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Year: 2023

NDLEA destroys 3 tons of skunk in Edo forest, seizes 76.9kg Canadian Loud

The raid, he added followed intelligence report that a wanted drug kingpin stored tons of the illicit substances in the forest ready for distribution to parts of the country. Operatives of the NDLEA stormed Iwe Forest in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo on Tuesday and destroyed three tons of skunk. Director, Media and…

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30 killed as armed men invade Sokoto community

The spokesman also confirmed another attack on Saturday by suspected bandits on some villages in Gwadabawa LGA, eastern part of Sokoto state. The Police Command in Sokoto State on Sunday confirmed the death of 30 persons during an attack launched by group of armed men in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. A statement…

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South-East group congratulates Gbajabiamila, Akume on appointments

Okorie further commended Tinubu on his choice of appointments and prayed for more wisdom to achieve national development. The Nigeria Youth Organisation (NYO) South-East Zone has congratulated Mr Femi Gbajabiamila and Sen. George Akume on their various appointments. The National Vice-President, South East of the group, Okorie Okorie in a statement on Sunday in Abakaliki,…

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Makinde seeks review of Supreme Court’s judgment to pay ₦3.4bn debt to LGs

For his unlawful act, the apex court awarded ₦20 million cost against Makinde, in favour of the sacked LG officials. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sought for a review of a judgment of the Supreme Court to pay the salaries and allowances of local government chairmen and councilors he sacked upon assuming office…

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I did not assault my wife – Ondo Deputy Governor

It would be recalled that there was news making the rounds on social media that the deputy governor allegedly assaulted his wife. The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied allegations of physically abusing his wife, describing it as taking politics too far. A statement issued on Sunday in Akure by his media…

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Group urges Nigerians to exercise patience with Tinubu

Olayiwola encouraged Nigerians to collectively embrace the new government and support it for a progressive nation . The Presidential Support Committee (PSC) has called on Nigerians to be hopeful, patient and believe in President Bola Tinubu’s capability to transform the country. Iyiola Olayiwola, PSC South West Leader and Oyo State Chairman of the group made…

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Unity Bank posts impressive performance in Q1

The bank grew Profit Before Tax (PBT) by ₦1.1 billion, while Profit After Tax stood at ₦941.4 million. Unity Bank Plc recorded sustained improved performance in its first quarter of 2023. In its unaudited financials for first quarter 2023, the bank stated that it recorded a Profit After Tax of ₦1.04 billion, a 21 per…

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Ohanaeze asks Igbo lawmakers to apply discretion in voting NASS leaders

Ogbonnia said that the Igbo Apex group rejects the principle of zoning of principal offices of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has called on Federal Lawmakers from the zone in the 10th National Assembly to vote for its principal…

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Cleric admonishes Nigerians on post-election healing

He said that Nigeria was in need of men and women who would break the cycle of retaliation. The Senior Pastor of Arrow Seeds International, Rev. Mike Nwimoh, has called for healing and forgiveness among Nigerians in the aftermath of the general elections in Nigeria. Nwimoh made the call in an interview with the News…

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NDLEA recovers 390kg illicit drugs in 4 states in 5 days

The NDLEA added that their arrest was effected with the support of the military deep inside an insurgents’ environment. The NDLEA recovered 390kg of illicit drugs in Kano, Kaduna, Borno and Oyo states in raids conducted between May 30 and June 3. Its spokesman, Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that two suspects, Ma’aruf…

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