Police arrest 4 fake soldiers in Lagos

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By Omocho Kalu Police in Lagos have arrested four suspected fake soldiers, including a woman. Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Hundeyin posted that police operatives arrested the suspects on Sunday at about 1.30 a.m. in a Mazda saloon car. He stated that the suspects had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, for investigation. (NAN)

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Osun election: Peter Obi speaks on Adeleke’s defeat of Oyetola

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By Omocho Kalu Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has congratulated Osun governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke. Obi issued a statement on Sunday night congratulating Adeleke on his victory. He also hailed LP candidate, Yusuf Lasun and his running mate, Adeola Atanda, for a hard fought battle and their spirit of sportsmanship. Obi told the “Obidient Movement” and admirers nationwide that the outcome “is not a verdict on our exponentially growing strength”. The Labour Presidential flagberer noted that the movement is barely one month…

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Why I had surgery in Nigeria — VP Osinbajo

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… FEC wishes him quick recovery, says SGF Although his doctors advised him to consider doing the surgical operation to correct a fracture on his right femur (thigh bone) abroad, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo insisted on using a Nigerian hospital and medical experts for the procedure. According to sources close to Duchess International Hospital where the operation took place on Saturday, some of the government and private practice doctors of the Vice President made the suggestion because the going abroad option is often usually considered by such class…

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APC mourns former zonal women leader, Kemi Nelson

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Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Murtala Ajaka, on Sunday described the death of APC Zonal Women Leader, Kemi Nelson, as a big blow to the party. Nelson, a chieftain of the party in Lagos and an ally of APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, reportedly died on Sunday at the age of 66 after a brief illness. The sudden demise of the former executive director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund came as a shock to many Lagos APC supporters, especially at the grassroots level.…

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Super Falcons, hosts Morocco clash for final place

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Morocco’s Cinderella story at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations faces a big test when they host Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat on Monday (today), The PUNCH reports. The Lionesses of Atlas have been impressive so far at the tournament, proving doubters wrong after winning all four of their matches so far, with South Africa the other country to have achieved such a feat in this campaign. With a place at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand already guaranteed, both sides have turned attention…

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Fuji House actress, Sola Onayiga, is dead

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Awojobi Onayiga, is dead. The gap-toothed actress, popular for playing Ireti in the now-defunct family drama, Fuji House of Commotion, died on Monday. Her death was announced by a renowned movie critic and film specialist, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter page. Shaibu said, “Just learnt that the accomplished Stage and Screen Actress and Fellow of Theatre Arts Auntie Sola Awojobi Onayiga passed on today. “Auntie Sola is best known for living delightfully the role of Ireti aka Cooking practicals in the defunct TV sitcom ‘CHECKMATE’! Journey…

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Marketers finally hike petrol price to N170-N190/litre

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Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol will now be sold between N170/litre and N190/litre in filling stations across the country, following what is believed to be a subtle agreement between Federal Government officials and oil marketers. Findings by The PUNCH on Sunday revealed that the development was the outcome of a meeting between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and oil marketers on Thursday. Sources privy to the meeting said it was agreed that the pump price of petrol should be increased by N10 per litre. A…

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Celebrities mourn Ada Ameh on Twitter

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By Sylvester Kwentua Nigerian celebrities have taken to Twitter to express their grief over the death of a colleague, Ada Ameh. On Monday morning, news filtered on social media that the beautiful and talented Nollywod actress had died in a hospital in Warri, Delta State on Sunday. As soon as the news started spreading, celebrities took to Twitter to mourn the star actress of the popular sitcom, ‘The Johnsons’. Here is what some celebrities had to say about Ada. “The fact that we have to experience grief at some point…

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BREAKING: Oyo Assembly impeaches deputy gov

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… as Makinde likely to swear in new deputy By Adeola Badru, Ibadan The Oyo State House of Assembly, today, Monday, July 18, finally impeached the state’s deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan, over allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety, while in office. According to Vanguard, The Assembly, during its emergency sitting recommended that, having considered the report of the seven-man panel constituted by the Chief Judge of the state to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the deputy governor, it has found him culpable of all allegations. The recommendations stated…

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Osun poll: Aregbesola breaks silence after Oyetola’s defeat

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Sodiq Oyeleke The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Sunday, reacted to the  Osun State governorship election with a bible verse. The former Osun State Governor reacted to the election in a post titled, ‘Osun Le Tente’ (Osun excelled), which was later deleted. The post was shared on his social media pages around 08 am. He posted a bible verse, Daniel 4:17, exalting God’s power to place control in the hands of whoever He wishes. “This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word…

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