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Year: 2023

Nigeria a failing state, only restructuring can save it – Jega

The former INEC chairman said the profound challenges currently bedevilling Nigeria are structural and systemic. A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has called for an urgent restructuring of Nigeria before the 2027 general elections to avert the country from falling into a failed state. Though Jega disagreed with the…

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‘Buhari, a great African leader’

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yahaya-Daura is also the Deputy National Chairman, Speakers’ Conference of Nigeria. The Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya-Daura has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great African leader. The speaker stated this in a birthday message in Katsina on Saturday, issued by his…

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Police announce massive deployment of personnel in FCT

Adeh said the idea was to ensure that FCT residents enjoy hitch-free festivity, before, during and after the Christmas celebration. The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has announced a massive deployment of personnel and materials to ensure the security of lives and property ahead of the Yuletide. The Police Public Relations Officer,…

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President Tinubu mourns Emir of Kuwait

The President commiserated with the ruling House of Sabah, and all those who mourned the painful loss. President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the ruling Sabah family, the government, and people of the State of Kuwait over the passing of the Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri…

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Soun inaugurates operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roads

According to him, this is even more germane because of the coronation ceremony and solicited the support and cooperation of residents for the Royal father. The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated Operation Zero Potholes on Ogbomoso township roads as part of activities for his coronation scheduled for Dec. 19. A spokesman for…

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3 dead, 7 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Okpe said that the injured victims were taken to Idera Hospital, Sagamu, for medical attention and the deceased were deposited at the morgue of the same hospital. Three persons were confirmed dead, while seven others sustained injuries in an accident involving two vehicles at the Conoil filling station axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday….

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EFCC boss demands law against unexplained wealth

Olukoyede said the concerns about unexplained wealth bordered more on asset tracing, investigation and recovery. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for legislation against unexplained wealth, as a way of checking the criminal activities of treasury looters in the country. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale in a statement…

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Tinubu condoles with Borno over death of Waziri

Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the dearly departed and comfort for those who mourn. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathises with the government and the people of Borno State over the passing of the Waziri of Borno, Mustapha Mukhtar. The Waziri, who served as the Prime Minister of Borno and Chief Adviser…

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Sowore storms Akure, demands Akeredolu’s resignation

Sowore said he and other concerned citizens of the state needed to demonstrate courage by defending the constitutional rights of the people given to Akeredolu. Renowned Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a town hall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Sowore at the meeting…

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Tanker crashes on Jos-Abuja road, many commuters stranded

NAN reports that Hawan Kibo is often a flash point of ghastly accidents, usually involving heavy-duty vehicles, which find ascending the hilly area a herculean task. A heavy-duty truck, carrying bottled water, on Saturday crashed at Hawan-Kibo, on the Jos-Abuja highway in a lone accident, leaving scores of motorists and commuters stranded in an unusual…

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