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Lagos: Cholera patients in Eti-Osa LGA consumed unregistered tiger nut drink As of June 21, Lagos had recorded 24 deaths and 35 confirmed cases of cholera. Ogunyemi said a survey showed that people who visited hospitals said they had consumed a particular tiger nut drink. He said officials were then sent to look for the drink in other locations to …

The Labor Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has distanced himself from reports on social media that he criticized the Federal Government’s alleged spending on the national anthem. In a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, Obi’s spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, clarified that Obi has not made any comments regarding the new …

Comrade People’s Redemption Party (PRP) acting publicity secretary, Muhammad Ishaq, has condemned the recent demolition of market stalls, temporary market buildings, containers and stalls in Maiduguri, the Bauchi State capital. Ishaq described the action carried out “under the supervision of Governor Bala Muhammad” as “a stark reminder of his callous and misguided leadership”. The opposition leader who spoke through a …

Gunmen kill an army general in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, FCT, has launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe. General Udokwe was assassinated on Saturday by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers. A statement issued by the territory’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, …

Ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to political parties and candidates to respect legal requirements for fair access to public facilities. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement on Friday, stressed the need for compliance …

Tensions escalated in Kano after Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, requested police assistance in ousting ousted Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, which was rejected by the Police. Kano State Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, Friday, gave reasons why the police ignored Governor Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the ousted Emir of Kano. This comes just days after a Federal …

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a packaged consignment of 8.2 kilograms of methamphetamine at a car park in Mazamaza, Ojo area of ​​Lagos State. The illicit addictive substance, also called ice or crystal meth, was packaged in chocolate wrappers imported by Dunkin’ Turtle Love and then hidden in the casing of three speakers. NDLEA …

The Nigerian Embassy in Senegal in collaboration with the Dakar-based Non-Governmental Organization, “La Lumiere”, which means “Free the Slaves” in English, has rescued 24 Nigerian girls who were trafficked to the country for prostitution. Acting Nigerian Ambassador to Senegal, Salihu Abubakar, who disclosed this at a press conference in Dakar on Sunday, said the joint operation of the Nigerian Embassy …

Nigerian pop singer David Adeleke aka Davido has issued a cease and desist order against his colleague Dammy Krane over alleged defamatory articles published on social media. Recall Dammy claimed on social media in response to Davido’s upcoming wedding that the musician married Chioma only because he caught her cheating on him. In his post on social media, Dammy Krane …

The fire engulfs the headquarters of the Christ Embassy in Lagos The premises of Christ Embassy Church, located in Oregun area of ​​Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning. This was revealed on an X-page by a church member with the handle Bass_fenty. Lagos State Fire Service officials are seen in the viral video making efforts to stop …