Year: 2022

Mr Macaroni reacts to killing of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem by police on Christmas Day

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Comedian Mr Macaroni has reacted to the killing of Lagos lawyer Bolanle Raheem by an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) in Lagos on Christmas day. Mrs. Raheem was in a vehicle with members of her family when the suspect fatally shot her. In a Twitter post on Boxing Day, Mr Macaroni described the killing as barbaric and demanded that those responsible must pay. He wrote “A Nigerian Police Officer from Ajiwe division shot and killed Bolanle Raheem on Xmas day. It is from this same division an Officer killed Gafaru…

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Policeman shoots, kills female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in Lagos

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An unnamed assistant superintendent of police (ASP) has fatally shot a female lawyer Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of Lagos. The incident happened on Sunday, causing pandemonium just as people were going about celebrating Christmas.  The police officer, who was with a team of other policemen, fled the scene. He was, however, caught and detained by the police. Mrs. Raheem was in a vehicle with members of her family when the suspect shot at them. A bullet was said to have hit the victim who was rushed to a…

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You Can’t Be NCP Chair, LP Spokesperson Same Time, Resign, Omoragbon tells Tanko

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By Mandy Park Comrade Yunusa Salisu Tanko, Chairman, National Conscience Party (NCP) has been condemned for retaining the position, even as he took up another appointment as the spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP).  Pastor Peters Omoragbon, National Deputy Chairman, South-South NCP raised the issue in a press release made available to journalists. While congratulating Tanko on his new appointment as the spokesperson for the Labour Party, Omoragbon said that members of the party were worried by the silence and inability of Tanko to tender a letter of resignation as…

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Sen. Rilwan Soji Akanbi Commiserates With Family Of Late Max Air Boss

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… says late Mangal was loyal, focused Mandy Park Chairman and CEO of Dynasty Airlines Senator Rilwan Soji Akanbi has described the Late Vice Chairman and CEO of Max Air Ltd. Alhaji Bashir Mangal, as a loyal, focused and committed individual whose loss is overwhelming. Akanbi made this known while speaking to newsmen on the passing away of the Max Airlines boss at his Ibadan residence.. Speaking further, Senator Akanbi revealed how his path crossed with the Late Alhaji Bashir Mangal: Akanbi recalled that ” About 12 years ago, as…

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Remain Hopeful For a Better Nigeria— Peter Obi

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…urges Nigerians to give only competent leaders access to power. Omocho Kalu Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation, especially as they prepare to take back their nation, for good, come 2023.This is as he asked Nigerians to give only competent leaders access to political offices.Obi made the call while delivering his 2022 Christmas Message to Nigerians.He explained that celebration of Christmas birthed hope in the world, while urging Nigerians to hold unto that firm hope for…

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Prof Greg Ibe: I’ll give equal treatment to all geographical divides in Abia State

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…says, I am the only one with a proven record of having invested in the state … Aba, now a shadow of its glorious past By Mandy Park Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder and chancellor of Gregory University in Uturu, Okigwe, and the APGA gubernatorial candidate for Abia State is a solid contender in the governorship race. In this encounter with newsmen, the erudite scholar explains his mission in Abia politics, why he wants to be governor, and what he intends to achieve among others. Excerpt Why did you leave…

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Imo CP dismisses 7 officers over extortion

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By Mandy Park The Imo State Police Command has dismissed seven officers for extorting members of the public. The state Police Commissioner, Mohammed Barde, made the disclosure to journalists in Owerri, yesterday, revealing that the officers have been charged to court. Barde Said“Sequel to the inundation of the office of the Commissioner of Police with series of reports/complaints by members of the public on police brutality, harassments, extortion, illegal checking of phones and flagrant disobedience to the Inspector-General of Police directives, the Imo State Police Command has dismissed and charged…

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ASCETA reorganizing for efficiency— management

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…says close to N1bn available for academic improvement Mandy Park The Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, has explained that the current reorganization in the college is aimed at repositioning the institution for greater efficiency. It also clarified that the exercise is not targeted at any individual or groups as being insinuated by some online media. In a statement signed by the Registrar of the college,Mr Ikechukwu Odoemelam, ASCETA made it clear that the reorganizatiion which started about two years ago is still ongoing. He noted that the first…

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Asake pays tribute to victims of UK concert crush at Lagos show

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Singer Asake has paid an emotional tribute to those who died and others injured during a stampede at his concert in London. Lambeth Police confirmed that many people were seriously injured and some have been hospitalised after a large crowd tried to get into Brixton O2 Academy without tickets to watch Asake perform. Two women, Rebecca Ikumelo aged 33 and Gabriella Hutchinson, a 23-year-old female security guard died following the injuries she sustained from the stampede. During his performance at the Flytime concert in Lagos on Thursday, Asake paused the…

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Olamide, Poco Lee didn’t make me famous – Portable

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Music artiste Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable has dismissed claims attributing his fame to rapper Olamide and dancer Poco Lee. Poco Lee is believed to have brought Portable to limelight after introducing him to Olamide. Portable had his big break after featuring Olamide and Poco Lee in his 2021 street hop song ‘Zazoo Zeh’. However, in a recent interview, the singer argued that he was already famous for his songs before meeting Olamide. “Nobody linked me. If your time [for fame] is due, everybody DMs you. Nobody made me…

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