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In a shocking turn of events reminiscent of a crime thriller, Melody Felicano Johnson, a 39-year-old Arizona resident, finds herself facing charges of attempted murder. Her husband, Roby Johnson, a member of the USAF, became the target of a murder attempt during their divorce proceedings. The...
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The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has temporarily suspended its nationwide strike plans after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government. The strike was planned in response to the removal of petrol subsidies, which has led to increased suffering and economic difficulties for many...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken steps to bring former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to justice. According to Dele Oyewale, the Acting Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, the anti-corruption agency has secured an arrest warrant for...
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A London court has granted bail to Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, who faces bribery charges filed by the United Kingdom (UK) government. District Judge Michael Snow set forth bail conditions that include a curfew requiring her to stay indoors between...
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Residents of an agrarian community recently experienced immense joy and termed the event a "miracle of the century" as they witnessed the inauguration of a 50-kilowatt off-grid solar energy facility. The monarch of the community, Oba Abbas Akanbi, known as the Alara of Araromi-Okeodo, led his...
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The meeting between the Nigerian Federal Government and Organized Labour ended in a deadlock just 24 hours before a nationwide strike was set to begin. Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) rejected the government's offer, including President...
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In a bid to avert a planned indefinite strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), the Federal Government has made significant offers during a lengthy meeting in Abuja. One of the key resolutions is the announcement of a provisional wage increase...
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The meteoric rise of telehealth start-ups in the US, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, has captured global attention. These platforms, offering quick and accessible medical consultations without traditional office visits, seem like the epitome of modern healthcare convenience. However, as...
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The Lagos State government has imposed a total ban on street trading, hawking, illegal structures on drainage systems, and displaying of wares on walkways across the state. This announcement comes as part of the government's efforts to create a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment in Lagos...
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Image by Tymon Oziemblewski from Pixabay In a harrowing incident that has captured global attention, a US jury acquitted Alan Colie, 31, for the shooting of YouTube prankster Tanner Cook, 21, at Dulles Town Center, west of Washington DC. Cook, the face behind the 'Classified Goons' YouTube...
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