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Police rape of Poly student: Ikpeazu directs Abia CP to investigate, prosecute cops
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the state Commissioner of police, Mrs Janet Agbede to expeditiously investigate allegations of rape levelled against some personnel of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Aba, Abia state. Students of Abia Polytechnic, Aba on Thursday among other things protested the alleged rape of a female
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Lulu-Briggs pledges to lift more Niger Deltans
By Cosmas Omegoh Many under-served persons in Rivers State will be lifted this year as part of Lulu Briggs Foundation programme to marks its year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Wife of the late O. B. Lulu-Briggs, Dr Mrs. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, who is the chairman of the foundation disclosed that she would continue to fulfil
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How hoodlums attacked, killed officer in Ajao Estate-Police
By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it lost one of its finest officers during a raid on criminal hideouts in Ajao Estate, Lagos State yesterday . The Command also said that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO )Ajao Estate, CSP Abdullahi Malla and other police officers equally sustained varying degrees
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Nigeria Can’t Achieve Sustainable Agric Development Under Insecurity – Former FUTO VC
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The former Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Prof Jude Njoku has contended that the rising insecurity in the country will not allow Nigeria to achieve its quest for sustainable agricultural development. Presenting a public lecture organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Njoku bemoaned
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FG set to revive the nation’s STI to suit the 21st century demands
From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Federal Government has said it is currently reviewing the nation’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy to be withstand the demands of the 21st century. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, made this disclosure at the ongoing National Council on Science, Technology and Innovation (NCSTI), themed
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El-rufai has national leadership quality, says former Emir Sanusi
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Emir of Kano and Ex-governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi 11 has said that the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai has national leadership quality worth emulating. Sanusi who was the guest Speaker at KadInvest 6.0 spoke on Friday on the theme, “Towards a Sustainable Knowledge Based
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LG polls: NASIEC engages 4,000 ad hoc staff in Nasarawa
From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) says it has engaged no fewer than 4,000 ad hoc staff for the smooth conduct of the Oct. 6 local government elections. Barr. Ayuba Wandai-Usman, chairman of the electoral commission disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lafia. Wandai-Usman said that
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Regional integration: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire meet over reform of ECOWAS
From Aidoghie Paulinus, New York The Federal Government and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, have discussed ways of repositioning the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in order to achieve the main objectives of the sub-regional organisation. The development took place during a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and the Ivorian
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Nigeria will have no business with poverty if …, by Dr Okafor
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Chairman and Chief Executive of Winco Group of Companies, Chief Dr. Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Okafor, in this interview, said the country would get out of poor if the federal government would seriously deepen investment in agriculture, petroleum and manufacturing. Okafor, however, suggested ways the government can adequately boost the businesses of entrepreneurs
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Aisha Buhari decries poor representation of women in conflicts resolution
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, New York The First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has decried poor representation of women in formal peace and security processes despite the efforts of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), which has distinguished itself as veritable Organization for advocating peace, stability and harmony in Africa. She spoke at Luncheon
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2023: Ebonyi PDP zones governorship position to Abakaliki bloc
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State chapter, has, ahead of the 2023 general election, said it has zoned its governorship ticket to the Abakaliki bloc. Abakaliki bloc comprises two senatorial zones, Ebonyi North and Central. The state Chairman, Elder Fred Udeogu, made this known while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital.
Kalu extols virtues of former Oyo Gov, Rashidi Ladoja at 77
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja as a consummate politician and patriotic statesman. Extolling the virtues of the shipping magnate turned politician, Kalu acknowledged the contributions of the former governor to the social, economic and political
Indian police arrest 28 for suspected gang-rape of 15-year-old girl
Authorities in India are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl was repeatedly gang-raped for around nine months, said local media reports. Police in the city of Mumbai have arrested 28 people in connection to the alleged rapes, which began in January, reports the BBC. Local reports said it began when the girl’s boyfriend
Capitol riot committee to investigate Trump allies
The committee investigating the Capitol riot has issued its first subpoenas of President Trump’s allies – including Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon. The Democratic-led committee has demanded documents and called them to testify in mid-October. A letter written by the committee’s chairman suggests they were involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election that
R. Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King
R. Kelly’s lawyer has compared him to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr in the closing argument of the singer’s s**-trafficking trial. Deveraux Cannick said both men held the government to account and he urged jurors to be courageous. The singer, 54, denies all charges against him in the federal case, reports the
EPL: Chelsea face Man City test as Liverpool, Man Utd bid to keep pace
Chelsea host Premier League champions Manchester City in a stiff test of the leaders’ title credentials on Saturday as Liverpool and Manchester United bid to keep pace with Thomas Tuchel’s side. The Blues look well-equipped to end the season as English champions for the first time since 2017 after signing Romelu Lukaku to add
La Liga: Barca’s Koeman has no issue with players’ commitment
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman had no complaints about the attitude and commitment of his team after Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Cadiz and instead lamented the raft of injuries that robbed him of several first-choice players. The goalless draw left Barca seventh in LaLiga on nine points from five games, already seven points behind leaders
Osimhen brace takes Napoli back to top of Serie A
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli crushed Sampdoria, 4-0, on Thursday to remain perfect in Serie A and return to the top of the table. In the other early game Ciro Immobile converted an added-time penalty to give Lazio a 1-1 draw at Torino. In the late game, Tammy Abraham scored his first home
NYSC DG briefs ministry on maltreatment of Corps member in C’River
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has received full briefing from the Director General of the NYSC about the unfortunate incident that occurred on July 28, 2021 in Cross River State where a female youth Corper was dehumanized has revealed in the video. The NYSC and the Army authorities since commenced investigation of the
A’Ibom’s blazing trail in aviation, infrastructure development – Shehu
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, Hon. Garba Shehu has described Akwa Ibom State as a land of opportunities and a trail blazer in the Nigeria’s aviation industry. Shehu made the remark recently when he led other members of his committee on an assessment tour to the aircraft Maintainance, Repair and Overhaul
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