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Personnel of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, yesterday, recovered 1,671 Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, in an apartment in the Olodi-Apapa area of Lagos State. Three persons were subsequently arrested in the apartment, while the prime suspect was said to be on the run. Also recovered in the apartment were ballot papers, cutlasses and […]
A first-of-its-kind World Health Organization (WHO) Global report on sodium intake reduction shows that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025. Sodium, an essential nutrient, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death when eaten in excess. The main source of sodium is […]
The Akwa Ibom State Command of NSCDC and the security leadership of ExxonMobil have resolved to strengthen the relationship between both organizations in the area of intelligence sharing. According to a statement signed by DSC Ekerete Friday, Public Relations Officer , Akwa Ibom State Command, this resolution was made when the security manager of ExxonMobil, […]
Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into suspected arson at the Akere Motor Spare Parts Market in the Apapa area of the state. In a statement, the police spokesman in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin said though the fire was put out around 3am, a 65-year-old security guard lost his life in the incident. […]
Governorship candidate of Labour Party, LP, in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhode-Vivour, has raised the alarm over what he described as a plot to defame his character. He said the aim is to instigate the public against him and attract sympathy for the ruling party in the state. He explained that the plot is to get […]
Babajide Sanwoolu, the governor of Lagos State, has condemned the act of thuggery and ethnic bigotry that has became more amplified in Lagos State in the lead up to the general election. In an interview with ARISE News , Sanwoolu spoke on the issue of bigotry and ethnic baiting that has characterised campaigns ahead of […]
The governorship and state house of assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, March 11 will now hold on Saturday, March 18. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the postponement in a statement signed by INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education, Festus Okoye. He said following the ruling by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on […]
Guinea Insurance Plc, one of the oldest insurance companies in Nigeria said it injected about N900 million as capital into its business in 2022 and is in the process of listing 1.8 billion shares. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the insurance company, Mr. Ademola Abidogun disclosed this at the Nigerian Association of Insurance and […]
As part of initiatives to mark International Women’s Day, IWD 2023, Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc has announced the launch of Unity Bank Women Network to foster greater inclusion, equity, and opportunities designed to promote gender empowerment. While announcing the commencement of the initiative in Lagos on Wednesday, the Managing Director of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. […]