1 killed, 5 injured in Lagos accidents (Nation) An unnamed driver has been confirmed dead and five other persons injured following separate accidents on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The driver was said to have passed on after his…
*Naira appreciates by 2.4% against dollar at official market (Vanguard)*Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC to prevent planned arrest, prosecution (DailyTrust)
Naira appreciates by 2.4% against dollar at official market (Vanguard) The Naira on Tuesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,630.45 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ showed that this represents a 2.40…
*Bobrisky: Reps to visit EFCC, prison Oct 21 (Punch)*Man allegedly stabs nephew to death, flees – Police (Vanguard)
Bobrisky: Reps to visit EFCC, prison Oct 21 (Punch) The House of Representatives Committee investigating allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service will visit the Lagos offices of the two agencies on…
*Building collapse: Plateau begs for blood donation, says schoolchildren’s conditions overwhelming (DailyTrust)*Pomp as new Olubadan ascends throne (Sun)
Building collapse: Plateau begs for blood donation, says schoolchildren’s conditions overwhelming (DailyTrust) The Plateau State Government is pleading with citizens of the state to come to Plateau Specialists Hospital to donate blood to safe lives of pupils rescued from collapsed…
Diddy drops $60M lawsuit against Sean John amid sexual assault allegations
Diddy has reportedly dropped his $60 million lawsuit against his former clothing line Sean John as he continues to battle multiple sexual assault allegations. Sean Combs founded the brand, which uses his first and middle names, in 1998 before selling…
*CBN uncovers $2.4b foreign exchange scam (Nation)*Why kidnappers no longer target schools in Borno – Zulum (DailyTrust)
CBN uncovers $2.4b foreign exchange scam (Nation) In a startling revelation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Yemi Cardoso, has disclosed that law enforcement agencies are investigating foreign exchange forwards valued at approximately $2.4 billion. Cardoso noted that these…
*Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation continues Thursday (Vanguard)*1 dead, another missing as passenger boat collides with concrete in Lagos waters (Tribune)
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation continues Thursday (Vanguard) The Federal Government has announced that rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge will continue on Thursday. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement…
*Police arrest suspected ritualist, exhume decomposing body of OAU student in Ogun (Vanguard)*Actor Ninalowo steps out with ‘girlfriend’ 3 months after marriage crash (DailyTrust)
Police arrest suspected ritualist, exhume decomposing body of OAU student in Ogun (Vanguard) Operatives of Ogun State Police Command, have unravelled the mystery behind the disappearance of a 100 level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Quadri Salami. According to…
*Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard)*Tribunal: Atiku files appeal at Supreme Court, seeks nullification of judgment (Channels)
Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard) A 22-year-old man had his penis chopped off in a botched circumcision at age 10. He has had a compensation award of £500,000 reduced to just £20,000 after the Malay government appealed against…
*Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian)*Police arraign 4 Chrisland School teachers (Channels)
Senate amends electoral act to allow president, others vote at party congresses, primaries (Guardian) The Senate has amended the Electoral Act 2022, to allow ‘statutory delegates’ to participate and vote in political parties’ conventions, congresses and meetings. This followed the…