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First-term Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hit the ground running by executing a trillion Naira signature projects inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari during his two-day visit to the state. Lekki Seaport and the first phase of Lagos Mass Transit Blue Line Rail Project were among major projects inaugurated on Monday and Tuesday. The Blue Line is one of the six metro lines identified in the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) master plan. Also read: Buhari Okays N21.8trn 2023 Appropriation Act The first phase is a 13-kilometre stretch from Marina to Mile 2 and has five stations — the Marina Iconic station;…

An unmarried lady who escaped lynching has been arrested for allegedly killing her baby after giving him tramadol to enable him to sleep deeply so she could go for clubbing with friends. The incident reportedly happened last night in Likomba, Tiko, South-West region of Cameroon. According to local sources, the mother wanted to go clubbing so she allegedly gave the baby drugs said to be Tramadol to make him sleep for hours and then locked him up in the room. Also read: Death of popular Lagos car dealer’s wife Bimbo sparks controversy The mother of the young woman said this wasn’t…

Contrary to the resolution of the Senate, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) insists that its January 31, 2023 deadline for the validity of the old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes stands.  The Senate, Wednesday, December 29, directed the CBN to extend the deadline for the withdrawal of old naira notes from circulation from January 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The appeal was sequel to the adoption of a motion raised by Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno-South, during a plenary session. Read also CBN, Finance Ministry at cross roads over currencies’ redesign Cash Withdrawals Limit: Reps halt policy, summon…

Big Brother Titans housemates have nominated each other for possible eviction on Sunday. Recall that Biggie had paired the housemates with the opposite gender and nationality on Sunday. He said each pair will play the game with their partners and anyone who gets a strike would be evicted or get disqualified, affecting the partner. Also read: Four new housemates join BB Titans During the nomination process, Biggie asked each pair to nominate to other pairs for eviction. Here is how they nominated: Thabang and Nana nominate Theo/Yvonne and Justin/Yvonne Nelisa and Yemi nominate Sandra/Theo and Justin/Yvonne Juicy Jay/Olivia nominate Thabang/Nana…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants with Permanent Voters Cards in the Uyo metropolis following their mop-up exercise in Akwa Ibom State. The Comptroller of Immigration Service in Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs. Francisca Dakat, made the disclosure while briefing journalists after the mop-up exercise, Saturday, in Uyo. Dakat who said out of the 303 apprehended, 285 were adults while 18 were minors warned not to vote during the forthcoming elections. Read also: ECOWAS To Establish Migration Academy In Nigeria She said the mop-up exercise was in line with the service directives that non-Nigerian should not…

Four new South African and Nigerian housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Titans reality television show, walked into the house during the season’s first pool party for fun. Although surprised, the older housemates introduced to viewers on Sunday accepted their new counterparts with open hands. Miracle OP is a 24-year-old originally from Anambra State. He describes himself as witty, talkative, and a risk-taker. He works at his family’s pharmaceutical company and considers himself a tough guy with a soft core, especially towards those who matter to him. Sandra is a 27-year-old Nigerian lady from Akwa Ibom State. According to her,…

Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo, has ordered the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to immediately reinstate its suspended Superintendent Route Commander, Mr. Abochi John, who was charged for receiving a stolen phone in 2016. The order came as the Court discharged and acquitted Mr. Abochi John and one Anietie Okokon Udoh, a 37-year-old father of four from Ikot Ayang Itam in Itu Local Government Area, of two-count charge of receiving stolen property. In the judgment in a suit instituted by the State against the accused persons, the Court also ordered the “Federal Road Safety Corps to pay Abochi…

Akwa United’s spectacular performance led to their first win of the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League season with a 0-3 win over their host, Nasarawa United at the new Jos Stadium on Sunday. Left-back James Ajako smashed home the opening goal in the 43rd minute, before striker Ndifreke Effiong scored twice; a header in the 47th and a solo effort in the 74th minute to hand the 2021 champions their first victory of the season. Both teams went into the match-day three clash without a win in their opening two games, but the Promise Keepers were encouraged by their impressive…

For the first time in history, Methodist Church Nigeria Sunday ordained Rt. Rev. Nkechi Nwosu as the first female Bishop in-charge of Jos Diocese of the Church. Nwosu was elected as the first female Bishop of the church by the Conference of Methodist Churches of Nigeria in August 2022. At the event which took place at Christ Methodist Cathedral, Jos, Bishop Nwosu was enthroned by the Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Reverend Joseph Nnonah. Speaking with newsmen after the ceremony, Bishop Nwosu who will serve as Bishop of Jos Diocese said “God is using what has happened in Methodist Church Nigeria…

Cholera outbreak in Obubura community of Nigeria’s Cross River State has left about 60 people dead and 286 hospitalised. This is barely a month after about 14 persons lost their lives respectively in Abi and Odukpani communities as a result of the same disease. This has prompted residents of the community to call on the state government to urgently come to their aid. There is an increasing rate of mortality across 14 wards in the area with over 200 infected persons while over 60 deaths have been recorded. Also read: Cholera Kills 150 in Nigeria’s Katsina State Though the cause…