Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious cult group who had been on the command’s wanted list for their roles in a series of cult clashes in Shagamu and its environs that resulted in the deaths of at least four people. The arrest of the suspects was announced in a statement by the state Police …

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Court stops INEC from ending voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will not be able to end voter registration on June 30, 2022, as scheduled by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, Honourable Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon (Court 10) granted an order of interim injunction on Monday (SERAP). SERAP and 185 …

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TotalEnergies shareholders approve N6.18 billion dividend

To consolidate its performance, TotalEnergies Plc has assured shareholders of the company’s commitment to becoming a multi-energy company that will play a key role in the country’s energy transition, particularly in renewable energy. This was stated by the company’s chairman, Jean-Phillipe Torres, at the company’s 44th annual general meeting, which was held in Lagos over the weekend. He expressed confidence …

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Suspected bandits kidnap village head, son in Bauchi

Bandits are believed to have invaded and attacked Zira village in Bauchi State’s Toro Local Government Area, kidnapping the village head, Yahaya Abubakar, and his son Habibu. According to reports, the incident occurred just 24 hours after suspected bandits attacked Tudun Wadan Jada village in the state’s Alkaleri Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring three others. Bala Mohammed, …

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Kano Assembly elects new deputy speaker

Following the resignation of Malam Zubairu Massu, who defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party, the Kano State House of Assembly elected Alhaji Kabiru Dashi (APC-Kiru) as deputy speaker (NNPP). According to NAN, Dashi was elected after being nominated by Mr Sale Marke (APC-Dawakin-Tofa) in plenary on Monday. Mr Nuhu Achika (APC-Wudil) seconded the nomination, and the lawmakers confirmed his …

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Kidnappers demand N150m ransom to release ex-NFF secretary

Abductors of former Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Sani Toro; former Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles, Garba Yila and one of their friends, Isa Jah, are demanding N150 million for their release. Toro and others reportedly left the wedding of the son of former NFF President, Aminu Maigari, in Abuja on Saturday, at about 05:00 pm en route …

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