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How grandma, 4 children, died after consuming pap

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A 68-year-old woman, Mrs. Esther Adeola, and her four grand children, have died mysteriously after they reportedly consumed pap. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Atayese Street, Gaga area in Akure, the state capital. Reports had it that Adeola, was a retired Admin officer of the Federal Government Girls College, Akure. A family source told newsmen that "The elderly woman who was their paternal grandmother died suddenly and the family members took her to the mortuary. "We were not suspicious of anyone or anything as cause of her death as she was advanced in age. We believed her passing away was natural. "After her death, my sister and her husband had gone along with their children to the deceased's house in order to tidy up her belongings and they saw some processed dried pap in the kitchen which the younger ones craved to have while their parents declined. "Their mother who is my sister made the pap and gave to her children and their cousin who came

Rage as petrol price rises again

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*3 times in 2-month, *Price increases to N1,030/litre in Abuja, N998 in Lagos, *We are seeing complete deregulation — Marketers, *Latest  increase regrettably ill timed — CPPE, *Untold hardship for workers coming — NCMDLCA *Impact’ll be severe on businesses —ASBON *It’ll further erode citizens purchasing power —NECA, analysts *Nigerians being pushed to wall—ASSBIFI *Shehu Sani, Baptist Conference, Hayab seek Tinubu’s intervention *NLC demands reversal, says it’s an aberration IT was anguish, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by 15 per cent across the country. The development confirmed Vanguard’s earlier exclusive report that plans were underway to fully deregulate the sector and  that subsidy would no longer apply this week. However, the complete deregulation effected, yesterday, pushed the price of the product to N1,030 per litre, from N897 per litre in Abuja, while the price rose to N9

VIO restriction: Abuja court judgement not applicable in Lagos — Govt

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THE Lagos State Government has explained that the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja barring the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services, popularly known as VIO, from stopping, impounding vehicles on the road, and imposing fines on motorists, is not applicable in Lagos state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, while reacting to the judgement, argued that since there is the Transport Sector Reform Law of Lagos State, (TSRL-2018), the Federal High Court judgment is restricted to Abuja. Osiyemi said: “In connection with the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja barring the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services (otherwise known as VIO) from further stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists and whether the VIO in Lagos State or that of other states would be affected by the decision. It is important to note and be informed that in law, a court has limits of its territorial jurisdiction and in this case, t

Police detain 32-year-old man for allegedly defiling 4-year-old girl

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THE Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command's spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to NAN, yesterday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on September 3, in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that a complanant reported the case at the Elemoro Division and was transfered to the Gender Unit in Ikeja. "The complainant reported that, while she was away, her four- year old niece was sexually assaulted by the suspect. "The police visited the scene, recovered and registered some exhibits," he said.

Lagos Task Force cracks down on 'Omotaku Boys' arrests 28 members

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THE Lagos State Task Force has arrested 28 members of the 'Omotaku Boys' gang, who specialised in extorting motorists whose cars broke down on the Oshodi/Apapa and Mile Two/Badagry expressways. The arrest followed complaints from motorists who were intimidated and forced to pay large sums of money as failure to compl y resulted in vehicle vandalism or theft, especially for vehicles carrying goods.  Chairman of the Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, said  the operation marked a significant step in ensuring relief for motorists and residents who have suffered trauma due to the gang's activities. He reaffirmed the agency's commitment to ensuring safety and security, vowing to continue the mop-up exercise until every member of the gang was arrested and charged to court. He said: "The Lagos State Taskforce remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and we will continue in our efforts to rid the metropolis of those who prey on law-abiding citizens.&

2 soldiers, village head son, others killed in Boko Haram ambush

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TWO soldiers, son of a village head, two commanders of civilians Joint Task Force, JTF, members, among others, have been killed when suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a military convoy along Dikwa-New Marte, in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack is coming barely few days after another suspected terrorists wrecked havoc by killing farmers in Ashigashiya village of Gwoza Local Government Area of the state, which shares border with Mandara Mountains of Cameroon Republic. This came as Senator Mohammed Ndume decried the renewed Boko Haram attacks and killings, especially local and resilient farmers, who had returned to their liberated communities after they were displaced for over a decade. Sources told Vanguard that the Marte road ambush by terrorists took place last Monday morning, but information was delayed due to poor telecommunication network. It was gathered that a Chairman and Overall Commander of CJTF in Marte and New Marte community were among

CSOs kick against Lagos LG Bill

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A coalition of civil society organisations, has kicked against the passage of the Local Government Administration Bill, 2024, by the Lagos State House of Assembly, saying it is a contradiction of the Supreme Court’s judgement. The groups said the Supreme Court in its verdict of July 11, 2024, affirmed the autonomy of Nigeria’s local government councils, saying anything contradicting the apex court’s decision would be an unfair practice. Addressing newsmen during a protest staged at the Lagos State House of Assembly, the Spokesperson for the Lagos People Assembly, Mr Kola Abe, said: “If the Supreme Court has given victory to local government autonomy, I see no reason the Lagos State House of Assembly will want to contradict what it has said. Here, we are saying no to it because Lagos State is not different from other states. We are saying that the laws of the land must be obeyed. They are the lawmakers, not lawbreakers.” On his part, the National Coordinator of Campaign Against Impunity