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The army authorities have discovered explosives at the scene of the Ikeja bomb blast, 21 years and nine months after. The explosion which occurred on January 27, 2002 at the Military Cantonment in Ikeja is believed to have killed at least 1,100 people and displaced over 20,000 with many others injured and rendered homeless. Bombs…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate Action Plan to halt the impending flood crisis nationwide. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, Tinubu, represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, made…
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There are growing concerns over the rising price of cooking gas as a kilogramme is now sold for between N1,000 and N1,200 in parts of the country, checks by Daily Trust have shown. There are also fears that the price may rise further owing to the scarcity of the product, which marketers are attributing to…
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The operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have arrested two suspected internet fraudsters at the residence of a Nigerian popular singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, widely known as Skales. The EFCC made this known on Tuesday via an X post, disclosing the names of the two alleged criminals as…
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In this interview, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, defends plans for upward review of emoluments of the President, Governors and political office holders which has been interpreted in many quarters to mean ‘jumbo pay’. Shehu also speaks on some other issues of national importance. Excerpts: Some Nigerians…
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Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has urged churches, mosques nightclubs, bars and event centres to adhere to the recommended sound levels to prevent noise pollution. In a statement on LASEPA’s X handle, the agency pointed out that excessive noise poses a significant threat to the tranquility and well-being of the communities. It stated…
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The Rescue Team of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has rescued and rehabilitated a female American citizen found wandering in the Ijegun area of the state. The team rescued the woman recently while responding to a distress call to the emergency toll-free line of the state government by a reporter who…
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You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world. During my career I…
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Arsenal are reportedly planning a potential swap deal which will see 24-year-old Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Jesus switch clubs next summer. As per a report in Fichajes, the Gunners are ready to use the Brazilian to convince Napoli to part ways with Osimhen next year. The Premier League North London club see the Nigerian international…