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Buhari hosts Sultan of Sokoto, says his govt won’t tolerate ethnic, religious prejudice

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday warned that stoking ethnic and religious prejudices will not augur well for the development of Nigeria. Buhari spoke while hosting the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at the State House. He, however, stated …
Buhari hosts Sultan of Sokoto, says his govt won’t tolerate ethnic, religious prejudice

EFCC arrests brothers, 6 others in Osogbo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in Osogbo, Osun State. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajuren made this known in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan. Among the suspects were two brothers. They were nabbed during an early morning raid on their hideout at Ayegbami. The commission kept surveillance for …
EFCC arrests brothers, 6 others in Osogbo

Orlu: Nnamdi Kanu orders ESN to ceasefire against Army, watchful of Fulani herdsmen

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has directed the operatives of Eastern Security Network, ESN, to cease fire with military men in Orlu area of Imo State. A clash between operatives of ESN and soldiers in Orlu area of Imo State had led to a death while scores were injured. However, …
Orlu: Nnamdi Kanu orders ESN to ceasefire against Army, watchful of Fulani herdsmen

Imo PDP spokesman, Nwogwugwu dumps party for APC, narrates ordeal

Ambrose Nwogwugwu, the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party’s Director General of New Media has dumped his darling party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The PDP spokesman, who garnered much popularity due to his incessant attacks on the Hope Uzodinma-led government, said that he took the bold step after being unceremoniously relieved of his …
Imo PDP spokesman, Nwogwugwu dumps party for APC, narrates ordeal

Oyo civil servants begin indefinite strike over unpaid 6 months deductions by Makinde govt

Some civil servants in Oyo State on Thursday declared an indefinite strike. Our correspondent learnt that the workers declared the indefinite strike over allegation of unpaid deductions by the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration. DAILY POST reports that activities at some ministries and agencies at Oyo State Secretariat were paralysed by the protesting workers on Thursday. …
Oyo civil servants begin indefinite strike over unpaid 6 months deductions by Makinde govt

Police Service Commission promotes 20,356 officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 20,356 senior police officers. The decision was taken at the 11th Plenary Meeting in Abuja. PSC Chairman, Musiliu Smith, a former Inspector General of Police, presided over the meeting. Nine Commissioners of Police (CPs) were promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of …
Police Service Commission promotes 20,356 officers

Bandits surrender 14 AK-47 riffles, live ammunition in Zamfara

No fewer than seven armed bandits in Zamfara State have surrendered 14 AK-47 riffles, live ammunitions and other sophisticated weapons used in their nefarious operations in the north west zone. The ceremony took place at the state Government House in Gusau, the state capital before the watchful eyes of the state governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed …
Bandits surrender 14 AK-47 riffles, live ammunition in Zamfara

Kaduna: Bandits kill four in Igabi, Kajuru communities

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday, confirmed that bandits killed four persons across Igabi and Kajuru Local Government Areas of the state. He stated this in a statement he issued on Thursday evening. According to the statement, “Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Nasarawa …
Kaduna: Bandits kill four in Igabi, Kajuru communities

400 APC members defect to PDP in Abia

About 400 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have dumped the party for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state. The defectors were led by the APC Vice Chairmanship candidate in the December 18th 2020 LG poll held across the state, including executive members of …
400 APC members defect to PDP in Abia

INEC fixes new date for Jigawa by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the conduct of by-election for Kafin Hausa State Constituency, Jigawa State for Saturday, March 6. The commission disclosed this in a statement and election timetable issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, on Thursday in Abuja. Okoye said that …
INEC fixes new date for Jigawa by-election

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