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Month: January 2024

Gov Fubara pledges to complete abandoned section of Etche-Igbodo road

NAN recalled that Wike completed a section of the road, leaving the Umuohie-Igbodo axis. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Tuesday, inspected the deplorable section of the Etche-Igbodo Road in Etche Local Government Area and pledged to immediately commence completion work on the road. Fubara spoke against the backdrop of complaints by the residents and…

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President Tinubu mourns Baba Adinni of Lagos, Sheikh Abou

Tinubu celebrated Baba’s inspiring legacy of service, duty and sacrifice. President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing Sheikh Abdul-Hafeez Aṣhamu Abou, Baba Adinni of Lagos and Chairman of the Executive Council of Lagos Central Mosque. A statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday in Abuja said the President condoled with Baba’s family, the Muslim…

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We give Tinubu 48hrs to suspend Tunji-Ojo – YPP

The funds were allegedly disbursed under the leadership of Dr Betta Edu for consultancy services. The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has issued a stern call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, within the next 48 hours. The demand is based on allegations of the minister’s involvement in a…

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Soludo suspends traditional ruler for conferring chieftaincy title on Uba

Ezeani didn’t obtain approval from the state government as contained in the traditional rulers’ code of conduct. The government of Anambra has suspended, Igwe Damian Ezeani, the traditional ruler of Neni community, for one year for conferring a Chieftaincy title on Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah. The suspension is contained in a letter signed by TonyCollins Nwabunwanne,…

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NIMC pledges to clear 2-year payment backlog for front-end partners

A revalidation exercise uncovered discrepancies in FEPs’ submitted invoices, prompting a review for accurate enrolment information. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured its Front-End Partners (FEPs) that all outstanding payments spanning a two-year period would be resolved in the first quarter of 2024. Its acting Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in a statement on Wednesday,…

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Police arrest 3 suspected gunrunners over attack on Plateau communities

The police spokesman said efforts were being made by the police to apprehend others involved in the attacks, The Police on Tuesday said they had arrested three suspected members of a gunrunning syndicate in connection with the December 24 attack on some communities in Plateau. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this…

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Kaduna assembly to revive monthly sanitation, tree planting across State

Climate change is a serious problem affecting the citizens of the state and practical solutions must be employed to mitigate it. Members of the Kaduna State House Committee on Environment and Natural resources said they would move a motion to revive the monthly sanitation exercise and tree planting across the state to address climate change….

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Police remove DPO who detained lawyer seeking justice for his client

The Commissioner of Police ordered the immediate removal of the officer from the division. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gowon Estate Division, in Lagos State, has been removed for allegedly detaining a lawyer who was seeking justice for his client. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the removal in a statement…

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Strange woman steals newborn baby at Lafia hospital

The hospital management is reviewing CCTV footage to arrest the culprit. A yet-to-be identified woman stole a new-born baby boy at the postnatal ward of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia on Tuesday. Mother of the one-day-old baby, Wosilat Suleiman, told newsmen she was delivered of the baby early on Tuesday through Caesarean Section. “My relation…

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Lagos Police investigate Tiwa Savage’s petition against Davido

Savage said the actions of Davido can be viewed as a direct threat to her rights to life. The police is looking into the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threat to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…

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