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Police arrest 30 protesters in Lagos, brutalize journalist

The Lagos State Police Command Thursday made do its threat to arrest any group that would stage a rally or protest during the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary, following the arrest of 30 members of the Coalition for Revolution otherwise known as #RevolutionNow. The protesters who chanted solidarity songs lamented that 60 years after independence, the …

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UPDATED: FG orders schools to reopen October 12

The Federal Government has given directives for the reopening of all schools in the country by October 12. This came about six months after closure of schools nationwide by the government to stem the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic. The minister of education, Adamu Adamu who made the announcement on Friday in Abuja, Also directed all …

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BBNaija 2020: Nengi uncovered she really likes Laycon

Evicted Big Brother Naija season 5 Housemate, Nengi has revealed that she likes Lacycon who emerged as the winner of the Show. Nengi during an interview with Ebuka Obiuchendu was asked how she and Laycon became close pals to an extent of becoming dance buddies. He also asked her what her attraction towards Laycon was …

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Police set up Task Force, enforce 2012 Lagos Traffic Rules

Lagos State Police Command has directed all Area Commands in the state, to set up a special Task Force unit to enforce the 2012 Lagos State Traffic Rules which prohibits driving against traffic, riding motorcycles on restricted routes or illegal use of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes across the state. The Task Force comprises …

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Laycon Crowned Winner Of Big Brother Naija Season 5

After 10 weeks of undiluted entertainment, the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season has come to a rousing end with Laycon emerging as the winner. What started off as a stiff competition between 20 housemates ended on Sunday with Laycon – a clear favourite on the show, going home with the grand prize of N85 million …

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Fuel Tariff Hike: Judicial workers declare two-weeks indefinite strike in solidarity with NLC,TUC

In solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, the staff of the Federal High Court have declared a two-weeks indefinite strike. The judicial workers, under the umbrella of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, ordered the closure of all offices in court from Monday, in line with the joint …

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Arsenal can face Liverpool with confidence, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Liverpool are getting “better and better” but says Arsenal must go to Anfield believing they can win after two straight victories against Jurgen Klopp’s men. Arsenal have a maximum six points from their first two league matches of the season but face the ultimate test of their character against the Premier League …

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Bauchi rape law’ll be amended to include castration – Gov

THE Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has lamented the rising cases of gender-based violence, especially rape in the state, promising that the Violence Against Persons Prohibition bill he recently signed into law will be taken to the State Assembly for amendment to include castration of rapists. Mohammed said this when he received the Minister of …

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New York’s Metropolitan Opera to remain closed till 2021 due to Coronavirus

New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera has cancelled its entire upcoming season on Wednesday and said it would remain closed until September 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters states. The 3,800-seat opera house normally stages more than 200 performances each season and welcomes nearly 800,000 visitors, according to its website. Their statement read, “We regret …

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SON certifies 21 manufacturers in FCT

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) ) has certified 13 manufacturers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for maintaining consistency in the quality of their products. SON FCT Coordinator, Mr Gambo Dimka, said this at the organisation’s “Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate presentation on Wednesday in Abuja. Dimka congratulated the manufacturers for embracing standards …

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