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Lagos commercial drivers protest lock up of park

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Some commercial drivers under the umbrella of CMS Taxi and Bus Nigeria Limited, Marina, Lagos, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest over lock-up of their park by the Lagos State Government. The protesters pleaded with Governor Babajide…

State police: Ehindero says it’s desirable, warns of abuse

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As the controversy on whether or not to establish state police in the country continues, former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Sunday Ehindero alongside a lawyer, have expressed the desirability of state police, but warned against abuse.…

Minister, Wabote trade words over $500m investments, loans

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THE Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and former Executive Secretary, of the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board, NCDMB, Simbi Wabote, yesterday, traded allegations of over $500 million in…

N150m bribery allegation: Transferred fund part payment of debt owed Summit Oil, lawyer tells court

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By Evelyn Usman A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has admitted three documents in the bribery allegations against Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Support Midstream Company Limited, Mr. Akintoye Akindele. One of them showed…

Lecturer killed by kidnappers: We’ve informed his family —Babcock mgt

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THE management of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, in Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that it has informed the family of Prof. Yinka Olomojobi, who was killed by suspected kidnappers, last Friday.

Passengers overpower bandits in Zamfara, kill one, seize 2 AK-47 rifles

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In a courageous act, the family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara State.

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We’ll ensure Yahaya Bello faces trial no matter what it takes — EFCC chair

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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr.Ola Olukoyede, insisted yesterday that the anti-graft agency would do everything humanly possible to bring the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to…

Okuama-Ewu: Community declares 17 soldiers killed along Forcados River

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Contrary to the account that youths of Okuama-Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, shot and killed 17 military personnel at the waterside on March 14, the community has sworn that the soldiers who departed the…

Sokoto Gov dethrones 15 traditional rulers over land racketeering, other offences

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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has dethroned 15 district heads over alleged insubordination, land racketeering, aiding insecurity and conversion of public properties.

Naira depreciates to N1,300/$ in official market

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The Naira yesterday depreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM, to N1,300.15 per dollar exceeding the parallel market rate by N45.15.

We’re concentrating on generating big data through exploration – Alake

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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Tuesday, disclosed on generating big data through exploration to attract investors into the solid minerals sector.

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Rainstorm: We are working hard to restore power to affected areas – IBEDC

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The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company PLC (IBEDC) has assured residents of Ota and Mowe in Ogun State, whose the last Sunday rainstorm affected their power supply, that it's working round the clock to ensure that power…

UTME: NASS backs 18 years university admission age

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The National Assembly says it will come up with a robust legislation to support 18 years old as entry limit for admission into tertiary educational institutions.

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Fubara reshuffles cabinet, redeploys Attorney Gen., Finance Commissioner

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The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has made major adjustment in his cabinet.

My prosecution by EFCC in 2022 politically motivated – Doyin Okupe

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“My trial was politically motivated. My arrest and prosecution by the EFCC was malicious. It was not even a prosecution but persecution."

Abia govt denies allegation of washed off newly-constructed road

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Abia State government says there is no truth in a recently circulating video on social media that storm water washed off one of the new roads recently constructed by the administration of Governor Alex Otti.

EPL: Arsenal condemn Chelsea to heavy 5-0 defeat, keep title dream alive

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Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal condemned Chelsea to a 5-0 defeat on Tuesday as they surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.

Yahaya Bello: Obey Court order now, Kogi Assembly tells EFCC

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The Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday urged the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to obey court order in respect alleged N80. 4 billion fraud case against former governor Yahaya Bello.

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Abia govt dispels social media claim of newly constructed road washout

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The Abia State Government has refuted claims circulating on social media that a recently constructed road was washed away by stormwater.

I will resign if Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted — EFCC chairman

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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olu Olukoyede, has vowed to ensure investigations into the alleged N80.2 billion fraud

FG summons Lead British School over bullying allegation

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The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday summoned Lead British International School, Abuja over an alarming viral video regarding alleged bullying incidents at the school.

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Bag of rice falls below N60k; see other items experiencing price reduction

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With the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, the prices of certain commodities in Nigeria have begun to witness a decline, particularly rice, a staple food item in the country.

One dies, three hospitalised in partial building collapse in Lagos

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At least one person died and three others were injured when a three-story building's balcony collapsed at Number 5 Fanny Street, Ita-Faaji, Lagos Island.

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NAFDAC apprehends fake cosmetics producer in Lagos

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has apprehended one Pius Effiong Eyoh, owner of Pasco Global Limited, for manufacturing, packaging, distributing, and selling a range of substandard and counterfeit…

Our commitment to produce food of unparalleled richness not rhetoric – Shettima

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"We must proclaim to the world that our commitment to producing food of unparalleled richness is not rhetoric," Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared.

Tinubu appoints Consuls-General, Chargés d’Affaires for 14 countries

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Tuggar stressed that as seasoned career diplomats, they should shun the act of politicking and recommit themselves to their calling of diplomacy for Nigeria’s collective interest and development.

Noise pollution: Ogun seals three worship centres

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The Ogun State government has sealed three religious centres in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, for contravening the state laws on noise pollution and defying government order on the pollution.

Anambra Assembly workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid entitlements

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WORKERS of the Anambra State House of Assembly have begun an indefinite strike over alleged non payment of their entitlements.

UNIPORT dismisses video accusing lecturer of molesting student

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The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has described a viral video alleging that a lecturer in the university molested a female student as untrue. The university spokesman, Dr Sam Kpenu, who said this in a statement in Port Harcourt on…

Ganduje receives Ondo APC Election report, lauds Ododo’s C’ttee

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The National Working Committee NWC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Tuesday received the report of the Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo Primary Election Committee for Ondo state, commending the Kogi state governor for doing a thorough…