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Police arrest suspect who specializes in kidnapping minors in Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested one Onoriode Augustine, for allegedly kidnapping minors in Ijebu-Ode local government area of the state. The suspect, aged 33, was paraded on Friday at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the state capital. Addressing newsmen, the Commissioner, Abiodun Amalutu, stated that although Augustine had been apprehended, another suspect...
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Arsenal Premier League hopes hit by Newcastle defeat

Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon’s pinpoint cross...
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FG approves Ogbomoso cradle carnival

The Federal Ministry of Tourism Art, Culture and the Creative Economy has officially endorsed the upcoming Ogbomoso Cradle Carnival 2024 in Oyo State. The maiden edition of the carnival initiated by the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Gbandi Olaoye, is scheduled to be held in December 2024. The ministry, in a letter dated October 9, 2024,...
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Stakeholders decry lack of quality animal feeds in Nigeria

Stakeholders in the pastoral farming sector have lamented the lack of quality animal feed for livestock farming in Nigeria. They argued that, despite the importance of livestock farming to Nigeria’s economy, farmers still face numerous challenges in the sector. The stakeholders shared these concerns during the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources workshop on...
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Minister unveils plan to transform oil industry

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has introduced a strategic plan to address challenges and leverage opportunities within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. A statement on Saturday by the Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Minister, Nneamaka Okafor, revealed that Lokpobiri presented the plan at the Cross Industry Group meeting...
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Sanwo-Olu mourns as Lagos council chairman dies at 54

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area of the State, Oladotun Olakanle. PUNCH Online reports that Olakanle, popularly called Tant’olorun, died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 54. However, the cause of his death...
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Transfer: Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea eye key January moves

With the January transfer window fast approaching, clubs across Europe are already strategising to make pivotal mid-season additions. According to a report by Sports Mole UK on Saturday, here are the biggest headlines from Saturday’s transfer updates:   Liverpool set sights on Bundesliga star Omar Marmoush Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest in Eintracht...
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