Seek formal approval before using national anthem – NOA

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Nigerians have been told to seek formal approval before using the national anthem to avoid potential misuse or misinterpretation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasised the importance of obtaining permission from the agency before the anthem or its lyrics are used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s national symbols, the NOA is tasked with preventing all forms of misuse. Permission must be sought from the agency to avoid misrepresentation,” the statement read in part. Issa-Onilu revealed that sensitisation campaigns would soon…

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AbdulRazaq, Saraki in war of words over building demolition

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, and his predecessor, Dr Bukola Saraki, have engaged in war of words following Sunday demolition of Crystal Place shopping complex owned by a former member of the House of Representatives, Moshood Mustapha, in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The Kwara state Government, through the Kwara state Geographic Information Service, had in a statement signed by its chairman, Sulyman Andulkareem, on Sunday, said the demolished building violated the government’s approval for the land. “We are removing the Crystal corner shops because new findings show clearly that the…

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Lagos Assembly suspends Alimosho council chairman indefinitely

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Jelili Sulaimon, Chairman of Alimosho LGA, was on Monday suspended by the Lagos State House of Assembly indefinitely. During its plenary session, the Assembly resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Akinpelu Johnson, should immediately assume the role of chairman. The House further directed the council’s management, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise Johnson’s authority and provide him with the necessary support to ensure the smooth running of the council’s affairs. Sulaimon’s suspension was passed by a unanimous vote due to alleged non-compliance, defiance, and disregard for the…

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Hajj: Fare to hit N10m as NAHCON announces end to subsidy

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The federal government through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025. Government subsidy is mostly in the form of concessionary rate which allows pilgrims to access dollars at a reduced rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said for the 2025 Hajj, “There will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or private…

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Two doctors on trial for involuntary manslaughter

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Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, two medical doctors, are currently standing trial at the Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, presided over by Justice Oyindamola Ogala, for the death of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi. It was learnt that the Lagos State Government had on March 25, 2024, arraigned the medical doctors over their alleged involvement in the involuntary manslaughter of the deceased patient, to which both pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecution counsel, A. O. Azeez, Atiba, a doctor at the Gbagada General Hospital and Ugbeye, a consultant with…

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Woman arrested for torturing toddlers in Adamawa

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A 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State has been arrested for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care. Confirming the arrest on Monday, the state police spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, said investigations revealed that she subjected the children to abuse because they urinated and defecated inside the house. The police took Abubakar into custody after it was revealed that she had physically assaulted a two-year-old girl and a young boy. Nguroje said, “Neighbours reported that Fatima, who is childless, had a history of maltreating…

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Rivers crisis: 5 killed, LG hqtrs burnt, chairmen chased out

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Gunfire at different local government council secretariats in Rivers State by thugs has left no fewer than five persons dead. Newly sworn-in chairmen of some of the LGAs were also chased out of their offices by the marauding thugs. This came as President Bola Tinubu directed the police to provide security to the LG officials, restore and maintain peace, law and order immediately. The president also instructed law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, emphasising the need to ensure the security of public institutions. Although the Police in…

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Bobrisky’s new tape: “My godfather gave me N5m to pay SAN for pardon”

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The second part of the audio involving the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released online in a video shared by popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, October 7, 2024. In the voice note, Bobrisky allegedly claimed he paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in an attempt to secure a Federal Government pardon over money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky allegedly disclosed that the…

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Union Bank Reaffirms Support for Education in Nigeria; Backs 10th Edition of Maltina Teacher of The Year

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Union Bank of Nigeria, in continuation of its on-going efforts to improve the standard of Nigerian education, has partnered with Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina malt drink, as the official financial sponsor of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award. The bank is supporting this year’s anniversary edition, themed ‘A decade of inspiring excellence in teaching’, as part of its corporate strategy and vision to improve three core aspects of education in Nigeria: improving access, improving quality, and optimising learning outcomes through cross-industry partnerships. Union Bank,…

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Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank’s ‘Read2Lead’ Writing Competition

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A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize presentation event held in Lagos over the weekend. Welcoming guests to the event, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, the Executive Director of South Directorate, Fidelity Bank Plc, who represented Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, the bank’s Managing…

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