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We could have eliminated Nnamdi Kanu instead of bringing him to Nigeria – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari claims that instead of sending Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria for a trial, the Federal Government should have used security forces to kill the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Femi Adesina, his former spokesperson, quoted the ex-president as saying this in ‘Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023)’, revealed that…
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Five abducted Abuja sisters regain freedom
Five of the six sisters from the Al-Kadriyar family, who were recently abducted by bandits in the Bwari area of Abuja, have been released. This was revealed in a post on X by Kabiru Aminu, who identifies himself as the family’s uncle saying the girls were released on Saturday night. The post included the sisters in a now-viral video among…
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In Kampala, Tinubu seeks financing mechanism, equitable capital market access for developing countries
President Bola Tinubu has called for an equitable access to capital for developing countries, saying such will provide the much-needed resources for development, thus solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. Speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement at the weekend in Kampala, Uganda, the Nigerian leader, however,…
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FG reviews recruitment guidelines in four paramilitary agencies, reserves slots for women
The Federal Government has reassessed the requirements for hiring into four paramilitary organisations, according to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Tunji-Ojo made the announcement following a meeting with the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Boards (CDCFIB) in Abuja. The minister who was represented by Ja’afaru Ahmed, the board secretary, also announced that women will now be given preference for…
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Ex-power minister, Agunloye released from prison after meeting bail conditions
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting the requirements for his bail, an official at the prison service has confirmed. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service’s Federal Capital Territory Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed Agunloye’s release. He stated, “Agunloye has been released from the prison after meeting his bail…
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Alleged sexual harassment: Army denies withholding female soldier’s salary
The female soldier identified as Ruth Ogunleye who said she was being victimised and maltreated because she refused to give in to her superiors’ sexual advances was paid in full of her salaries till December, the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja has clarified. The army chief said this on Friday after the minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy paid…
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Insecurity: US security adviser, Sullivan, meets Nigeria’s Ribadu
The United States Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, has met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, to counter terrorism in West Africa. This was disclosed on Thursday in a post via the US government website. According to the post, Sullivan reiterated President Biden’s commitment to Africa and underscored the strength of the U.S.-Nigerian relationship, including welcoming Nigeria’s strong leadership…
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Customs to relaunch e-auction platform for bidding
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the relaunch of its e-auctioning platform for interested bidders. In a statement issued by the NCS spokesperson, Abdulliah Maiwada on Friday the agency said the action is in pursuit of its commitment to continuous improvement of the customs. It further said the move aligns with the guidelines outlined in the newly enacted Nigeria…
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EFCC boss, Olukoyede, warns investigators against bribery
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concerns over the persistent solicitation of bribes from investigators within the commission, calling it an embarrassing situation. Olukoyede, also warned its investigation team that all activities relating to arrests and granting of bail must comply with international best practices. He said this move is aimed at…
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Court grants Emefile permission to travel outside Abuja, scales charges from six to 20
A High Court in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the FCT. The judge, Hamza Muazu who gave the ruling on Thursday ruled that Mr Emefiele must remain in the country. The former CBN governor is standing trial on six counts bordering on procurement fraud…
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