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NGX extends gain, index rises further by 0.54%

Analysis of the market activities showed trade turnover settled lower relative to the previous session, while the value of transactions went down by 36.88 per cent. Positive sentiments persisted on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., (NGX) on Friday with the All-Share Index extending growth by 0.54 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index improved further by 445.56…

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Democracy has triumphed – PDP celebrates triple wins at Supreme Court

The PDP Spokesman charged the governors to continue to deliver people-oriented development programmes and projects in line with the policy thrust and vision the party. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the judgments of the Supreme Court affirming the victory of its governors in Bauchi State, Plateau and Zamfara as a victory for democracy….

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Alex Otti thanks Tinubu for non-interference with Supreme Court judgments

He congratulated all the governors who also won their cases in court and appreciated other Nigerians who, he said, admired his style of leadership. On Friday, Governor Alex Otti of Abia commended President Bola Tinubu for his non-interference with the judgment delivered in different election matters by the Supreme Court. Otti made the commendation on…

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Ex-lawmaker not surprised Sanwo-Olu defeated Jandor, GRV at Supreme Court

He said that Sanwo-Olu had won the heart of many residents because of the laudable projects being carried out. A former Lagos State lawmaker, Mr Dipo Olorunrinu, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory at the Supreme Court is not a surprise to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Olorunrinu, who represented Amuwo-Odofin Constituency…

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Court jails dismissed policeman 30 years for killing a 17-year-old boy

He added that while his son resisted, Ocheni hit him on the head with a weapon and then shot him. A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Zuba, on Friday sentenced a dismissed Inspector, Haruna Ocheni to 30 years imprisonment for killing a 17-year-old boy. The police charged Ocheni with culpable homicide not punishable…

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We’re proud of our judiciary – Kano residents laud Supreme Court verdict

The Police had earlier warned against wild celebrations that could lead to loss of lives and property. Some residents of Kano on Friday lauded the Supreme Court for standing by the truth and not yielding to any influence in deciding the appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. A panel of Justices of…

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Tinubu suspends National Social Investment Programme amid fraud scandal

The development followed the suspension of the Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu, and the National Coordinator of NSIPA, Halima Shehu. President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of all administered programmes under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) with immediate effect. The action comes amid the ongoing probe into alleged malfeasance in the agency’s…

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Plateau APC accepts Supreme Court’s judgment on guber poll in good faith

Namang said that APC believes in maintaining decorum and peace at all times, no matter the situation. The Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it accepts the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed Gov. Caleb Mutfwang as the winner of the March 18, 2023, election in good faith. The Apex Court on Friday,…

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Army investigates alleged maltreatment of female soldier by senior officers

He assured the general public that the army as an institution was committed to upholding the integrity and morale of its personnel. The Nigerian Army (NA) has promised to conduct a thorough investigation into an allegation by a female soldier that she was maltreated by some senior officers. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema…

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AIG visits police fraud unit, cautions CP over detention period in cell

The AIG stressed that his visit served as a reminder to officers to ensure humane treatment and the fundamental rights of individuals in detention. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Ikoyi, Lagos, Idowu Owohunwa, has visited the Police Special Fraud Unit, where he interacted with 20 detained suspects. Owohunwa, who visited…

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