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Month: July 2023

Agbekoya lauds Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration on food security

Agbekoya is a leading agricultural organisation dedicated to the advancement, development and security of the agricultural sector. The Agbekoya Society of Nigeria, a parent body of the Agbekoya Farmers Association, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration on food security The group made this known in a statement jointly signed by its President,…

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FG inaugurates 100 motorcycles, 10 vans to boost logistics services

To complement the 100 motorcycles, NIPOST launched 10 more operational mail vans bringing the total number of recently launched vans to 20. The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated 100 motorcycles and 10 mail vans to boost logistics services, drive efficient parcel and mail delivery in the country. Dr. William Alo, the Permanent-Secretary, Federal Ministry of…

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Remi Tinubu admonishes governors’ wives on commitment to good governance

Oluremi also disclosed that the RHI remained few days for the registration to be completed, adding that the governors wives needed to work with her. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has admonished governors wives across the nation to impact lives both within their states and across the country for good governance. Senator Oluremi gave…

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EFCC arrests ex-convict, 54 others for alleged internet fraud in Oyo

Uwujaren listed the Items recovered from the suspects to include seven exotic vehicles, 79 mobile phones, four laptops and several incriminating documents, among others. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Ibadan Zonal Command, have arrested an ex-cybercrime convict and 54 other suspects for alleged internet fraud in Oyo town. This is contained in…

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Jigawa governor promises timely payment of corps members’ allowances

The coordinator revealed that at the time of completion of registration at the camp, there were 950 male and 650 female corps members posted to the camp. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has promised timely payment of allowances for NYSC members posted to the state for their national service. Namadi made the pledge on Friday…

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Court remands sales representative for allegedly stealing 52 bags of rice

Police said that the offence contravened Sections 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code, and Laws of Ogun 2006. An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 39-year-old man, Michael Sunday, in prison for allegedly selling his employer’s 52 bags of rice worth N1.6 million without remitting the proceeds. Sunday, whose address was not provided,…

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We’ve zero tolerance for cultism — LASU reacts to incident at Poco Lee’s concert

According to her, the event ended with no single record of cult attacks, contrary to claims in some quarters. The Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, says it has zero tolerance for cultism, with the result that there has been no report of such incidents in the University for several years. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information…

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Rivers LG launches 3 buses to subsidise transportation

Chairman, Andoni PDP chapter, thanked the council chairman and his team for the initiative, geared towards alleviating the plight of the people at such a critical time. Andoni Local Government in Rivers on Friday commissioned three vehicles to kick-start transportation subsidy scheme in the area. The vehicles are to serve travellers in the area at…

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Court adjourns Doguwa’s suit to allow Kano govt study police report

The investigation, the court noted was done by the acting Inspector-General I(-G) of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun. A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, adjourned Rep Alhassan Doguwa (APC-Kano)’s suit until Sept. 25 to allow the Kano State government study the outcome of the police report on allegation of murder against the lawmaker. Justice Donatus Okorowo…

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Police arrest 80 suspected cultists in 4 months in Lagos

Hundeyin said the operatives arrested 10 others, including a female member at Iba Okokomaiko after they allegedly killed one Ojo Lion. No fewer than 80 suspected cultists have been arrested between April and July 14, 2023 in Lagos State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN recalls that in April, 42 suspected cultists, allegedly…

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