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Kebbi Police seeks accurate information from public on criminals
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has solicited accurate information from the public on the criminals and those, they suspected their movement to be suspicious. Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Mr. Adeleke Adeyinka-Bode, stated this in a statement made available newsmen n in Birnin Kebbi. In the statement, signed by
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Avoid fake news it destroys – Matawalle cautions media
From Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau Zamfara state governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle has cautioned media practitioners to avoid spreading fake news as destroys the society. Matawalle gave the warning while speaking at the first Preelection lecture with the topic ‘Effect of Fake News on Security’ organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of
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35-yr-old man arrested for defiling 5 yr old girl in Kebbi
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Kebbi State, has arrested a 35- year- old man for allegedly defiling a five- year- old girl in his wife’s bedroom in the state. The Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Alhaji Umar Musa Bala, who confirmed the arrest of
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2023 Presidency: Bauchi gov right man for the job – Northern youths
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Ahead of the 2023 general election, a group of youths from the North, Concerned Citizens of Like Minds on Saturday described the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Bala as the right man to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari. To this group, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,
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Sen Anyanwu slams APC over rejection of electronic transmission of election results
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A chieftain of the Imo state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu has slammed the All Progressives Congress over its rejection of the electronic transmission of election results in the on going amendment to the electoral act . This is just as the former Senator who represented Imo East (
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Competition heats up on Trophy Extra Special Band season 2
An already tense season of Trophy Extra Special Band got even hotter this week. In this week’s episode, the bands showed off their excellent Afrobeats skills while going head to head for a chance to remain in the competition. The Bandhitz were pitted against Flash Band; Genial Sounds battled The Mayans; Tritunez went up against
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Buhari approves N79bn road project for Ogun – Abiodun
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the Ilaro-Papalanto-Sagamu Expressway in support of the state’s efforts on infrastructural development. Addressing the residents and people of Yewa South at Ilaro, Abiodun disclosed that the reconstruction of the 100 kilometers road will cost the government about N79bn.
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Kalu greets APGA Chairman, Chief Victor Ike Oye at 65
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has felicitated with National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Ike Oye on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. Describing the celebrant as a seasoned administrator, consummate politician and cerebral academician, Kalu urged Oye to sustain
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Insecurity: Nigeria’s UK envoy meets Igbo, Yoruba leaders in London
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Amb. Sarafa Isola, met with eminent Yoruba leaders and Ohaneze Ndigbo in London on Friday to dialogue on current security issues in Nigeria. The minutes of the meetings, which took place at the Nigerian High Commission office, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
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NCPC to commence 2020 pilgrimage next week-Rev. Pam
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam has said the Commission would flag-off the 2020 pilgrimage exercise to Jordan next week at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Jos, Plateau State. Rev. Pam, in a statement after a meeting with critical stakeholders in Abuja said expressed gratitude to
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Veteran Nigerian broadcaster, Funke Akindele, is dead
The writer of popular Nigerian TV series in the late 90s, “I need to know,” Mrs Biola Olatunde is dead. Family sources said Olatunde, a veteran broadcaster, novelist, poet and public speaker died during a brief illness at the age of 70. The broadcaster and scriptwriter who worked with LTV 8, Lagos, Nigerian Television
Kalu greets APGA Chairman, Chief Victor Ike Oye, at 65
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has felicitated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Ike Oye on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. Describing the celebrant as a seasoned administrator, consummate politician and cerebral academician, Kalu urged Oye
Adeboye finally speaks on TB Joshua’s death
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, has sent his condolences to the family of Prophet T.B Joshua, the late founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations. On the morning of the resurrection, Adeboye believes he will meet Joshua at the feet of the Lord Jesus. Joshua passed
Dallas resident returns from Nigeria with monkeypox
A Dallas resident has been hospitalized in stable condition under isolation after returning from Nigeria with the first-ever Texas case of monkeypox, health officials revealed Friday. In a statement, federal and state health officials said the traveler arrived at Dallas Love Field on July 9 from Atlanta after an overnight flight from Nigeria, reports The Associated Press.
LASG pays N364.9m to families of deceased LG, SUBEB staff
Muritala Ayinla The Lagos State Government has paid the total sum of N364 million through the presentation of insurance benefits to the first batch of beneficiaries of deceased staff of Local Government and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, who disclosed this at the
Ife grand resort, dreams of my forebearers – Ooni
Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Friday described the Ife Grand Resort and Industrial Hubs as historic and dream of his forebearers. Recounting the history at the official launch of the resorts and industrial park at Ile-Ife, Ooni said the project remains the legacy of present and the future. He
Oyo court sentences truck driver to death over murder of boss’ wife
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan An Oyo State High Court sitting in Oyo town, has sentenced a truck driver, Adeyemi Morenikeji, 37, to death over the killing of Mrs. Racheal Ayanwale, wife of his former boss. Following his trial and consideration of plethora of evidence preferred against him, Justice Adeeyo found Morenikeji guilty of the offence
Heavy flood hits Jalingo, submerges over 100 houses
Ben Adaji Jalingo Heavy flood has submerged over 100 houses while properties worth millions of naira were washed away in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital following early morning downpour on Saturday. About 40 residents, who were trapped in their houses as a result of the flood, were, however, rescued. Our correspondent, who went round
NBA president to Buhari: Move some items on Exclusive List to Concurrent, devolve power
The National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, during the week advocated devolution of power and shift of some items in the exclusive list to the concurrent list in order to nip the series of security challenges bedeviling the country in the bud. Apata said this in his keynote address at the
Buhari approves N6.25 billion to set-up ranches in Katsina
President Muhammmadu Buhari has approved the sum of N6.25 billion for Katsina State government to set up ranches in the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu. As a measure to control and abolish itinerary herding of cows leading to constant clashes between farmers
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