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IGP commends Police fighter Ukah for winning African EFC Mixed Martial Arts Championship
Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has praised Police Constable Juliet Ukah for her recent victories in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) in South Africa. In a statement released by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP congratulated Ukah on her accomplishments and praised the Nigeria Police Force for its contributions to sports development…
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PDP calls for international travel ban on President Buhari, family after leaving office
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the international community to impose a travel ban on President Muhammadu Buhari and his immediate family after he leaves office on May 29. The request was made during a press conference held by PDP’s spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday in Abuja. Ologunagba alleged that Buhari did not give Nigerians free and credible…
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Anambra government clamps down on miscreants, arrests 25 ‘Agboros’
The Anambra State government has once again clamped down on touts, commonly referred to as “agboros”, in the Upper Iweka and Obosi areas of the state. The operation was carried out by a special team from the OCHA Brigade, which resulted in the arrest of twenty-five individuals. “Government has repeatedly restated that agboros have been banned in Anambra State because…
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Ogoni Power Project’ll create jobs, spur socio-economic development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off the construction of the Ogoni Power Project, expressing confidence that the project when completed will spur socio-economic development of Ogoniland, create job opportunities for artisans and enhance entrepreneurial growth. The President virtually participated in the groundbreaking of the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration and the Ogoni 100 Bed Specialist Hospital, performed on his…
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Enugu governor-elect inaugurates 64-member transition committee
Governor-elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has established a 64-member transition committee in preparation for his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 29. The committee will be chaired by Ike Chioke, the Group Managing Director of Afrinvest (West Africa). Speaking during the committee’s inauguration, Mbah urged the members to develop an implementable action plan in line with his campaign manifesto, stating…
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PHOTO NEWS: Airforce inaugurates $38m Kanji Super Tucano maintenance base
The Nigerian Airforce working with the United States government has formally launched the $38 million upgrade of the Kanji Air Force base in Kanji, Niger State. The base is the maintenance and support facilities for the A-29 Super Tucano and wings additional 6 pilots. The kanji Airforce Base improvements is part of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s $500million arms procurement deal…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari, Tinubu attend Jumat Prayers at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari observed Jumat prayers with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Mosque on Friday.
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APC vice-chairman sues party leaders over financial report, NEC meeting
Vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West, Salihu Lukman, has filed a suit against Abdullahi Adamu and Iyiola Omisore, the party’s national chairman and secretary. In a statement on Thursday, Lukman said: “It is regrettable that as a party, APC has been able to conduct just one NEC meeting in the last two years, which is a…
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APC denies zoning National Assembly leadership positions
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding zoning arrangements for the 10th National Assembly leadership positions. In a press statement on Friday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mouka clarified that the party has yet to make any decisions on the leadership positions for the upcoming NASS. “The information did not emanate from the party…
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NLC, TUC hail FG for suspending petrol subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have hailed the Federal Government for suspending the removal of petrol subsidy. The decision was postponed due to “high inflation and economic hardship”. Earlier, the government had planned to stop subsidy payments on petroleum products from July. Benson Upah, Head of Information at NLC, said: “The removal of petrol…
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