Category: Metro

US Postpones Deportation Of Deaf Nigerian Immigrant
September 23, 2018 No Responses

US Postpones Deportation Of Deaf Nigerian Immigrant

 The United States immigration officials have postponed the deportation of a deaf immigrant from Nigeria in the U.S. illegally. The Detroit Free Press reports that 48-year-old Francis Anwana and his attorneys met with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, who plan...
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Missing Child At Christ Embassy: Edo Evacuates Children From Orphanage
September 1, 2018 No Responses

Missing Child At Christ Embassy: Edo Evacuates Children From Orphanage

The Edo State Government has evacuated 15 children from God’s Own Orphanage, in Benin City, pending conclusion of ongoing investigation of the case of a child that was allegedly stolen at Christ Embassy, Oregun, Lagos and found at the orphanage...
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Gun Men Kill 11 Drivers
July 23, 2018 No Responses

Gun Men Kill 11 Drivers

A taxi bus full of taxi drivers was bombarded with bullets Saturday night, with gunmen killing at least 11 people who were heading back from a funeral, South African police said. Authorities believe the 11 victims were among 17 people...
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Drama As ‘Dead’ woman Is Found Alive In Morgue Fridge
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Drama As ‘Dead’ woman Is Found Alive In Morgue Fridge

A South African woman is recovering in hospital after being discovered alive in a mortuary fridge. The woman was taken to Carletonville morgue, in Gauteng province, having been declared dead by paramedics following a road accident. Ambulance company Distress A...
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Nine Persons Burnt To Death, 54 Vehicles Affected In Lagos Tanker Fire
June 29, 2018 No Responses

Nine Persons Burnt To Death, 54 Vehicles Affected In Lagos Tanker Fire

No fewer than nine persons were burnt beyond recognition with 54 vehicles torched in a fuel tanker explosion on Thursday at Otedola Bridge, near the old toll gate, Alausa, Lagos  he spokesman, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr Kehinde...
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Plateau: CAN Condemns Attacks
June 26, 2018 No Responses

Plateau: CAN Condemns Attacks

The President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has expressed disappointment and shocked at the spate of killings that was unleashed on three local government areas of Plateau by herdsmen.   The CAN president expressed his disappoin...
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Catholic faithful, Others Hold Peaceful Protest
May 23, 2018 No Responses

Catholic faithful, Others Hold Peaceful Protest

Catholic faithful across Nigeria on Tuesday staged peaceful protests to register their disapproval and grievances against the killings of innocent people, the bombing of churches by Boko Haram insurgents, militia and killer herdsmen. The protesters said the ac...
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Pastor In Police Net For Allegedly Killing Woman With Concoction
May 22, 2018 No Responses

Pastor In Police Net For Allegedly Killing Woman With Concoction

The police in Lagos said they have arrested a 34-year-old Celestial Church pastor for allegedly giving a deadly concoction to one Ramat Audu which eventually resulted in her death. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Edgal Imohimi, told newsmen on...
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Nigerian To Sue US Customs Over $41,000 Seizure
May 11, 2018 No Responses

Nigerian To Sue US Customs Over $41,000 Seizure

A Nigerian woman is suing the US customs agency after it seized tens of thousands of dollars which was earmarked to build a free medical clinic in Imo state.  According to the Washington Post, Anthonia Nwaorie was carrying $41,000 (£30,000)...
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Wema Bank Reiterates Support for Arts with Isale Eko Sponsorship
May 8, 2018 No Responses

Wema Bank Reiterates Support for Arts with Isale Eko Sponsorship

Wema Bank Plc has announced  its sponsorship of Isale Eko, the popular play coming up this June.  According to the Bank, Isale Eko is one of the notable plays in Nigeria, which is bringing back the theatre culture dating back...
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Grassroots Soccer Association Marks Taiwo Afolabi’s Birthday In Lagos
April 29, 2018 No Responses

Grassroots Soccer Association Marks Taiwo Afolabi’s Birthday In Lagos

As part of activities line up to mark the birthday of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi,  the Lagos Grassroots Soccer Association will on April 29, at Campus Mini Stadium, Ajele, Lagos Island, hold a foot ball...
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Buhari Condemns Killing Of Two Catholic Priests, 17 Worshippers
April 25, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Condemns Killing Of Two Catholic Priests, 17 Worshippers

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned killing of worshippers and priests at a church in Ukpor-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue, and vowed to apprehend those behind the ungodly act.   The President, in a statement by...
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Lagos Bus Reform To Create 3,000 Jobs
April 9, 2018 No Responses

Lagos Bus Reform To Create 3,000 Jobs

The Lagos State government has said no fewer than 3000 jobs would be created when the 13 bus terminals springing across the city finally comes on stream. This is as it disclosed that about 473 buses to flag-off operation of...
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Buhari Mourns Winnie Mandela
April 3, 2018 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Winnie Mandela

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the passing away of South-African anti-apartheid icon, Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, as a huge loss to Africa.   The President noted that she was a woman of uncommon determination, steadfastness and perseverance who h...
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