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American woman in Pakistan demands $100K from U.S. to return

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2025 0

American Lady who held herself hostage in Pakistan says she’s ready to leave if people crowd fund for her ticket back to New York. 33-year-old Onijah Andrew Robinson flew to Pakistan to marry a 19-year-old that she met online, only to demand $100,000 from the government when his parents

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Brent trades above $80/brrl amidst Middle East tensions

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Global oil benchmark Brent hovered above $80 a barrel on Wednesday amid jitters over global trade disruption and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following attacks on ships by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures were up $1.07, or 1.4%, at $80.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude […]

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Kano court ‘sentences’ chicken to death

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2023 0

A man who has been ordered to kill his cockerel by a court in Kano State. The court gave the ruling following a complaint from a neighbour who told the court that the bird often deprived him of sleep. The court then gave the till Friday to kill the cockerel Magistrate Halima Wali on Tuesday […]

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FCT minister Set to commission 13 Satellite town projects, lauds Buhari”s infrastructure development

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2022 0

Hon minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has embarked on satellite town projects inspection and evaluation ahead of commissioning. Aliyu, while on tour of the projects, gave President Muhammadu Buhari credit for the laudable initiatives. The Minister was represented by Mr Obinna Francis, Coordinator Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), who inspected

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Nigeria’s Ambassador To UN Hails NYSC On Contribution To National Development

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2021 0

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Tijjani Muhammad Bande, has hailed the National Youth Service Corps as a well-thought-out initiative for engagement of youths in the nation’s developmental strides. He made the remarks today when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his office. Bande

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PharmAccess introduces online health information platform for Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021 0

PharmAccess Foundation has developed an online health information platform for all Nigerians to enable them get accurate, reliable, and relevant health information so they can take better control of their health The platform called Kulawa, is specifically tailored to meet local needs for health, healthcare, and health financing information.  Speaking about the

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Group Calls on FG, Stakeholders to Stand Against Gender Base Violence

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2021 0

By Yakubu Salisu, Kano The National Civil Society Action for Peace, Good Governance and Sustainable Development; has called upon the Federal Government of Nigeria, women groups, all civil society bodies and agencies, Faith based organisations, ministries, department and agencies as well as all well-meaning Nigerians; to take actions towards the total elimination of Gender

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Mob attacks fire officers over failure to quench inferno in Kogi

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2020 0

By Idris Ahmed An angry mob early morning on Saturday attacked staff of the Federal Ministry of Works and Federal Fire Service over their alleged failure to quench a blaze that engulfed a multi-billion naira electrical and electronics super store in Lokoja, Kogi state capital. The super store located on the popular IBB Road in […]

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Ebonyi signs agreement with Silverbird, Lagos Computer Village

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

By Charles Onyekwere Ebonyi state government has signed a business agreement with Silverbird Group and a consortium businessmen from Computer Village Lagos. The agreement which was signed during the Ebonyi Business Summit which held in Abakaliki, the state capital also saw the state government singing another agreement with another businesses concern, Everyday Group. The

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Osun CP cheats death in Ebonyi

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

By Charles Onyekwere The Commissioner of Police Osun State command, CP Undie Adie, Sunday 20th September escaped death in a motor accident which involved his convoy and a Toyota Corolla car along the Enugu Abakaliki Express way in Ebonyi State. The CP was returning from Cross River State where he attended a burial over the […]

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FCC lauds NNPC on women inclusion, AKK project

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Federal Character Commission (FCC) has applauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for ensuring a high level of gender balance in management positions in the Corporation. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Muheeba Farida Dankaka, gave the commendation while playing host to the management of the NNPC led by the Group managing […]

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We are not fraudsters — operators of Lagos Vehicle Waste Basket

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

By Benjamin Omoike Operators of the controversial Lagos State Vehicle Waste Basket have denied the accusation that they are fraudsters, following a statement from the Lagos State Ministry of Environment denying their operation. It will be recalled that the Ministry of Environment, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. […]

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Winners Emerge at the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon, as Sanwo-Olu Takes Giant Strides towards Affordable Electricity

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Lagos State Government has unveiled the two winners of the 3-Day Finals of the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon-Team Power Bit Crunchers from the hardware category and Team Zeena Platform from the Software group; the two winners earned the combined prize money of N10 Million. The winners and runners-up will also get working space at Eko […]

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Lagos govt announces finalists in smart meter hackathon

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

Lagos State Government has announced the frontrunners that will participate in the final hackathon design event slated for 16th through 18th September, 2020 when the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will announce the overall winner from each competing entries in hardware and software categories at the Grand Finale, at the Eko Innovative Centre, […]

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SON certifies NELMACO pipes, issues MANCAP certificate

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), on 9th September 2020, presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification to Nigeria first indigenous Pipe manufacturing company, NELMACO Global Resources. The MANCAP certificate was presented to the Chairman/CEO of NELMACO, Amb. Nelson Mkparu, by the Acting State Coordinator, SON

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CAN dissociates self from NCPC peace summit in Southern Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2020 0

By ldibia Gabriel Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State chapter has disassociated itself from a peace summit organized by Friends of Southern Kaduna, in collaboration with the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). Earlier, the summit meant to bring stakeholders together to stop the conflict in Southern Kaduna was boycotted by the Southern Kaduna

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Ogun assures workers of prioritising welfare

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

By Abiodun Taiwo Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of all its workers, irrespective of their status and affiliation Special Adviser to the State Governor and Managing Director of Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation, OPIC, Arc Abiodun Fari- Arole, said this at the inauguration of new executives of the Senior […]

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Delta vigilantes allegedly torture 26-year-old man to death

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

A 26-year-old man reportedly was tortured to death by members of the Irri Community Vigilante Group in Delta State’s Isoko South Local Government Area. The victim was tortured to death on Friday over the disappearance of N70,000 belonging to his uncle, who is a member of the vigilante outfit. A source in the community said […]

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Osogbo Court remands woman for pouring acid on man

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

An Osun Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo has remanded a 44-year-old woman Olawuni Adetoro for allegedly pouring substance suspected to be acid on one Olapoju Olawuni. Daily Times gathered that the victim was still in critical condition and is yet to recover since September 12, 2017 when the incident occurred. Police prosecutor, ASP Fagboyinbo Abiodun […]

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Police arrest man caught eating bread with faeces in Oyo

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2020 0

A trader identified as Emmanuel Egbu has been detained by Oyo State Police Command for reportedly eating bread with faeces. Egbu, who has a shop at the Sango area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was caught by some persons around 12 noon on Saturday. This caused a traffic snarl as many people thronged the […]