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Month: August 2023

It’s not too late to reconsider your actions – ECOWAS warns Niger junta

ECOWAS rejected the three-year power transition period proposed by the Niger junta. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has informed the Niger coup leaders that there’s still enough window for them to reconsider their stance over the demand for an immediate return to democratic rule, warning that the option of military force is…

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Kwara boy with 9As in WAEC wins 15 awards at graduation ceremony

The event, which was attended by several dignitaries, also commemorated the 20th year that Rehoboth College was established. Master Ololade Adesina, who made nine 9As in the 2023 West African Examination Council (WAEC), on Friday won 15 awards at the 15th graduation ceremony of Rehoboth College, Ilorin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Army warns troops against unprofessional conducts at checkpoints

The Army said roadblocks and checkpoint are mainly security measures implemented by the authorities to monitor and control the movement of vehicle and people. The 82 Division Nigerian Army, has warned troops deployed to check points against taking gratification and any unprofessional conduct capable of portraying the service in bad light. The warning was conveyed…

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Nigerians will witness improved power supply soon – Minister

He expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for counting him worthy for the position of minister, pledging to exceed the expectations of Nigerians in general. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has promised Nigerians that they will witness improved power supply across the nation soon. Adelabu made the promise on Friday in a chat with…

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Army reacts to robbery attack on personnel in Benin

The Army said reports that the armed robbers made away with huge cash in a Ghana-Must-Go bag are entirely false. The Nigerian Army has said that no money was carted away when its military vehicle was attacked by armed robbers on Wednesday in Benin. Capt. Yemi Sokoya, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement…

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Zulum donates 50 vehicles, 300 motorcycles to Army, others to fight terrorists

The Theatre Commander lauded the gesture, and assured that the facilities would be utilised to improve security across the state and the region. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army, police and volunteers to enhance counter insurgency operations in the state. Zulum, who presented the…

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We will avenge killing of our men in Niger, others – Defence Chief vows

NAN recalls that three officers and 22 soldiers were killed in an ambush in Zungeru general area of the state while seven were wounded in action. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed that the military would hunt down and bring to justice, all terrorists, bandits and enemies of the state….

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FUTA mourns student who slumped, died in school hostel

The university’s spokesman, however, explained that students embarked on a peaceful protest on Friday to show their feelings. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) on Friday expressed shock over the sudden demise of one of its students, Ayomide Akeredolu. Akeredolu slumped in the hostel and died on Thursday after efforts to revive him proved…

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Judges’ allowances must be reviewed to stamp out corruption – Tinubu

The President thanked the NBA for extending an invitation to him to declare open the association’s 63rd Annual General Conference (AGC) coming up on Sunday in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to conclude a thorough review of the remuneration of judicial officers in the country. Tinubu said this on Thursday…

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Unclaimed dividends in capital market hits ₦190bn — SEC

The director-general said that market players were urged during the meeting to prioritise cyber-security measures to safeguard sensitive financial data and transactions. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that the unclaimed dividends figure in the nation’s capital market currently stands at N190 billion. Lamido Yuguda, the Director-General of SEC, said this at the second…

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