The video of a man purportedly running away from operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the 1004 Flats building in the Victoria Island Area of Lagos, jumping down from the 6th floor of the building and dying instantly. The video is not yet confirmed by the police or members of the EFCC see video
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The Ogun State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria (NANS) on Tuesday urged the self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho to review his strategy, urging him to explore dialogue and consultation with relevant stakeholders in Southwest in order to find lasting solutions to the activities of killer – herdsmen in the region. The student’s body,
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Sunday Adeyemo, a youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho, on Monday, visited Ogun to “flush out” killer herdsmen from the state. Igboho made news headlines after he issued an ultimatum to Fulani herders in Ibarapa local government area of Oyo state. His action had sparked tension in the state, leading to the destruction of properties in the area. His
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Maduagwu, who recently disclosed that he is gay, also called on the US President, Joe Biden, to place sanctions on the Nigerian government over the 2014 anti-gay law. ollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has alleged that 40 percent of the current lawmakers and over 12 state governors are homosexuals but are in the closet. Maduagwu, who recently disclosed that he is
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Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, says there should be a law banning the movement of cattle from the north to the south. Speaking with journalists after he and All Progressives Congress (APC) governors met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state, Ganduje said if the movement of cattle is not stopped, there will be no end to farmer-herder
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye says he will not die young, predicting he will live to celebrate his 90th birthday before preparing to breathe his last. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) who is currently 78 years of age, and would be 90 in 2033, says unless Jesus Christ returns, then it would be a lie to
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A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has unveiled his new lover, a Lebanese-Nigerian, Lilian Olajumoke Ellas. Mr Fani-Kayode revealed her identity on his official Twitter and Instagram handles on Friday and described her as ‘‘The Real Deal’’. Ms Ellas is a beauty entrepreneur and owner of Lillies Salon and Spa, located in Abuja. The occasion was her birthday which
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Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has met with the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) over the challenges facing herders in the country. Speaking during the meeting on Friday, in Abuja, Sultan said there is need to find workable solutions to address security and socioeconomic challenges confronting members of the association. The monarch, who is the
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Suleiman Akinbami, an oil dealer in Ekiti state, says those who kidnapped him spoke Yoruba fluently. Akinbami was abducted on January 10 by gunmen at one of his filling stations in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. He was released a week later in Kogi state after paying an undisclosed sum as ransom. Narrating his experience in an interview with The
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Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna central, says the solution to the crisis between farmers and herders in the south-west is the setting up of grazing reserves and agro-allied industries in the north. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Sani said it is not possible for herders to move around with cattle and not clash with farmers. The former senator
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