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Imo poly student steals N19m car, sold it for N300k to take care of his girlfriend.

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Imo state police command has arrested a 26-year-old student of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Johnbosco Ashiegbu, and 34-year-old Chinonso Ewurum, for allegedly stealing two vehicles.

According to police, the vehicles stolen by Ashiegbu and Ewurum included a N19m Hilux van which belongs to the Oguta LGA of Imo State, adding that the suspects sold the vehicle to one Nnamdi Ejinkeonye in Onitsha for N300,000.

Punchng also reports that the other vehicle, a Toyota Camry, the police said, was stolen by the suspects in the Imo Housing Estate axis of Owerri, where it was parked by its owner. The Toyota Camry, valued at N3.9m, was said to have also been sold to Ejinkeonye for N350,000. .

Ashiegbu said he took to the crime so as to raise money to “sort out my results in school.” He said, “My desire to sort out my results in school led me into crime. After arranging my results in school, I used the remaining money to live a good life and to take care of my girlfriend.”

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JUST IN: Fire guts FIIRO office in Lagos

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December 26, 2024

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The Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop has been gutted by fire.

The Nation gathered that men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority are currently on the ground to contain the incident.

Although no casualties have been reported so far, the fire has reportedly destroyed property worth millions of naira.

Efforts are underway to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining offices and buildings.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of filing this report.

More details soon…

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Ogun gov appoints ex-commissioner Oluwatoyin Taiwo as chief of staff

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December 26, 2024

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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff.

Prior to this appointment, Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor.

This was according to statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, and made available to journalists on Thursday.

Akinmade said that Abiodun, on Wednesday, handed over the letter of appointment to Taiwo.

The statement added, “The appointment, according to the letter, took effect from 18th December 2024.

“The governor, while congratulating the new Chief of Staff, described the appointment as well-deserved”.

Taiwo had served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism during Abiodun’s first term and was subsequently elevated to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff before his new role.

He is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Statistics before pursuing further degrees up to Ph.D.

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Society Reporters Retracts Story on “Former Banker, Femi Olushakin, Others Arraigned for Alleged Armed Robbery”

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December 25, 2024

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Society Reporters, as a responsible media organization, is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and ensuring the accuracy of the stories we publish.
In light of this commitment, we have decided to retract a recent publication titled “Former Banker, Femi Olushakin, Others Arraigned for Alleged Armed Robbery,” which linked Mr. Femi Olushakin to allegations of criminal activity. This decision was made following a formal complaint and demand from Mr. Olushakin’s legal representatives disputing the accuracy and veracity of the information contained in the article.
Although the publication was made in good faith and based on information available at the time, further review revealed discrepancies regarding its content. As such, the article has been removed from our platform and all associated social media channels.
We wish to clarify that this retraction is not an admission of liability on the part of Society Reporters. We have acted solely in the interest of fairness and professionalism, and we continue to respect the legal rights of all parties involved.
We deeply regret any inconvenience or distress this publication may have caused Mr. Femi Olushakin, his associates, or our esteemed readers. We reaffirm our commitment to high standards of journalism and thank our audience for their understanding.
Thank you for your continued trust in Society Reporters.
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