9 May 2025
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Author: Wendy R.

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Fire Outbreak Destroys N23.8m Worth Property In Kwara

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Property, including drugs, furniture and assorted drinks estimated at N23.8million were destroyed in a fire incident which broke out on Saturday at Alfa Yahaya area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The fire affected seven flats and two shops at number 5, Ado compound. It burnt three of the seven flats while the two shops were completely destroyed with items. Head of Media and Publicity, Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle confirmed the incident adding that men of the fire service worked excellently to minimise the damage caused by the fire. “However, the firemen were able to perform excellently well…

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Benue Crisis: Caution Akume, APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu

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A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, Garus Gololo, has asked President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, to call his political loyalists to order over Benue State politics. The PUNCH reports that the National Assembly caucus from Benue State, under the platform of APC, had penultimate week accused the state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, of running the State government like a parish. The NASS caucus members believed to be Akume’s loyalists also accused Governor Alia of marginalising APC members and acting “dictatorially” in the state’s running of the…

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Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen Signs New Napoli Contract

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has officially signed his new contract with Napoli to June 2026. Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis made the announcement himself by posting images of Osimhen signing the paperwork with only one word: ‘Done!’ According to Sky Sport Italia, Osimhen’s salary will increase to €10m per season after tax.   There will also be a release clause, believed to be set at €120-130m, valid only for clubs outside of Italy during the summer. On Friday, Romano noted that “the agreement between Napoli and Victor Osimhen on a new deal is 100% done and confirmed.   Oshimen…

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PHOTOS: Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community

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Several goods were destroyed on Saturday following a gas explosion that occurred at a market at Council Bus-Stop in the Idimu area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that seven lock-up shops were razed in the inferno. Some vehicles parked in a mechanic workshop close to the shops were also destroyed by the fire. According to a statement by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Margaret Adeseye, the emergency call was received around 2pm, adding that the fire which resulted from leakage of a gas cylinder in use at one of the shops led to the explosion that…

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Save Nigeria From Impending Danger, Anambra Cleric Tells Tinubu

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Catholic priest, Rev. Father Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as ‘Ebube Mụọnsọ’, has called on President Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, make meaningful efforts towards revamping the economy to reduce the sufferings of Nigeria and save the country from impending danger. Obimma made the call while speaking to journalists at Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Church, Umudioka in Dunukofia Council Area, on Saturday. The cleric observed that Nigerians have been in extreme hardship since the past seven months of the Tinubu-led administration, which according to him, has led to the death of many and massive migration of Nigerians to…

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Rapper Blueface Sued By Soulja Boy’s Baby Mama For Defamation

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Controversial rapper, Blueface has been sued by Soulja Boy’s baby mama, Jackilyn Martinez, after claiming he slept with her the day before her baby shower, among other things. Recall that Blueface and Soulja Boy have been beefing heavily on social media this week, which started after the two began arguing about who would win in a Verzuz battle. Things escalated quickly and Blueface made some pretty outlandish comments to Soulja Boy about Jackilyn, which includes, “Because I fucked your baby mama the day before your baby shower.” Rapper Blueface sued by Soulja Boy In the lawsuit filed on Friday, December…

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Abducted Akwa Ibom Judge And Driver Regain Freedom

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Abducted Akwa Ibom State High Court judge, Justice Joy Unwana, and her driver, Idorinyin Ekanem, have regained their freedom after spending five days in the kidnappers den.   LIB reported earlier that Justice Unwana and her driver were kidnapped on Monday, December 18, 2023, while returning to Uyo after a court session in Oron Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen also killed her police orderly, ThankGod Ekanem. However, Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr Ini Ememobong announced her release in a statement on Saturday, December 23. Ini said Governor Umo Eno, while receiving the freed…

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Reps Meet Minister On Palliatives, Loans For SMEs

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The House of Representatives Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises on Friday met with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, on key aspects of implementation of the presidential palliatives grants and loans. The committee’s Chairman, Mansur Soro, who led the team to ascertain the extent of funding and releases so far made to implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday through his Personal Assistant, Aleeyu Darazo. The House Committee on SMEs had previously met with other top government officials including the Minister of Industry, Trade and…

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NSCDC Deploys 25,000 Personnel Nationwide

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 25,000 of its personnel to ensure the protection of lives and critical infrastructure across the nation during the Yuletide season. NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi, stated this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. Audi said that the deployed officers and men of the corps drawn from several tactical units, would be on active surveillance to ensure that citizens celebrate the festive season without fear. “I would like to assure Nigerians that the corps will come out massively to ensure they provide safety for…

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Nollywood Actor, Dejumo Lewis Of ‘Village Headmaster’ Series, Dies At 80

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A Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, is dead. The veteran actor died at the age of 80 Actor, Saidi Balogun, confirmed his passing in a post shared on his Instagram account on Saturday. Sharing the photo of the late veteran, Saidi wrote, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.” While the specific details surrounding Lewis’ passing remain undisclosed, Balogun’s tribute has ignited an outpouring of condolences from fans and other actors and actresses. Lewis is a Nigerian film and television actor, famous for the Kabiyesi role in The Village Headmaster, Nigeria’s longest-running television soap opera shown…

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