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400 Nigerians Deported From UAE

Wendy R.

The United Arab Emirates has deported four hundred Nigerians including 90 females and 310 males. They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the office of the National Security Adviser alongside the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders. lindaikejisblog.com

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Two Nigerian Men Convicted In UK For Multiple Rapes

Wendy R.

Two Nigerian men have been found guilty of multiple rapes in the United Kingdom. Tosin Dada, 34, previously of Knox Road, Wellingborough, and Solomon Ibukun Adebiyi, 39, previously of Stanley Street, Northampton, were both charged with three counts of r@pe each in connection with the offence on March 12, 2022. The 17-year-old victim was s3xually assaulted inside an address on Abington Square in Northampton town centre. The duo claimed that they had consensual s3x with the victim. Their nine-day trial at Northampton Crown Court ended last week with both men being found unanimously guilty by the jury on all charges…

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Three Officers Arrested As IGP Orders Investigation Into Killing Of Student In Kwara

Wendy R.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the Homicide section of the Force Criminal Investigation Dept (FCID) Abuja, to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State. Abdulyekeen was killed on the 4th of September 2024. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi on Monday, said the officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command, and they…

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FG Signs $1bn Iron Ore Deal With China

Wendy R.

The Federal Government has signed a $1bn iron ore steel deal project with China. This was revealed in a statement by Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development Minister Dr Oladele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan. The deal was signed for Kogi State as a breakthrough in the Federal Government’s campaign to make local value addition the model of development in the solid minerals sector. While addressing the promoters- Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited of Nigeria and Sinomach-He of China-on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to China in Beijing recently, Alake pledged the cooperation of…

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BREAKING: Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down As Tinubu’s Spokesman

Wendy R.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gabjabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. According to Ngelale, he stepped down from his roles to deal with medical matters presently affecting…

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US Confirms First Bird Flu Case Without Animal Contact

Wendy R.

A person in the state of Missouri has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu without a known exposure to infected animals, authorities said Friday. The adult patient, who has underlying conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22, received antiviral medications against influenza, then recovered and was discharged, according to statements from the Centers for Control and Disease Prevention and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Because the patient’s flu type appeared suspicious on an initial test, it was sent for additional testing in state and federal laboratories, which revealed it…

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Plateau Governor Sacks 17 Transition LG Chairmen

Wendy R.

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has dissolved the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective from September 6, 2024. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday night by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere. The transition committees were initially set up on June 9, 2023, with a tenure of six months, but their terms were extended multiple times until their dissolution. In the interim, the Governor directed the Directors of Personnel Management in the 17 local government areas to oversee the administration of the councils until elections scheduled for…

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Hon. Gbenga Ajayi’s Stridency And It’s Lasting Impact On The Present Osun State Administration

Wendy R.

Hon.Gbenga Ajayi Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Osun State On Community And Social Development Agency (CSDA), is well known for his unparalleled strides and commitment to community development and empowerment. Hon. Ajayi innovative, leadership style and ambiance has garnered him respect within the State, and inspired several Youths to follow his footprints. His devotion Indicates that stable Communities and Social Development can lead to better employment opportunities and improved well-being. Hon. Ajayi through his commitment, has continously proven that developmental projects can integrate more seamlessly into local economies, sustaining a cycle of productivity and growth within Osun…

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Zamfara Govt Denies Claim Of Funding Terrorism

Wendy R.

Zamfara State Government has dismissed the claims circulating that it has provided a large sum of money to some notorious bandits leaders under the pretext of reconciliation, and to allow the state government to carry out mining activities, funded by the State Security Trust Fund. The Secretary to the State government, Abubakar Nakwada made this known while addressing the newsmen in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The state government also reaffirmed its stance on non-negotiating with bandits or any criminal groups in the state. Zamfara State has been a hotspot for illegal mining activities, primarily due to its rich deposits…

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FOSAD Demand Immediate Reversal Of Fuel Price Hike To Prevent Further Hardship On Nigerians

Wendy R.

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses profound distress over the recent increase in fuel price to almost N1000 per litre, which has exacerbated the already challenging economic conditions faced by millions of Nigerians. The sudden and steep hike in the cost of petrol has triggered widespread hardship, pushing many citizens further into poverty and creating additional strain on businesses and households across the country. The timing of this price increase could not be more detrimental, as Nigerians are still grappling with the economic fallout from fuel subsidy removal, rising inflation, and the ongoing challenges posed by unemployment and…

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