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How Driver Sets Self, LASTMA Officer, Bus Ablaze To Evade Arrest In Lagos

LAGOS, NIGERIA – An unidentified commercial bus driver reportedly set himself, his vehicle, and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer on fire. The incident occurred during an alleged attempt by the driver to evade arrest for a traffic violation. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the event, stating …

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Ogun Govt. Suspends Teacher, Queries Principal Over Pupil’s Death

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened …

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House Of Representatives Reacts To Controversy Surrounding Lawmaker’s Alleged Assault On Bolt Driver

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives has officially addressed allegations of assault involving Alex Ikwechegh, the representative for Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The incident, which gained widespread attention, involved a viral video showing Ikwechegh allegedly assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. In the video, Ikwechegh …

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Ogun Government Shuts Down Obada Grammar School, Suspends Principal After Student’s Tragic Death

…As Government Delegation Visits Family of Late Student ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has ordered the closure of Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-emi, following the tragic death of Master Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student. The decision comes after authorities arrested and suspended …

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“My Behaviour Short Of Expectation”, Abia Lawmaker Apologises Over Assault On Bolt Driver

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a formal apology after an incident in which he assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who was delivering a package to him on Sunday. The apology, titled “A Statement of Regret and Commitment …

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Nigerian Lawmaker In Police Custody After Assaulting Bolt Driver In Abuja As Police Warn Against Misusing IGP’s Authority

…Driver Narrates Ordeal FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, is now in police custody following an alleged assault on an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja. The incident reportedly …

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Corruption In Nigeria: A Fraternity Beyond Physical – Primate Ayodele

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has boldly stated that corruption in Nigeria is a deeply rooted fraternity that cannot be eradicated by physical means alone. According to him, the battle against corruption requires more than just legal frameworks, technology, and law enforcement …

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How Armed Gunmen Abducted Ogun Journalist, Seun Odunlami In Broad Daylight

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Publisher of the online news platform, Newsjaunt, Seun Odunlami, was abducted by suspected armed men in the Oke-Ilewo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Odunlami was taken at approximately 1:00 pm while standing outside a Bank, where he had gone to …

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Akwa Ibom Police Command Arrests Armed Robbery Suspect

AKWA IBOM, NIGERIA – The Akwa Ibom Police command in its expanded efforts towards combating crime and criminal elements in the state arrested an armed robbery suspect According to a release e-signed and made available to the media by ASP Timfon John, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, For: Commissioner Of …

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Alleged Bribery: Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Assistant Superintendent

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II) for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. NYs Comptroller General, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made this known in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth …

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