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Prisoners protest against fellow prisoner, General Marshal, accuse him of highhandedness — report
Inmates at the Nigerian Federal Custodial Centre at Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State have protested against one of their counterparts, Mr Godspower Ikoro, popularly known as 'General-Marshal' for his alleged high-handedness and violation of their human rights and the provisions of the Nigerian Correctional Services Act 2019.
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Rainfall, heavy security as students block Lagos airport road over ASUU strike [VIDEO]
They could be seen singing and dancing on the road, creating gridlock on the busy road. The protesters defied rain to stage the demonstration.
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All gunmen arrested in Anambra are Igbo — Governor Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo on Sunday revealed the identity of gunmen terrorising parts of the state, saying all of those caught are Igbos.
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Videos: Caroline Danjuma and ex-husband Musa Danjuma reunite at daughter’s birthday
Nollywood actress and reality TV star Caroline Danjuma and her billionaire ex-husband, Musa Danjuma have reunited. The ex-lovers were seen parting together as they celebrated their daughter Elizabeth who celebrated her 8th birthday over the weekend. The couple who made headlines a few years ago following their split, had so…
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Oyo oracle to pick Alaafin from 65 aspirants, kingmakers say
The Oyo Mesi Traditional Council has said all the 65 contestants to the Alaafin stool who appeared for an interview recently are to proceed further in the selection process.
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17-year-old arrested for turning down man’s sexual overtures
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State following a complaint by one Mr. James who claims she owes him N17, 000. Via a statement by a Human right group, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign, Mr. James gifted the teenager N17, 000 while…
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ADC dismisses purported expulsion of key leaders by ex-national chairman
The interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Saturday, dismissed the purported expulsion of some of its key national leaders by the immediate past National Chairman of the party, Ralphs Okey Nwosu.
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Anambra bans miniskirts in private, public schools
The Anambra State Government has banned the wearing of miniskirts in both public and private schools in the state. This is just as schools in the state will be resuming the new academic session on Monday. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced the government’s decision during an interactive…
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We still plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty – Buhari
The Federal Government says the planned lifting of 100 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2030 is attainable if stakeholders play their expected roles effectively. Ms Kachollum Daju, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, said this when she addressed newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. Recall reports that President…
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How DSS found 24 Military uniforms, over N100 million in Tukur Mamu’s home
Fresh Court documents have revealed how the Department of State Security Services, DSS, recovered over $151,000 dollars(over N105,000,000) in cash during a recent raid on the residence of Desert Herald Publisher, Tukur Mamu. This is contrary to the widespread reports that a paltry sum of $151 was found in the…