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We complied with the law on Bobrisky’s money laundering charges – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday informed the Committee of the House of Representatives looking into allegations of corruption against some of the Commission’s officers that the money laundering charges that were dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, were legal and compliant with the law. Bilikisu Bala, the head of the prosecution…
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Defend yourselves against APC’s ’emerging totalitarianism’, PDP urges Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party has urged Nigerians to use the 2024 Independence Day Anniversary to protect the country’s democracy and national sovereignty from what it described as the All Progressives Congress’s escalating tyranny. In a statement signed by it’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the Party, advised Nigerians not to surrender to the tactics of the APC administration which, the…
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President Tinubu: What unforgivable offence has Oyo APC committed? By Morufu Smith
With the announcement today of the appointment of Mr Joseph Tegbe as the DG, Nigeria-China Relations, it becomes clear that Oyo APC must have committed an unforgivable sin against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As of the time Joseph Tegbe’s appointment was announced, he was and still remains a card-carrying member of the PDP. Joseph Tegbe left Oyo APC in 2023…
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Meet Tegbe, the man who missed Oyo governorship, now Special Envoy on Nigeria-China Affairs
By Olaolu Bilau in Abuja When the Presidency announced Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, those who know his backgroundas a strategic advisor to many global Fortune 500 businesses and subnational governments in Nigeria, were elated and applauded President Bola Tinubu for the well-deserved appointment. However, what may not be known…
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BREAKING: Lion kills worker at Obasanjo Presidential Library zoo
A zoo worker at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Babaji Daule, was on Saturday killed by a lion. The Ogun State Police Command, confirmed the incident on Sunday. The spokesman for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement. It was reported that the 35-year-old lion handler, failed to lock and bar the lion’s cage before…
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PHOTOS: Buhari visits ex-head of State, Gowon in London
Ex-president Muhammadu Buhari is on a short trip to London, United Kingdom. The former President, during the trip, visited former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), at the latter’s London residence on Saturday. Buhari Sallau, a media aide, shared the photos of the visit to General Gowon on his Facebook page. Sallau wrote: “In the course of his short…
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Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to supporting families of personnel
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to providing comprehensive support for soldiers and their families to effectively navigate marital challenges. He spoke during the inaugural workshop organized by the Nigerian Army Women Command, focused on “Building a Happy and Peaceful Family for NA Personnel,” held at the Army Headquarters…
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Go get Samson Siasia, foreign coach or not! By Segun Odegbami
Between October 11 and 15, 2024, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in two legs of the qualifying matches for the 2025 AFCON. The matches will present an opportunity for the country to continue to build a new Super Eagles from the ashes of recent disasters with foreign coaches, as the country continues to search…
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Lekki-Epe Expressway, major route for kidnappers, robbers, carjackers – Police
Based on available crime data, the Lekki-Epe Expressway is a common passage used by kidnappers, robbers, and carjackers, Lagos State Police Command, revealed on Saturday. Firearm, recovered on the road. PHOTO: SP Benjamin Hundeyin – X Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the revelation on X. He was reacting to another X user, @lanlot, who complained about the…
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Teachers, doctors – first beneficiaries of the Consumer Credit Scheme, by Fredrick Nwabufo
Trust is an essential quality. It is a valuable non-commodity asset. It is the diviner of promise and fulfilment. A government that succeeds is one which holds sufficient public trust and exerts itself considerably to keep it by delivering on its promises. Introducing the consumer credit scheme was one of the foremost pledges of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023…
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