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Lagos Police withdraws taskforce from traffic enforcement duties
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, from all traffic control and enforcement duties across the state. The directive, issued by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, forms part of ongoing efforts to streamline Lagos’ often chaotic traffic management system and ensure…
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2027: ADC meets Bauchi governor, seeks broad alliance
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to woo Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, into its fold. A delegation of ADC leaders, led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, visited the governor at the Bauchi State Government House on Tuesday for high-level talks. “We are here in Bauchi…
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Wave of defections hits Reps: APC leads gains, ADC strengthens ranks
A fresh wave of defections in the House of Representatives has boosted the ranks of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the defections during plenary on Tuesday. In total, 27 lawmakers switched parties in what marks one of the most significant shifts in…
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Kwankwaso’s defection fueled by personal ambition, says Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed skepticism over the recent defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a self-serving political maneuver rather than a genuine realignment. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party said the development should be treated with caution, warning against portraying it as a major political shift. The…
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NDLEA, US-DEA deepen alliance to crush drug cartels, terror financing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership in combating drug cartels and dismantling the financial networks that fuel organised crime, violent extremism, and terrorism. The renewed commitment was highlighted during the opening session of a bilateral strategic counter-narcotics workshop held at the NDLEA headquarters…
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Super Eagles target Jordan victory as Chelle maintains winning confidence
By Tosin Omojola Following their 2–1 victory over Iran in Antalya on Friday, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence that Nigeria will secure another win when they face Jordan in an international friendly in the same Turkish city on Tuesday. Goals from Moses Simon early in the first half and Akor Adams shortly after the restart handed…
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ADC’s outburst shows ‘Directionless Opposition’ in Nigeria – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over what it described as an “inappropriate and hostile” message directed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the APC condemned the ADC’s remarks, accusing the opposition party of displaying bitterness and…
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Shaibu hails Adamu’s historic emergence as CAF acting scribe
By Tosin Omojola The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has hailed the appointment of Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing it as a historic achievement. In a statement personally signed, Shaibu congratulated Adamu and noted that his emergence represents a moment…
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BREAKING: Ex-FCT Minister, Olajumoke Akinjide, resigns from PDP, signals defection to APC
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, has resigned from the party. Her resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Ibadan on Monday. Akinjide said her decision followed careful consideration, noting that…
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Okoye ruled out of Super Eagles’ Jordan clash after training injury
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Jordan due to injury. According to the Super Eagles media team, Okoye sustained a thigh knock during training on Sunday, ruling him out of the encounter. The former Watford shot-stopper was in goal during Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran’s Team Melli last Friday, delivering a solid performance. The 26-year-old is expected…
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