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CP Ohagwu assumes duty as 47th commissioner of police in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Felix Ohagwu as the 47th commissioner of police in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the command said CP Ohagwu took over from his predecessor, CP Adebowale Lawal, following his posting by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part of strategic efforts to strengthen…
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Davido pledges upgrade of Babcock University music department
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Afropop star, Davido, has announced plans to upgrade the music department of his alma mater, Babcock University, with a standalone building and modern facilities to support creativity and talent development. Davido made the disclosure during a visit to the university on Sunday, where he expressed his desire to see the music department upgraded into a standalone…
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Osun govt, Accord allege plot to arrest officials ahead of governorship poll
— Seek Tinubu’s interventionBy Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Government and the Accord Party have raised concerns over an alleged plan to deploy a special police squad to the state to arrest government officials and party leaders ahead of the August 15 governorship election.In a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi,…
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El-Rufai’s family protests alleged DSS custody transfer, cites court order violations
Family members of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of violating existing court orders regarding his detention. The family staged a protest at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, alleging that El-Rufai was moved into DSS custody despite court directives ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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Ooni condemns Oyo school attack, demands urgent security action
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has condemned the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling for swift security action and a united national effort to tackle kidnapping and violent crimes across the country. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council…
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Okowa defeats Nwoko as Dafinone floors Omo-Agege in Delta APC primaries
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has won the senatorial primary election for Delta North on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeating incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko. Okowa secured a total of 113,309 votes to defeat Nwoko, who polled 2,612 votes in the exercise conducted across the district. In Delta Central Senatorial District, incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone also…
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APC, Accord Party trade accusations over Osogbo secretariat attack
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on the latter’s secretariat in Osogbo following an incident in which suspected gunmen reportedly stormed the party office along the Osogbo/Gbongan Road on Sunday night, damaging parts of the building. The attackers were said to have…
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EFCC hands over recovered N837m from alleged Katsina treasury fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has handed over recovered funds totalling ₦837,485,389 to the Katsina State Government following investigations into separate cases of alleged treasury fraud and diversion of public funds in the state. The handover took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, where the Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Friday…
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Abuja court orders seizure of private jet over alleged MEPP contract fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering involving the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the forfeiture of the aircraft, with registration number 5N-AMK, to the Federal Government after…
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What S&P’s first Nigeria upgrade in 14 years means for businesses, investors — by Olabode Opeseitan
After decades of economic drift, the outside world is gradually and steadily embracing Nigeria as a country getting its footing back. For a nation where the cost of living has often outpaced hope, even a modest restoration of confidence can begin to lower the daily budget. Nigeria’s elevation from B- to B by S&P is, at its core, a statement…
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