Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 24th October 2024
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Court Orders Bank, Executrix To Pay N112m For Wrongful Sale Of Property
A Lagos High Court has ruled in favour of the estate of a deceased property owner, ordering a mortgagee, a leading Nigerian bank, to pay over N112 million in compensation for the wrongful sale of properties located in Ikoyi area of Lagos. The judgment, delivered by Justice L. O. Harrison, highlighted irregularities, fraud and bad
Impunity Of Gun-Toting Herdsmen
To arrest the drastic drift to chaos and anarchy, particularly in the embattled Plateau and Benue states, North-Central axis of the country, the Tinubu-led government must act swiftly. It must contain the menace of gun-toting herdsmen, which has led to unabated blood-letting in recent years. Political office holders should be reminded that the primary purpose of
Police Arrest Notorious Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Recover Arms, Ammunition
PORT HARCOURT –The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended four notorious suspects said to be involved in several cases of kidnappings and armed robberies in the state. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala, while parading the suspects at the Command headquarters, Moscow Road Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the arrests followed a series
Nigeria: The Imperative Of A New Chapter
I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything from school fees to basic supplies like pencils and erasers. Although Bola Ige governed
TRADOC Refutes Report On Two Army Officers Allegedly Detain Man Over Dealing With Soldier Girlfriend
The headquarters of Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), has refuted reports claiming that two of its senior officers allegedly connived, arrested and detained a civilian on the ‘Orders of the Commander’, over suspicion that he wanted to defraud their lover who is also a girlfriend/business partner to a civilian as reported on
AXA Mansard Bags Outstanding Health Insurance Company Of The Year Award
LAGOS – Leading provider of health insurance services in Nigeria, AXA Mansard Health, has been honoured as the Outstanding Health Insurance Company of the Decade at 2024 Edge Awards. The award, according to the organisers, recognises AXA Mansard Health’s unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge healthcare solutions and its pioneering efforts in bridging the healthcare insurance deficit.
Lagos At Risk Of Sinking, Deputy Governor Warns
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has warned that the state could face the risk of being submerged by water if appropriate actions aren’t taken soon. He referenced New York City where residents are already relocating due to the impacts of climate change. Dr. Hamzat expressed the concern at the opening of
Time To Revive The Shipping Industry
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, one of the most glaring failures of our post-colonial governance is the tragic collapse of our indigenous shipping industry. The Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), bequeathed to us by the colonial administration as a robust national shipping carrier, once stood as a symbol of pride, sovereignty, and economic
Ogun Urges Residents Of Flood-Prone Areas To Relocate
The Ogun State Government has advised residents of flooded areas affected by the recent release of water from Oyan Dam to relocate to higher ground in line with its earlier warning. Affected areas include Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, Akute, Alagbole, Orimerunmu, and Magboro. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya,
Sophos To Acquire Secure works For $859m To Accelerate Organisations’ Cybersecurity Services, Technology
LAGOS – Sophos and Secureworks, two global leaders of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience and reputation as a leading provider of managed
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