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Lagos seeks to bolster food, logistics sectors
By Innocent Raphael Seeking to bolster Lagos State’s food and logistics sector, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently held a meeting with the management team of Rungis International Wholesale Food Market. The discussions took place in Paris, focusing on the pivotal role markets play in addressing the intricacies of modern food systems and exploring potential collaborations.…
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Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country
In a fiery speech this week, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah singled out nearby Cyprus, threatening to target the small, divided Mediterranean island if it aids Israel in a potential war between the Lebanese militant group and Israel. “Cyprus will be part of this war too” if it opens its airports and bases to Israeli forces, the leader of the Iran-backed…
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South Korea summons Russia’s ambassador as Putin and Kim’s defense pact rattles region
Russia and North Korea’s signing of a mutual defense pact this week has sent reverberations rippling out across the region with South Korea summoning Moscow’s envoy on Friday and Japan and the United States voicing serious concern. The defense pact, which comes against the backdrop of Putin’s grinding war against Ukraine, is the most significant agreement signed by Russia and…
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Ekiti Police begins clampdown on cult groups, assures public safety
By Innocent Raphael In response to a series of violent incidents in Ado-Ekiti, where suspected cult members fatally shot innocent citizens, the Ekiti State Police Command has announced enhanced security measures to arrest the perpetrators while assuring the prevention of further violence. This was contained in a statement made public on Thursday, signed by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abutu…
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Olubadan-designate, Oba Olakulehin to go into seclusion as traditional rites begin
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will soon go into seclusion to begin the traditional rites ahead of his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan. Sources revealed that the State Government will announce the date for the coronation soon. For this reason, the new monarch is set to embark on the necessary preparations that tradition demands. This development followed the State Government’s…
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KWSIEC releases timetable for council polls, says Sept 21 date stands
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has released the timetable of activities for the conduct of elections for the offices of chairmen and councillors for the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. According to a statement signed by the chairman of the umpire Muhammed Okanla in Ilorin, meetings/interface with all the Registered Political Parties leadership will…
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Mark Rutte set to be NATO chief as rival drops out
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next secretary general of NATO after his only rival dropped out of the race. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis informed the military alliance he was withdrawing his bid at the end of last week, his office said on Thursday. The two had been vying to replace the incumbent Jens Stoltenberg, whose…
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Police rescued 1,907 kidnapped victims in the last one year, says IGP
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 1, 907 kidnapped victims in the past 12 months, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has said. The IGP who spoke on Thursday at the monthly Conference of Senior Police Officers, added that the Force also arrested 35,496 suspects for their participation in various crimes and recovered 2,750 firearms, 22,569 ammunition, and 1,540…
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JUST IN: Lagos APC woman leader dies after performing Hajj
A prominent leader in the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaja Ramota Abiodun Bankole, has been pronounced dead after performing her Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia. Bankole, who was Lagos State APC former Welfare Secretary, was said to be among the pilgrims that dropped dead following excessive heat recorded in the holy land. The former politician…
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We are committed to advancing Nigeria’s tech infrastructure, says NASENI boss
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu has reaffirmed the commitment of the organisation to the development of the nation’s technology infrastructure and innovation. Halilu stated this when he conducted an inspection visit to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Institute (AMTDI), an institute under NASENI, in Jalingo, Taraba State.…
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