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2 drivers knock down policeman, attempt to snatch rifle in Lagos

January 1, 2024 Bonny Okoh 0

Two unidentified automobile drivers are said to have run over two police officers on stop-and-search duty in Oshodi, Lagos State. The incident occurred on Friday about 7:30 p.m., while the officers were on duty at […]

FG unveils plan to build 10,000 housing units for medical professionals

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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced a groundbreaking initiative to develop 10,000 housing units nationwide under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities project. This ambitious plan aims to address the persistent housing […]

Panic as United Airlines flight makes emergency return to Lagos after mid-air technical issue

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A United Airlines flight bound for Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency return to Lagos on Thursday following a mid-air technical issue. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered as N27903 and operating as Flight UA613, […]

A look at top 8 most luxurious hotels in Africa

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In an era where travel evolves into an indulgent art, luxury destinations represent the pinnacle of personalized service, design excellence, and immersive hospitality. Across Africa and beyond, these opulent retreats promise not just accommodations but […]

President Tinubu appoints Ganduje, Abe, others as board chairpersons

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of chairpersons for 42 federal organizations, as well as a Secretary for the Board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The announcement was made in a […]

Gov Makinde loses elder brother

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The family of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has been thrown into mourning following the unexpected demise of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, in Ibadan. The heartbreaking news was officially announced on Friday, January […]

FAAC withholds direct disbursement to LGs over administrative lapses

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that statutory monthly allocations for the 774 local governments across Nigeria will not be directly disbursed this January due to their failure to submit required account details […]

Rivers police arrest 2 pastors over discovery of fetish items in churches

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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two pastors following the discovery of fetish items in their churches in the Rumunduru community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The arrests, carried out on January 20, 2025, were […]

Mozambique’s new president fires police chief accused of human rights abuses

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The newly inaugurated President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo has dismissed Police Chief Bernardino Rafael. The announcement, made on Thursday, marks the first major security shake-up of Chapo’s presidency, as he seeks to restore public trust […]