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Month: February 2024

Senator Kingibe provides free JAMB forms to 2000 poor students in FCT

Ireti reaffirmed her readiness to provide more interventions in the education sector in the FCT. Senator Ireti Kingibe (Labour Party-FCT) has provided 2000 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) forms for distribution to indigent students in the territory. Ireti said this when she spoke with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. “The free forms are meant for…

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It’s crucial for Nigerians to return home after schooling abroad – Makinde

Makinde also emphasised the importance of creating a conducive educational environment for young Nigerians to thrive in their pursuit of academic skills. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the continued loss of skilled manpower to foreign countries is inimical to Nigeria’s development. Makinde said this during an education conference tagged, “International Study Abroad Fair’…

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Nigerian judges shouldn’t be blamed for inconsistencies in judgments, Ex-AG

Agabi said that Nigerian judges should not be blamed for the inconsistencies in judgments, saying that the laws should be blamed rather. Dr Kanu Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, says Nigeria’s judiciary is better than the legislature and the executive, saying it is the best arm of government in the country. Agabi stated…

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Lagos Police arrest 8 wanted robbers who specialised in snatching vehicles

The spokesman said that the suspects were between ages 22 and 32. The Police Command in Lagos State said it had arrested eight suspected armed robbers on its wanted list. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the suspects, who belonged to two syndicates, were…

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CAN demands arrest of Muslim cleric who called for killing of Remi Tinubu

The association emphasised the need for swift action to prevent further deterioration of the security situation. The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians. YOWICAN made the appeal in a communiqué issued at the end of its National…

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Sanwo-Olu tests run Red Line rail ahead of commissioning by Tinubu

Sanwo-Olu was joined on the test ride by his Deputy and State cabinet members. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken a test ride on the Lagos Red Line rail, which is slated for commissioning by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The pivotal test ride commenced at the iconic Ikeja Train Station…

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Tinubu’s visit to Qatar not cancelled, FG debunks rejection claims

The minister said Nigeria and Qatar still have excellent relations despite the insinuations making the rounds on social media. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will proceed on a state visit to Qatar on March 2-3 as scheduled. The confirmation became necessary following reports making the…

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Kenyan woman Delphine Ngigi collapses and dies 3 days after arriving in Canada

Delphine Ngigi died three days after arriving in Canada The family of a 46-year-old Kenyan who died three days after landing in Canada is coming to terms with her demise with detectives investigating her death. Reports indicate that prior to her death, Delphine Ngigi spent hours in the cold while seeking shelter at Mississauga Refugee…

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We’re not the enemy – Tinubu placates junta-led nations to rejoin ECOWAS

Tinubu said the prevalent situation in the ECOWAS region demands difficult but courageous decisions that prioritise the plight of the people. President Bola Tinubu has extended an olive branch to the military governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following the trio’s withdrawal of membership from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The…

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Army recovers 1m litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers

Effiong noted that current economic hardship in the country should not be an excuse for involvement in crime and in criminal activities. Troops of the Nigerian Army have seized about one million litres of crude oil believed to have been stolen from wellheads in Rivers. Brig.-Gen. Eddie Effiong, Commander, 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army, Port…

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