Recent Arrest Made After Woman Was Stripped Naked Accused of Phone Theft
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Recent Arrest Made After Woman Was Stripped Naked Accused of Phone Theft

Edo State Police Command have taken into custody five women for allegedly stripping Christabel Akhigbe naked in Benin City on suspicion of phone theft. According to reports from NewsNow, Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adeboye, shared this information with the press in Benin City, stating that the women also filmed the victim unclothed and shared the video on various social media platforms. Adeboye explained that the suspects accused Christabel of stealing an Android phone belonging to Blessing Lucky. After Christabel returned the phone to the rightful owner, the group of women lured her into a room, physically attacked and undressed her, even threatening to harm her private parts with pepper. They recorded the incident and circulated it on social media. Upon receiving the...
PETAN Members and Others Interested in Bidding for Nigeria’s Oil Blocks
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PETAN Members and Others Interested in Bidding for Nigeria’s Oil Blocks

Members of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) have expressed their interest in bidding for 12 onshore and seven deep offshore blocks that are up for sale. In a telephone interview with Vanguard, PETAN chairman Engr. Wole Ogunsanya confirmed this. Ogunsanya mentioned, “We are currently assessing the available fields to determine their viability for our members.” The 12 Petroleum Prospecting Leases (PPLs) include 300, 301, 3008, 3009, 2000, 2001, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, and Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 51. The Deep Offshore Blocks, PPLs, are numbered 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, and 306. Various indigenous and International Oil Companies (IOCs) are also exploring the potential purchase of these oil assets. Regarding this trend, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Executive of t...
Man Arrested by Police for Stealing Phones at Church Services
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Man Arrested by Police for Stealing Phones at Church Services

One individual named Babatunde Olaoluwa, known for his theft of mobile phones in places of worship, has been apprehended by the Ekiti State Police Command. The arrest took place following the disappearance of seven mobile phones during a gathering at the Christ Apostolic Church in Ayegbaju-Ekiti. In a statement signed by the Command's public relations officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, this incident was detailed. According to the statement, "During an event at the Christ Apostolic Church in Ayegbaju-Ekiti, Babatunde Olaoluwa, a lone thief specializing in phone theft within worship centers, was arrested at about 16:30hrs yesterday after seizing seven different phones owned by various individuals." "Pretending to be a member of the church, the suspect observed the worshippers and took advantage...
Bus carrying 18 passengers crashes in Taraba, resulting in multiple injuries
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Bus carrying 18 passengers crashes in Taraba, resulting in multiple injuries

Reports indicate that a Kakara Transport Nig. Ltd. bus, with a capacity of 18 seats, was involved in an accident within Gashaka Local Government Council of Taraba State. The incident occurred shortly after passing the old bridge, a short distance from Serti, the administrative headquarters of Gashaka Council, and led to several passengers sustaining injuries of varying severity. Allegedly, the driver of the 18-seat bus, en route from Gembu to Jalingo, lost control after the rear tires experienced a sudden burst. Witnesses interviewed by NewsNow pointed to potential overloading as the cause of the accident. As per one witness, the bursting of the two rear tires was attributed to the bus being overloaded. The bus overturned three times before coming to a halt following a collision with ...
Partnership between Ekiti State and America to boost cashew production and market access
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Partnership between Ekiti State and America to boost cashew production and market access

Initiating a program aimed at enhancing productivity and market access, the Ekiti State Government will soon distribute subsidized polyclonal cashew seedlings to cashew farmers across the state. Speaking in Ado Ekiti, Commissioner for Agriculture Ebenezer Boluwade disclosed that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting this initiative to improve cashew trade by enhancing harvest and post-harvest techniques and strengthening supply chain connections between farmers and program companies under the PRO-Cashew USDA-funded development program, spanning a five-year period. Commencing in 2020, the PRO-Cashew project aims to assist cashew farmers in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria to boost productivity and market access. Boluwade noted that Ekiti ...
Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA
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Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA

Peering Advocacy And Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), a civil society organization, is advocating for collaboration among major stakeholders and electoral actors to ensure a comprehensive electoral reform. During a recent town hall meeting named “Citizen’s Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Reform” in Enugu, PAACA's Executive Director, Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, emphasized the need for such collaboration. The purpose of the meeting was to delve into the legal framework of the Electoral Act, 2021, which many individuals lack understanding of. Nwagwu expressed, “The key objective of this town hall meeting is to raise awareness about the legal framework governing our elections." During interactions with journalists about the upcoming 2023 general elections, Nwagwu highlighted the language...
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The ground-breaking for N15bn interchange bridge in Kano set by Gov Yusuf

As part of his vision to improve traffic flow in the ancient city, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has initiated the construction of a N15 billion three-tier interchange bridge at Kofar Dan’agundi in Kano metropolis. During a visit to the project site over the weekend accompanied by some cabinet members, the governor reiterated his administration's commitment to transforming Kano into a megacity. In December 2023, Governor Yusuf awarded the multi-billion-naira project to CCG Nigeria Limited with an 18-month completion timeline. Alongside this key project, another high-impact interchange bridge at Tal’udu roundabout in the city center was also awarded to alleviate traffic congestion. "We have established alternate routes and urge motorists to adhere to safety regulations to facilitate the sm...
Former Commissioner Kalu sheds more light on Abia Forensic Audit, disputes report
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Former Commissioner Kalu sheds more light on Abia Forensic Audit, disputes report

In a recent statement, Former Commissioner for Information; Trade & Investment during the tenure of former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, provided additional explanations regarding the contentious forensic audit report released by Alex Otti's government. Kalu highlighted some of Ikpeazu’s accomplishments and delved into the inception and execution of the airport project. The statement unveiled various details and was made public on Sunday. Here are the key points... “I have come across a publication from the 'Whistler' Blog allegedly endorsed by Chief James Chijioke Ume (Koos), purportedly Governor Alex Otti's close associate and possible successor, from Abam in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. The publication aimed to continue the media onslaught and legal battle against former Abi...
Addressing Youth Restiveness in North East: Insights from NIMASA DG Mobereola
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Addressing Youth Restiveness in North East: Insights from NIMASA DG Mobereola

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has expressed worries about the escalating youth restiveness issues in Nigeria, particularly in the North East region. During his speech at the North East Trade Fair in Bauchi on Sunday, the Director-General of the Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the untapped potential of the region's blue economy. He emphasized that leveraging this potential could help in reducing youth unemployment and enhancing security. Dr. Mobereola emphasized the necessity of attracting more private investors to explore the economic opportunities in the North East, spanning fishing, aquaculture, logistics, transportation, and tourism. Under the theme "Harnessing the Blue Economy Potential for Entrepreneurial Development: A Panacea for Youth Res...
NFF’s Stand Against Overage Players at the Golden Eaglets’ Camp
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NFF’s Stand Against Overage Players at the Golden Eaglets’ Camp

Confirmation has come from the head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 team, Manu Garba, regarding certain players failing the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test while in camp. The Golden Eaglets are currently in preparations for the 2024 WAFU B U-17 tournament scheduled to take place in Ghana. Garba is encountering challenges in finalizing his squad as the initial group of 54 invited players underwent MRI tests leading to a significant reduction in numbers. “Let me provide some clarity on this issue. The legitimate U-17 players, as per their official documentation submitted to the NFF and the MRI examinations conducted by the football body, are still present in the camp gearing up for the WAFU B U-17 competition. Upon the commencement of the camp last month, several reputable football academ...