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Nigeria fined for AFCON qualifier overcrowding

Admin 1 9 years ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed the fine at a disciplinary meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, threatening “sanctions will be applied” if there was any repeat. More than 40,000 spectators crammed into the 15,000-capacity Ahmadu Bello Stadium in the […]

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N23.3b bribe: INEC chiefs to face disciplinary panel

Admin 1 9 years ago

EFCC quizzes 16 directors Some Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials have been summoned to the agency’s Abuja headquarters in connection with the alleged N23.29billion bribe the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is probing. The EFCC has quizzed 16 […]

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Man, 56, docked in Lagos for allegedly defrauding customer of N8m

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A 56-year-old, Abiodun Akande, who allegedly defrauded a businessman, Felix Obichukwu, of N8 million, was on Wednesday docked at a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Akande, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of obtaining money […]

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Police tortured, killed my father. Says 10 year old boy

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A 10-year-old boy, Jonathan Adewuyi has accused policemen attached to the Ayinla Police Division in Agbado, Ogun State of torturing his father to death. The incident occurred at the weekend at 4, Itoki Road, Itoki, where the boy lived with […]

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Ex-Law School boss seeks living wage for ‘baby’ lawyers

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Former Nigerian Law School (NLS) Director-General, Dr. Tahir Mamman (SAN) has urged senior lawyers to pay living wages to young lawyers to enable them develop their potential as the profession’s future. Dr. Mamman, a senior partner in J-K Gadzama LLP, […]

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Nigerians in diaspora reject CCT act amendment

Admin 1 9 years ago

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Scandinavia, Ayoola Lawal has described the ongoing attempt by the senate to amend the Code of Conduct Tribunal Act as a shameful and illegal act that must be resisted by all means. […]

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Lagos to enforce Okada restrictions, street trading laws

Admin 1 9 years ago

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would henceforth strictly enforce the law on environmental offences, restriction of operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada on certain routes and street trading. Rising from the monthly Security Council Meeting […]

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NDLEA Arrests Woman Feigning Pregnancy With Wraps Of Cocaine

Admin 1 9 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday arrested a woman at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, who faked pregnancy with wraps of substances suspected to be cocaine.This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the […]

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Prof. Sagay Criticizes Supreme Court's Verdict on Wike's Election

Admin 1 9 years ago

Prof. Itse Sagay A SUMMARY OF MY REVIEW OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNORSHIP CASE ENTITLED: “A FAREWELL TO ELECTION PETITIONS”. Prof. Itse Sagay, SAN. In this summary, I make comment on the important issues raised by the Supreme […]

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Pitbull Severely Raped Then Hanged By Its Owners

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The FBI is involved with the investigation into the death of a pit bull that was severely raped while being restrained and later hanged in Washington on the property of the Department of Natural Resources on Monday. A $10,000 reward […]