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FG orders cinemas to stop showing Banky W’s movie
The National Film and Video Censors Board has ordered cinemas nationwide to stop showing a recently released movie, titled, Sugar Rush. The NVFCB, Executive Director, Addedayo Thomas, however, told The PUNCH that the movie was not suspended because of some scenes found to portray the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as an incompetent organisation. The film, which has reportedly grossed about...
Man brutally murders 62-year-old mother in Imo
Tragedy struck at Umuobom in the Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State as one Sunday Agwim allegedly murdered his mother, Mrs Christiana Agwim. The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, told Southern City News that the 47-year-old suspect had been arrested for killing his mother. He said, “We received intelligence from one Jude Mbionwu, a security coordinator at...
Buhari signs Finance Bill into law
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has signed the finance bill into law. He made this known via his Twitter handle on Monday. “I am pleased to announce that this morning I signed into law the Finance Bill, 2019,” he tweeted. He said the Finance Bill would support the implementation of the 2020 Appropriation Bill. He added, “This is the first time,...
2-year-old allegedly strangled to death by housemaid for refusing to wear her clothes
A 2-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by a 16-year-old housemaid yesterday January 11, for reportedly refusing to wear her clothes after having her bath. Facebook user, Somack Aju Mbaise who shared the story said the incident occurred at Ihechiowa Street off MCC Rd in Owerri, Imo State. She wrote: What a wicked world ? Somkenechukwu 2yrs old was strangled yesterday by...
Lagos State records 200 motorcycle accidents monthly – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State to check motorcyclists and motorists...
Let us break if North retains power in 2023 — Gbadamosi
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Party in the 2019 election in Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, speaks with MUDIAGA AFFE on the need to expand roads in the metropolis and other national issues How can the government tackle the problem of gridlock in Lagos? The gridlock has always been with us, it is just that it has become far...
Lagos State records 200 motorcycle accidents monthly – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State to check motorcyclists and motorists...
You can’t have Biafra & Presidency at the same time, ACF spokesman warn Igbo
Anthony Sani, secretary-general of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says the Igbo community cannot pursue their agitation for Biafra and presidency at the same time. Sani said this while reacting to an article on the advice of Isa Funtua, an associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, gave to the south-east on its aspiration for the number one seat in the land. Funtua had...
“My 15-year-old daughter is in marlians cult & does not wear pant to school” – Mom cries out
A Facebook user, Adebiyi Gabriel Olajide-Mackson, shared this story that highlights the influence of Naira Marley and his Marlian gang on the daughter. Read below: Another deadly virus in the society, being a Marlian!!! Did Naira Marley initiate anyone into a cult? I am just coming from my daughters school right now. Their principal called me around 9am this morning to report to...
You can’t have Biafra & Presidency at the same time, ACF spokesman warn Igbo
Anthony Sani, secretary-general of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says the Igbo community cannot pursue their agitation for Biafra and presidency at the same time. Sani said this while reacting to an article on the advice of Isa Funtua, an associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, gave to the south-east on its aspiration for the number one seat in the land. Funtua had...
