of Nigeria.Uyi gave the commendations at the presentation of Dynamic Leadership at his office at the House of Representatives in Abuja...

Rivers: Group Rejects Black Market Ruling On Defection Case

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

The Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria (PDCN) has rejected the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the defection case involving 25 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Jack Thomas, the group described the court’s decision to nullify...

Super Eagles to face Benin, Libya, Rwanda in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In the group are Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda. Benin Republic, handled by former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last...

Arsenal confirms deal for Okonkwo, six other players

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

Arsenal have confirmed deals for seven of their academy players. The players are: Brian Okonkwo, Maldini Kacurri, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia, Harrison Dudziak, Sebastian Ferdinand, Osman Kamara. The Gunners disclosed this in a lengthy statement via their website on Thursday. “Seven of our academy players have signed new professional contracts...

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Man electrocuted during rain in Lagos

Let’s put our differences aside – Peter Obi to party members

APC stalwart, Obono-Obla faults proponents of Ogoja State

Kaduna Assembly confirms Hajara KADSIECOM chairperson

Osun Amotekun Corps: General Adewinmbi out, Omoyele in

NNPCL to roll out 100 additional CNG stations in Nigeria

Hon Aliyu Wakili Boya bags Dynamic Leadership award by GPMI

Rivers: Group Rejects Black Market Ruling On Defection Case

Super Eagles to face Benin, Libya, Rwanda in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Arsenal confirms deal for Okonkwo, six other players