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Tope Olamilekan, a woman in her mid-thirties, left home one cold morning to open her shop as she had done for years, but was in for a nasty surprise. Her source of livelihood was gone. Overnight, her shop, located at the busy Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Road, had been burglarized. She blamed the lack of lighting in the area at night. This …

10 reasons why gutter systems are important for modern buildings A gutter system is an essential component of a building’s exterior that collects and diverts rainwater away from the building’s structure. Typically installed along the roofline, the system consists of horizontal gutters and vertical downpipes. The gutters capture water as it flows off the roof, while the downpipes channel this …

  Steph Curry made eight three-pointers, including three late in the fourth quarter, to lead the USA men’s basketball team to a gold medal victory over France. Curry scored 24 points to lead the Americans to a 98-87 victory and their fifth consecutive gold medal at the Summer Olympics. LeBron James scored 14 points, while Kevin Durant and Devin Booker …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Atiku warns against sabotaging Dangote refinery project Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, expressed concern over potential attempts to hamper the progress of the Dangote Refinery, a major private sector initiative poised to meet Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs. Read more 2. Ogun government claims EFCC …

At least 11 people were killed and four others injured in a car accident in Gwargwaje, Zaria local government area, Kaduna State on Friday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Kaduna. He said: “The accident involving a truck with registration number BAU 142 XA and a Golf …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, expressed concern over potential attempts to hamper the progress of the Dangote Refinery, a major private sector initiative poised to meet Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs. In a statement issued via his X account, Atiku drew an analogy between raising children and investing in a project, stressing the importance of prioritizing their …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has demanded an investigation into the alleged diversion of rice and other relief items donated by the Federal Government to the state by some government officials. The party also demanded the prosecution of those likely to be charged by an independent inquiry. The APC chairman in the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, who …

The Frontline Group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), an intra-party pressure group, on Saturday urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to dissolve the party’s interim committee in Kogi State. The group made the call in a statement jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Hussein Mohammed, Secretary, Mr. Moses Abidemi, and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Dan Okafor, in Abuja. He …

The Ogun State Government said on Saturday that the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its officials was not linked to a petition allegedly filed by the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo. The commission on Tuesday questioned five Ogun State government officials at its zonal office in Ibadan, Oyo State. It is …

The Lagos State Government has reduced the blue line mass transit fares by 25 per cent. However, discounts will be available to passengers travelling during off-peak periods, namely 10.00am and 4.00pm daily. In a statement released by the country’s Ministry of Information and Strategy on Saturday, the government revealed that the Blue Line will increase its number of trips from …