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EKEDC begins 72-hour metering for customers

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has flagged-off a mobile metering exercise for its customers in Festac Town, Satellite Town, Agboju, and other areas under its Festac District in Lagos. The electricity Distribution Company said it aims to use the two-week…

Rüdiger joins Real Madrid from Chelsea

Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger is joining Real Madrid from Chelsea, both clubs and the player confirmed on Thursday. “Real Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Antonio Rüdiger, who joins the club on a four-year deal,” the freshly-crowned UEFA Champions…

Boy remanded for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl

A teenager (name withheld) on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The police charged the 15-year-old with defilement but the Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ejiro Kubeinje, did not take his plea. She ordered…

Mata joins Manchester United FC exodus

Long-serving Manchester United FC midfielder, Juan Mata, is leaving when his contract expires at the end of June. This is a summer of change at Old Trafford as new manager Erik ten Hag takes charge and a number of big-name…

EFCC approves release of former AGF, Ahmed Idris

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the release of the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris from its custody. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Public Affairs of the commission, told…

Olumo Rock deity loses steward at 137

Steward of the deity inside the popular Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Chief Mrs. Sinatu Aduke Sanni, popularly known as ‘Iya Olumo’ is dead. Sanni, also known as the mother goddess of the tourist centre, died on…