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NSCDC investigates dispute with NUPENG, removes Rivers Commandant
The Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has ordered the immediate removal of Rivers State Commandant of the corps, Mr Michael Ogar. This was contained in a statement by NSCDC Director, Public Relations, Mr Olusola Odumosu on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the removal of the commandant…
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DSS grills suspended EFCC boss Bawa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that it has invited the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrashed Bawa. The DSS in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, said Bawa had already honoured the invitation in connection with “investigative activities concerning him”. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr…
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Agura of Gbagura Abeokuta joins his ancestors
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The 9th Agura of Gbaguraland Abeokuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babajide Bakre, (Jamolu II), has joined his ancestors. Oba Babajide Bakre reportedly joined his ancestors on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A palace Chief who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the passage of Oba Bakre to newsmen. Also, the Osi of Egbaland and Balogun of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu visits Ambode, felicitates predecessor on 60th birthday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was at the residence of his predecessor in office Akinwunmi Ambode to celebrate his 60th birthday with him. The governor who was at the private ceremony held to celebrate the former governor’s 60th birthday spoke glowingly of him.
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PHOTO NEWS: Borgu, Kontagora emirs visit Tinubu
Emirs of Borgu and Kontagora Alhaji (Dr) Muhammed Haliru Dantoro and Alhaji Muhammad Barau Muazu, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.
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Tinubu suspends EFCC boss Bawa indefinitely
The President, Bola Tinubu, has suspended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa indefinitely. Bawa’s suspension was contained in a statment by Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Federation, Willie Bassey. The statement said the EFCC boss was suspended over “weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him”. He was directed to…
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INEC accuses LP of unnecessarily delaying tribunal
Kemi Pinero, the counsel representing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has accused the Labour Party (LP) of unnecessarily causing delays in the presidential election petition tribunal. During the proceedings on Wednesday, Livy Uzoukwu, the lead counsel for the LP, claimed that the INEC chairman’s office had failed to provide the party with requested documents that could serve as evidence.…
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Ondo acting governor, Aiyedatiwa, sues for calm, says Akeredolu human like all
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for calm amidst the recent controversy surrounding the governance of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa who recently became the acting governor after Governor Rotimi Akeredolu proceeded on a medical leave, reassured the people of Ondo State that rumors about the disruption of government activities were unfounded and…
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Fatma Samoura to step down as FIFA Secretary General
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura will leave her role at the end of the year after seven years in which she played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation, restoring its credibility and breaking down barriers. “It was the best decision of my life to join FIFA,” says FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura. “I am very proud to have led…
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It’s provocative to say Lagos is no man’s land — Pro-democracy campaigners
Pro-democracy campaigners have acknowledged the leadership role played by Lagos State in the citizen-led democratic struggles, describing the State as a reference point for demonstrations against historic injustice. At a two-day summit held to mark the 30th anniversary of the historic June 12 election, a coalition of 121 pan-Yoruba groups, under the aegis of Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM),…
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