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Oyo Police arrests 1,216 drivers without third-party vehicle insurance
The Police Command in Oyo State has so far arrested 1,216 drivers without third-party vehicle insurance cover while on the highway. It would be recalled that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, had given a Feb. 1 deadline to motorists to obtain insurance cover for their vehicles to be on the road. Egbetokun directed the Commissioners of…
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Defection to APC poses no threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says Oshiomhole
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has dismissed concerns that the growing number of lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Oshiomhole responded to questions regarding the recent defection of three senators to the APC, bringing the party’s total…
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APC has taken Nigerians backward since 2015- Adebayo
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has passed vote of no confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying since 2015 the party has taken Nigeria 10 steps backwards. Speaking with journalists on state of the nation, Adebayo told Nigerians that the simplest way to confirm…
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Nigeria needs $10bn yearly for steady power supply- Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigeria needs $10 billion annually for 20 years to have a steady electricity supply. Speaking at the inauguration of a 2.5 megawatt solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, the minister identified inadequate maintenance, insufficient investment, and the inability to upgrade transmission grids as major causes of…
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Senate confirms appointment of 5 INEC RECs as Tinubu transmits 2025 FCT budget for approval
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners submitted by President Bola Tinubu in March for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed the receipt and consideration of a report by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Electoral Matters during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report on behalf of the Committee, Senator Simon Lalong, urged…
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Bill seeking to convert Yabatech to university scales second reading in Senate
A bill seeking to convert the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos State into a full-fledged university has scaled the second reading in the Senate, marking a significant step toward upgrading the institution’s academic status. The proposed legislation, titled a ‘Bill for an Act to establish the Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Lagos State’, was debated during…
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Ekiti begins recruitment of Amotekun, agro-marshals, anti-gracing corps
In a bid to enhance security of lives and property across the state, Ekiti State Government has begun the recruitment of over 500 personnel into the Amotekun Corps, Agro-Marshals, and Anti-Gracing Task Force. This was disclosed in a tweet by @cpsEkiti via X. The recruitment process which is geared towards reinforcing the state’s ability to curb criminal activities, protect farmers…
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Tinubu’s govt on right path to recovery- Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, asserting that despite the hardship currently experienced by Nigerians, the administration is on the right path to recovery. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the lawmaker acknowledged the growing public discontent over the rising cost of living…
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Insecurity: Senate asks military to redeploy troops to Borno, Yobe
The Senate on Tuesday asked the military to urgently redeploy personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe states, following a resurgence of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in the areas. The resolution followed renewed insurgent attacks in the North-East region, including the killing of over a dozen soldiers in Marte town of the Monguno Local Government Area on Monday,…
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Senate advocates inclusion of local govt representative in FAAC
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to ensure the inclusion of one representative from each local government council across the states, and one per area council in the Federal Capital Territory in Federal Account Allocation Committee deliberations. The Senators directed that the resolution be communicated to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, who serves…
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