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Month: August 2024

5 suspects detained for diverting fertiliser trucks for Lagos to Bauchi

The police said the allocation papers indicated that the fertilisers, meant for Lagos and Oyo States were being diverted to Bauchi State instead. The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has detained five suspects over alleged diversion of two trucks loaded with 70 metric tons of indorama fertilisers. ASC Ruth…

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Niger Govt inaugurates taskforce to go after illegal miners

The acting governor said that profiling of the companies and cooperative society would attract local and direct foreign investment. The Niger government has inaugurated a taskforce on illegal mining activities in the state. Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of the state, inaugurated the taskforce in Minna on Monday and announced the conditional lifting of the ban…

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FG considers training scheme equivalent to NYSC for NCE graduates

The minister says the training of youths by organisations such as the Boys’ Brigade, and Girl Guides keeps many away from social vices. The Ministry of Youth Development says it’s working on introducing a training scheme equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). The Minister…

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Tension in Agungi as gunmen shoot, butcher Lagos monarch’s first son

Many members of the community are said to have deserted the area due to the tension created by the killing The Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State is unsettled following the brutal killing of Demola Akinloye, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye. The prince was reportedly assassinated along…

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Coalition blames anti-democratic forces for violent protest in Nigeria

The report highlights the urgent need for unified efforts to preserve democratic governance and maintain public order during national demonstrations. The Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria has condemned the recent surge of violence during the #EndBadGovernance protests, which initially sought to address hunger and economic challenges. In a detailed report, the coalition—led by…

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Remi Tinubu partners NPC, UNICEF to launch electronic birth registration

The NPC chairman says the registration marks the commitment of the Tinubu administration to strengthen civil registration of birth of new borns in Nigeria. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is partnering with the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNICEF to launch an electronic natal registration for children. The NPC Chairman,…

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Firm donates 3 drones to Ondo, Ekiti police to fight insecurity.

The firm added that security situation in the country is alarming, hence the need for everybody to play their little ways in supporting security agencies in the country. The Boing Luxury Estates on Monday donated three drones to the Zone 17 Police Command comprising Ondo and Ekiti States to tackle insecurity in the zone. Presenting…

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Tinubu appoints new Director-General for DSS, NIA

Tinubu’s aide announced the development in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency. President Tinubu also appointed Adeola Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Service. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on…

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African countries with the highest number of mobile phones

Nigeria currently leads other African countries with a mobile phone penetration rate of 85%. The African phone market has witnessed rapid expansion in recent years with the International Telecom Union (ITU) forecasting the number of mobile phone users to hit 500 million in 2025. According to the ITU data on the telecom sector, Africa has…

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