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MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).

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  DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...
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ANAMBRA POLICE RECOVERS A LIFELESS BODY OF A MAN: SEEKS ASSISTANCE FOR IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION FOR NECESSARY INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINGS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ANAMBRA POLICE RECOVERS A LIFELESS BODY OF A MAN: SEEKS ASSISTANCE FOR IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION FOR NECESSARY INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINGS In the early hours of 23rd January 2025, Police Operatives attached to Ozubulu Divisional Headquarters responded to a distress call along the Onitsha/Owerri Express Road and recovered the body of a yet to be identified young man. The Command hereby seeks assistance from members of the public for possible identification of the victim and other  information that will facilitate the ongoing investigative proceedings. A spot observation by the Police responding team and report from eyewitnesses at the scene reveals that the victim was shot in the stomach by suspected armed men who abandoned his lifeless body and fled the scene. Meanwhile, the body has been deposited at the morgue and further developments shall be communicated, please  *SP Tochukwu Ikenga* Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command. Awka. 28th January...
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EFCC ARRAIGNS ONE FOR N14. 9M FRAUD IN GOMBE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Arraigns One for N14.9million Fraud in Gombe   The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned One  Habu Gambo on a one- count charge bordering on  intent to defraud and fraudulently obtaining the gross sum of  N14,907,000  (Fourteen Million Nine Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira)  before Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court Jalingo, Taraba State   The charge reads: That you  Habu Gambo (a.k.a Abubakar Gambo) sometimes between November 2020 and February 2022 at Jalingo Taraba State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court , with intent to defraud, fraudulently obtained the gross sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira (N14,907,000) from Sanusi Gado by falsely representing to him that the money is for the business of buying grains, representation which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(b ) of the Advanced...
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KANO GOVT WITHDRAWS CHARGES AGAINST #ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTESTERS.(PHOTO).

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 Kano Govt Withdraws Charges Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters The Kano State Attorney General, Haruna Dederi, has directed the withdrawal of all criminal charges against protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. The announcement, made through the Director of Public Prosecution on January 27, 2025, followed a petition by Citizens’ Gavel, a civic-tech non-profit organization. The group had urged the Attorney General to exercise his constitutional powers under Section 211(1)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to discontinue the case. The protesters, who joined nationwide demonstrations from August 1 to August 10, 2024, had faced charges including conspiracy to commit treason, unlawful assembly, and public disturbance. Rachael Adio, Communications Associate for Citizens’ Gavel, praised the decision as a significant victory for civil liberties in Nigeria, emphasizing that it reaffirms the right of Nigerians to peacefully voice their concerns. “This is a pivo...
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NADF, NIGER STATE PARTNER ON N5BN RICE AND MAIZE PRODUCTION INITIATIVE. (PHOTO).

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 NADF, Niger State Partner on N5bn Rice and Maize Production Initiative The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government have signed a N5 billion co-financing agreement to boost large-scale rice and maize production. Under the deal, both parties will contribute N2.5 billion each to support the cultivation of 4,000 hectares, benefiting 4,000 smallholder farmers across three local government areas. The project, involving NADF, Niger State Foods Company, and other stakeholders, aims to produce over 20,000 tons of food, create jobs, and improve livelihoods in line with President Tinubu's Food Security Initiative. Governor Umar Bago emphasized the need for self-reliance in food production, highlighting Niger State's abundant resources and potential for food sovereignty.
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LCCI URGES ONGOING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OVER TELECOM TARIFF HIKE. (PHOTO).

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 LCCI Urges Ongoing Stakeholder Engagement Over Telecom Tariff Hike The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for sustained dialogue among stakeholders in the telecommunications sector to ensure a balanced approach following the recent 50% tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). LCCI Director-General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, highlighted the sector's critical role in driving innovation, economic growth, and lifestyle enhancements but acknowledged the financial strain on operators due to rising energy costs, inflation, and currency depreciation. She noted that while the tariff increase might ease operators' financial burdens, it could further strain consumers, particularly those in lower-income groups. Almona emphasized the need for improved service delivery, robust regulation, and strategic investments in digital infrastructure to drive Nigeria's economic growth and digital transformation. Additionally, Almona urged the governmen...
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MAN SENTENCED TO 19 YEARS FOR ROBBING ARTISANS, NYSC MEMBER. (PHOTO).

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 Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Robbing Artisan, NYSC Member An Ikeja High Court has sentenced Ayomide Olayemi to 10 years imprisonment for robbing an artisan and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member of their belongings. Justice Modupe Nicol-Clay delivered the sentence based on a plea bargain agreement, which Olayemi willingly entered. The offences, committed in December 2018, included stealing ATM cards, an NYSC ID card, a driver’s license, a Samsung mobile phone, and cash. The sentence is retroactive to January 3, 2019, the date of Olayemi's remand.
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MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT DISCUSSED LNG PROJECT WITH TOTAL-ENERGIES' CEO. (PHOTO).

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 Mozambique president discussed LNG project with TotalEnergies’ CEO Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has met with Patrick Pouyanne, the chief executive of TotalEnergies, to discuss the company’s stalled $20 billion liquefied natural gas project in the southern African country, Reuters reported. Mozambique LNG, which had been slated to restart construction by the end of 2024 and begin producing gas in 2029, saw that deadline slip when the French oil major last week ⁠confirmed that force majeure had yet to be lifted on the project, due to security concerns and pending export credit approvals. “During the conversation, Pouyanne reaffirmed TotalEnergies’ commitment to resuming the project, currently suspended since 2021, due to security challenges in the region,” Chapo said in a post on X. Chapo said Mozambique, reeling from months of post-election unrest, acknowledged the importance of the Cabo Delgado project for the country’s growth prospects. “Efforts are therefore being made to...
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