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Nigeria gets largest multi-brand auto workshop

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

The unveiling of the largest multi- brand automotive workshop in Lagos will be done today to service and repair all passenger and commercial automotive brands. The hi-tech auto company will offer 30% discounts on service and repairs in all vehicles ranging from Ferrari to Toyota between today

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Coscharis unveils Ford Skid plant in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Coscharis Group has unveiled a newly built assembly plant, which is the first ever Ford Assembly Plant in Nigeria and indeed the entire sub-Sahara Africa. The unveiling was done in a colorful ceremony in Lagos, after a long wait from when they first announced in November 2015 that the auto giant had commenced physical structuring […]

Education Metro

Cowbellpedia: Rivers produces two finalists for 2017 edition

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

The 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics TV Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited, approached a crucial bend recently in Lagos when two students from Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; cruised into the final stage. In the Junior category, Osasere Egharevba and Jessey Uche-Nwichi pushed off the

Crime Metro

Church Elder Kills His Wife In Akwa Ibom, Throws Body Parts Into Dust Bin

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

An elder at Light of the World Mission Church, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Sunday Uko had been arrested by the State Police Command for killing his wife. The Command said Uko allegedly killed his wife, Mrs. Martha Sunday Uko, 35, after a minor quarrel which resulted into a fight. According to a statement issued […]

Metro

Man 31, pleads for mercy after raping Nigerian minor

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

A Jos Upper Area Court has sentenced a 31–year-old security man, Joseph Vongjen, to four years in prison, for raping a 13-year-old girl. The judge, Yahaya Mohammed, sentenced Vongjen on Friday, after he pleaded guilty to the crime and begged for mercy. “You will spend four years in prison for this callous act; there is […]

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Exercise Crocodile Smile In Lagos By Nigerian Army

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2017 0

The Nigerian Army has assembled it’s men in Lagos for the flag off of Exercise Crocodile Smile II. Over 1000 military personnel, including the Special Boat Services of the Nigerian Navy are presently in Tarkwa Bay area of Lagos for the flag off. Already, artillery gun shots have been ringing out from the area with […]

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Okada Riders And Police Clash In Ibadan, One Dead, Many Injured

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

A man was feared killed when police and commercial motorcyclists clashed in the Yemetu area of Ibadan , Oyo State, on Tuesday. It was learnt that the victim, who was said to be a commercial motorcyclist, was shot by a policeman after he refused to part with money demanded from him by the cop. It […]

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Fire Guts Club Medusa In Osogbo, Osun (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

The fire which started around 10am in the morning gulped the upper end of the club finding its way into the roof of the building. The club is located beside the Old Terminus Hotel, Ajegunle area in Osogbo. As of the time of filing in this report, efforts are on to quench the fire as […]

Health Metro

A Lady Suffering From Monkey Pox In Enugu (Photo)

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

Enugu State has just recorded it’s first case of Monkey Pox, according to Nigerian blogger Amanda Chisom who shared photo of a female victim. She further disclosed that the patient is currently undergoing treatment at UNTH. This is coming after Lagos State recorded first two cases of the viral disease.

Crime Metro

Robbers Break Into A House In Delta, Break Gateman’s Head With Axe (Graphic Pics)

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

As shared by CEO Behind Bars Initiative Prince Harrison who lives in Delta…. ‘ 10/10/2017 ARMED ROBBERS ENCOUNTER When fathers, mothers, children are fast asleep. Some youths who refused to work decided to be walking all through the night, armed looking for where to steal, kill to make quick money. They arrived 12:34am this morning. […]

Health Metro

Monkeypox: Lagos state records 2 cases

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

Lagos State government on Monday alerted the public of possible outbreak of the new viral disease, Monkey Pox, saying two suspected cases have been recorded in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed this at a news conference on Monday, said that the two suspected cases were currently being […]

Health Metro News

Monkeypox: Bayelsa doctor, two others fully recovered, others getting better – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2017 0

The Bayelsa State government says some persons in the state infected with the deadly Monkeypox virus have started showing signs of recovery. Twelves persons were quarantined in the state after the first case of suspected monkeypox infection was reported a few days ago. The virus later spread to the neighbouring state of Rivers. The Commissioner […]

Metro News

Osun Suspends 5 Secondary School Principals

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2017 0

Between 2012 and 2015, a total of 1688 students passed out of the Baptist High School, Adeeke Iwo in Osun state and only 13 passed. Five school principals of the Baptist High School, Adeeke Iwo, have been suspended by the Osun State Government. The suspended school principals were accused of poor productivity, ineffective leadership and […]

Crime Metro

HairDresser In Lagos To Die By Hanging For Armed Robbery

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2017 0

For being found guilty of stealing a laptop and mobile phone at gunpoint, a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja yesterday sentenced a 25-year-old male hairdresser, Izunna Ajaere, to death. The presiding judge, Justice Kudirat Jose, sentenced him after finding him guilty of two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery brought against him by the […]

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Naija car lovers hold road safety seminar Oct 12

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

Naija Car Lovers, an online automotive blog, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Lagos State Sector Command and Automobile Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), an affiliate of the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) have concluded arrangement to s organizing a well packaged seminar on road usage titled; “Young Adults Road Safety Seminar”.

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Uber’s fare reduction: Driver-partners, passengers benefit

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

Uber driver-partners in Nigeria continue to generate additional net income as they witness a noticeable boost in earnings based on the fare reduction that was implemented in May this year. The fare reduction has not only been beneficial to driver-partners as their earnings remain strong but riders are benefiting from a reliable product at a […]

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Obaseki, Malaysian experts brainstorm on institutional framework for Edo industrial park

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and officials of the Malaysian East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) are currently reviewing the progress report on the proposed institutional framework that will support the planned Edo Industrial Park. The choice of the ECERDC, according to Obaseki, “was informed by the excellent way the Malaysian […]

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We’re mobilising relief for flood victims in Edo, Obaseki assures

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured communities affected by flood in Etsako Central Local Government Area and other parts of the state that government has deployed a team of officials to evaluate the situation and mobilise relief for victims. Obaseki, who said this when he received reports of flooding in some communities […]

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Obaseki, Okowa reminisce on old Bendel, advocate friendship, partnership

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his Delta State counterpart, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, reflected on the heydays of the old Bendel State, calling on Nigerians to extend hands of partnership to one another in business, politics and other human endeavours to build a united, prosperous country. Speaking to journalists during […]

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Oba Ewuare advocates repatriation of Benin artifacts carted away by Europeans

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has renewed the call for the repatriation of all Benin artifacts carted away during the European expedition to Benin Kingdom many years ago. Oba Ewuare II made the call when he received the United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Stuart Symington and […]