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Olukoyede charges new cadets to uphold integrity, discipline in anti-graft war
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged new cadets of the Commission to be driven by the values of integrity and discipline in the course of their duties as officers of the EFCC. He gave the charge on Friday, September at the Passing out Parade of 404 EFCC cadets at Nigeria…
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Court orders NMA to determine Nnamdi Kanu’s health status
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a team of between eight and 10 members to determine the health status of the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Justice James Omotosho asked the NMA to ascertain whether the health challenges claimed by Kanu…
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Ogun NSCDC seeks stronger synergy to protect vital infrastructure
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the state and country, The Command stressed the need for synergy among other sister security agencies, residents, and communities in achieving the goals of securing vital installations. NSCDC made the reaffirmation at a one-day stakeholders’…
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Diplomacy suffers without envoys, says Ex-Minister Akinyemi
..calls for urgent appointment of ambassadors A former Nigerian External Affairs Minister, and Professor of Political Science, Bolaji Akinyemi, has called for urgent appointments into vacant ambassadorial positions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, Prof. Akinyemi stressed the importance of filling these posts without delay. “I believe credible appointments should be made to the vacant ambassadorial posts.…
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ADC faction unveils membership registration portal
The African Democratic Congress faction loyal to the party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State, Nafiu Bala, during the 2023 elections, has launched a membership portal. In a statement on Friday, Bala’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Dr Christopher Okechukwu, dismissed reports of a meeting purportedly held on Thursday by the self-styled coalition. Okechukwu said, “We wish to emphasise that…
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Fubara dissolves Rivers Pensions Board
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, the governor directed that the functions of the board will henceforth be handled by the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State. The statement further instructed…
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Obi won’t rush party decision ahead of 2027- Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has said the Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi won’t be in a hurry to choose a party platform to contest the election. The group, in a press statement on Friday by the National Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, made clarifications on Obi’s decision while replying to the ultimatum given to him by the ADC coalition.…
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NITDA, JICA partnership driving Nigeria’s startup revolution – Inuwa
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, says Nigeria’s collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is propelling the nation’s technology innovation and startup ecosystem to new heights. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply Chains in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms, organised by AGROVESTO, a JICA-funded Agritech startup…
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NDLEA Boss commissions canine complex donated by German govt in Lagos
…says sniffer dog facility will boost fight against illicit drugs in Nigeria Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the donation of a newly built canine facility to NDLEA by the German government will boost ongoing efforts against the menace of illicit drugs in Nigeria. Marwa on Friday…
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New Olubadan, Ladoja calls for creation of Ibadan State
..urges Tinubu to make it happen before 2027 The 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called for the creation of a state of Ibadan, asking President Bola Tinubu to make it happen before 2027. Oba Ladoja while addressing the people of Ibadan in Yoruba language after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde, said “My people sent me…
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