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LG Polls: OYSIEC Pledges Credible Elections As Oyo CP Confirms Deployment Of Over 12,000 Security Operatives

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IBADAN – The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), the state Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) and other stakeholders have assured residents a credible and violence-free local government…

World Earth Day 2024: Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club Conducts Tree Planting Exercise At Lagos Schools

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Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club on earlier in the week carried out tree planting exercise at the African Church Central Primary School and St. Saviours Primary School, Oniwaya, Agege, Lagos as part of her activities to mark the 2024 World…

Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia As Chairman Of Nigerian Education Loan Fund

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and…

Ikeja Metro Lions Club Equips ICT Centre For Lagos School

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Ikeja Metro Lions Club has donated an Information Technology (ICT) Centre to Omole Junior High School, Lagos, in the bid to improve learning at the school. Speaking at the commissioning of the centre, the president of Ikeja Metro Lions…

Veterinary Day: Kogi Livestock Doctors Ask For Better Condition Of Service

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LOKOJA – The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Kogi chapter, has appealed to the State Government for an improved renumeration and welfare package for veterinary doctors in the state. The State’s Chairman of NVMA, Dr Tolu…

National Justice Summit 2024: Stakeholders Call For Reforms In Judicial Appointment Process

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ABUJA – Arising from a two-day National Summit on Justice 2024, stakeholders, experts, legal luminaries, retired judicial officers etc have made far reaching recommendations that will address the issues of judicial appointment process,…

Yahaya Bello: EFCC Boss To Face Criminal Trial Over Contempt Of Court, May 13

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…Summoned To Show Reason He Shouldn’t Be Committed To Prison LAGOS – A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13,…

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How Constitution And Constitutionalism Shape Democracy, Good Governance

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By Ibekwe Nnamdi Chimdi Man, proud man! Dressed in a little brief authority, plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven as make the angels weep – William Shakespeare Throughout history, certain individuals have been entrusted with…

Security: Ona Ara LGA Boss Commissions First Ever Operation Burst Post, Two Other Projects

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•; Sets Unbearable Records In The History Of The Local Government IBADAN – The Executive Chairman of Ona Ara local government, Ibadan the Capital City of Oyo State, Honourable Musibau Adesina Sanusi popularly known as Shaba has again set…

Financial Inclusion: Crucial Factor In Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Growth

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Regardless of their income level or location, all eligible citizens of a country deserve access to and usage of financial services including banking, savings, credit, insurance, and investments. The implications of a robust financial…

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LG Polls: Agboworin Drums Support For PDP Candidates

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IBADAN – A Federal Lawmaker, representing the Ibadan North East/South East at the House of Representatives, Honourable Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has assuredly stated that all the candidates of the People’s Democratic…

BREAKING: (Yahaya Bello): EFCC Boss, Olukoyede, To Face Criminal Trial For Contempt Of Court, May 13

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…summoned to show cause why he shouldn’t be committed to prison LAGOS – A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024,…

PRESASS 2024: FG Pledges to Support Regional Efforts Toward Mitigating Climate Change Impacts

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… Commends NiMet, NIHSA, AGRHYMET ABUJA The Federal Government has pledged continuous support for regional efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and encourage weather- and climate-smart sustainable development for the region.…

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PHOTO: Family Of Late Actor, Junior Pope, Releases Funeral Rites

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The family of late actor, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly called Junior Pope, has released his burial arrangements. The funeral arrangement which started on April 23 will climax on Friday, May 17 with interment.

Time We Came Together To Fight Terrorism, Other Crimes – Badaru

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ABUJA – The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar has called on all African member states to come together and fight terrorism by preventing cross border influx of illegal arms in the continent. The Minister made the call while…

Okuama Crisis: Reps Committee On Defence Assures Of Fairness To All

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WARRI – House of Representatives has assured that they would be fair to hear from all concerned in their determined bid to ensure the crisis in Okuama Community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State is brought to an end.…

FG Approves Recommendations To Reposition Bank Of Agriculture

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ABUJA – The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has given its nod to the recommendations aimed at repositioning the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to ensure food security for Nigerians. Chaired by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, the NCP…

Constitutional Amendment: National Integration Our Utmost Priority – Abbas

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ABUJA – In a statement by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas Ph.D has said that, National integration must be prioritized in the…

PRESASS 2024 Ends In Abuja As Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information

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ABUJA – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and…

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Fubara Inaugurates New Naval Training Command HQ In Rivers

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…Donates N350m To Boost Operational Capacity PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor iminalayi Fubara has inaugurated the new Headquarters Naval Training Command in Ebubu community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State which has…

The Longest Unbeaten Runs In The Top Five European Leagues This Century

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Soccer teams in the top five European leagues face the most demanding schedules in which they play against strong teams each week. This means it is incredibly challenging even for the leading clubs to stay on track in all of the…

I’m Working To Return Runaway Investors To Rivers – Fubara

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PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said he is working round the clock to ensure that investors who left the state return to engender job creation. The Governor stated that he is making deliberate efforts to dissuade…

NANS Proposes Establishment Of Police Student Relations Forum For Improved Security On Campuses

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LAGOS – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suggested to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission (PSC) the establishment and inauguration of the Police Students…

Mbah Mourns Ayogu Eze, Says Senator’s Dead A Monumental Loss

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ENUGU – Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the death of member representing Enugu State on the Board of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and a former lawmaker representing Enugu…

NBA Africa Launches Accelerator Focused On Early-Stage African Startups

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In support of President Biden’s Digital Transformation with Africa Initiative and building on the United States Department of Commerce-wide Africa strategy, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa today announced the launch of “Triple…

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Lawmakers Converge For High-Stakes Retreat Focused On Economic Recovery, Tax Policy

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ABUJA – The Nigerian’s Federal House of Representatives is set to hold a two-day Retreat for its Members, to strengthen their legislative and oversight capacity, as well as foster collaborative efforts towards economic development and tax…

Alleged Payment Of Children Tuition With State Fund: Yahaya Media Faults EFCC, Bares The Truth

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In a detailed reactive statement titled: “Payment of school fees: Setting the records straight”, the Yahaya Bello Media Office has debunked the allegations of the EFCC boss, Olanipekun Olukoyede purporting that the immediate past governor…

PRESASS 2024 Ends In Abuja As Aviation Minister Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information

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Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian…

FCTA Commited To Environmental Sustainability Through ACReSAL Project

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ABUJA – Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to the successful implementation of the Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes …

Insecurity: Ododo Distributes 105 Buses, 42 Motorbikes To Vigilante Groups In Kogi

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LOKOJA – Kogi state Governor , Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has distributed over One hundred and five Sharon and Ford buses and Forty Two motorbikes to the Vigilante Services to enhance their operations against criminal elements in their…