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For Aketi, greatness cannot outrun mortality, By Dare Babarinsa
Ultimately, we would always remember Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the son of an Anglican priest, as an Arakunrin, the sobriquet he adopted in his political odyssey. He was the Arakunrin, the loving brother, who decided to bear the burden of others. It was a tough assignment, he found out in the end. He fought his way through the thicket of politics and…
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EFCC freezes N30bn in NSIPA probe, arrests ex-DFA
…might declare ex-humanitarian affairs minister wanted after shunning invitation The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen N30 billion in multiple accounts linked to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), as part of its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N44 billion from the agency. The EFCC also arrested the former Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA)…
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Aiyedatiwa visits Fasoranti, seeks support for Ondo’s development
……Falae, Arogbofa, Akorede, others pray for Governor’s success in leading Ondo State Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday paid a visit to the elder statesman, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, and leaders of the pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, during which he lauded their contributions to the development of the State and Nigeria. Accompanied by top government officials and aides,…
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IGP initiates moves to improve pension scheme for retired police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced that he is taking steps to review and potentially improve the pension regime for retired police personnel in Nigeria. According to a press release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP has demonstrated his commitment to addressing the welfare concerns of police officers, both serving…
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Iran says at least 95 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran…
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Hamas leader killed in Beirut drone strike, sparking fears of regional conflict
The death of Saleh al-Arouri, a senior Hamas official, in a drone strike in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, has raised fears of a worsening conflict in the Middle East. The state media, NNA, reported that the blast on Tuesday targeted a Hamas office and killed three people. NNA also said that two other Hamas leaders died in the attack and several…
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Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with four counts of treason in connection with an attempted coup. Last November, gunmen broke into a military armoury and several prisons in Freetown, freeing almost 2,000 inmates. He has denied any involvement in the attack which killed about 20 people. West African leaders had tried to broker a deal…
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Army reacts to viral video on recruitment process
The Nigerian Army has said that the arrest of three fraudulent candidates in Lagos State reflects the transparency of its recruitment process. The authorities have pledged to prosecute those attempting to compromise this process. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, said this while addressing a viral video depicting the arrest of certain fraudulent candidates involved in…
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Jonathan defends decision to support Diri for second term
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his decision to back Douye Diri, the incumbent governor of Bayelsa, for another term in the November 2023 election. Jonathan made this remark on Tuesday when he hosted Diri and his delegation at his home in Yenagoa, the state capital. Diri, who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged victorious…
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Ondo government sacks LGAs/LCDAs caretaker chairmen, vice
The Ondo state government has sacked the caretaker committee members for the 18 Local Government Areas and the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state, following a court order. The House of Assembly had appointed the interim management committees for the LGAs and the LCDAs in November 2023. However, a memo from the Ministry of Local Government and…
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