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Month: August 2022

I only threatened to kidnap 3 Oyo varsity students, rob banks to settle N20,000 debt – suspect (VIDEO)

A suspected kidnap kingpin, Olarinde Adekunle has revealed to the Oyo state police command that he threatened to kidnap three students of a private university in Oyo and attack a new generation bank to settle his N20,000 debt. It was earlier reported that the suspect had earlier sent a handwritten note to the management of…

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Nigerian banks face technical problems following mass resignation of key IT staff

They are moving in large numbers outside the country. We are experiencing a pull of people out of the industry to outside the country and these are the younger ones that we are supposed to hand over to after a period. So succession planning is hindered, productivity is lowered because these guys are the next…

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Bandit reveals plan to marry Azurfa Lois John, youngest victim of Abuja-Kaduna train attack

Tukur Mamu, media consultant to Ahmad Gumi, the popular Islamic cleric, says a top bandit commander has planned to marry one of the abducted victims of the Kaduna train attack, TheCable gathered. Mamu revealed this on Friday while announcing the release of four other victims from the attack. He identified the victim as 21-year-old Azurfa…

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Retract your claims on my involvement in Oke-Ogun Chapel’s NUJ election, Olabode cautions new excos

A member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Oke-Ogun Federated Chapel in Oyo State counsel, Tunde Olabode has cautioned the newly elected executive of the chapel to retract the claim of his involvement in the recently conducted election, else the chapel may need to face law suit. He said he was never part of…

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Alleged lover of Chioma Avril Rowland, King Carter confirms their dissolution in new post (Screenshot)

Socialite, Kelvin Adeshina Akinjola alias King Carter, has addressed peddling rumors of relationship with Chioma Avril Rowland, the third baby mama of singer, Davido. This is coming after reports about the mother of one being in a romantic relationship with King made rounds online. Chioma was once spotted with King Carter enjoying a vacation and…

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Lagos car dealer commits suicide by hanging after dropping cryptic message for family (VIDEO)

Hours after sending a cryptic post to his family, businessman reportedly ended his life. A businessman identified as Afolabi Ogunnaike has passed on after ending it all. It was gathered that hard times fell on the deceased who was a car seller before his demise. It is reported that he was in debts and couldn’t…

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2022 Isese festival: Traditionalists renew call for holiday

……Hold rituals and prayers for peace, love, national unity The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TRWASSO), Oyo State Branch, has renewed the call for the State government to set aside a day for public holiday dedicated to the Isese Day Festival. The body in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday and signed…

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Sad! Taxi driver r@p£s stranded lady to coma in Rivers, victim hospitalized

A 21-year-old girl has narrated how she was abducted and raped along the Obiri-Kwerre Airport Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victim (name withheld) told journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital, that the incident occurred around 10pm on Monday while she was returning from work. The lady said there…

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Ayo Fasanmi: When a Nigerian politician becomes a rare breed

By Wole BALOGUN The phrase ‘rare breed’ is deployed figuratively to describe an individual of exceptional features whose performance in life has convinced all and sundry that he or she is a man or woman of excellent personality. He or she is simply the best among the stock. While it wouldnt be a fallacy to…

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BREAKING: NBC revokes Silverbird, AIT, Raypower FM, Rhythm FM’s licences over N2.6B debts

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licences of Silverbird TV, AIT, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM amongst others over failure to renew their broadcast licences. Director General Mallam Balarabe Shehu, who disclosed this on Friday, directed its state offices to liaise with security agencies to ensure the shut down of the operation…

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