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Yahaya Bello released after meeting bail conditions
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre and is back home after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, made this known on Friday. “Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the…
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We will continue to deploy all communication strategies to promote govt policies- Ogun Information Ministry
Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy says it will continue to deploy all communication strategies to serve all organs of government in the promotion of government policies and programmes through a two-way communication channels between the people and the government. The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Media and Communications, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, stated this on Friday, while…
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Navy Board approves promotion of 146 senior naval officers
The Navy Board on Thursday 19 December 2024 approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy. A breakdown of the promotions released showed that 24 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral,26 Captains were elevated to the rank of Commodore, and 96 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain. This was…
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C-of-O: FCT Minister issues fresh two-week ultimatum to land owners in Maitama 2 district
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given owners of the 762 plots of land in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone, A10, Abuja, a fresh two-week ultimatum to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or risk final revocation of their allocation. This was disclosed this in a statement on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on…
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Couple, grandson burnt to death in Oyo fire incident
A couple and their grandson were burnt to death following a fire disaster that razed a one-storey building in Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan in Oyo State. Meanwhile, five occupants of the razed building were rescued and the inferno was prevented from spreading to adjourning buildings by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency. The General Manager of the Oyo State…
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Ibadan Stampede: NGF condoles Makinde, Oyo people, families of victims
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the deaths of several children following the stampede at the Ibadan funfair in Oyo State. The Forum commiserated with the NGF Vice Chairman Governor Seyi Makinde, the families of the victims, and the people of Oyo state. The condolence message was contained in a statement by the…
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Customs to employ 3,927 new personnel
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced the approval of 3,927 new Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) personnel for recruitment in the 2024/2025 period. Edun said it would address the staffing needs to enhance the agency’s operational efficiency. The Minister announced this in Lagos at the 61st meeting of the Nigeria…
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Kwara govt to open Unity road Dec 21
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Government has said the road component of the Murtala Muhammed Unity Bridge project will be opened for public use December 21. The state’s Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, disclosed this during an inspection of the project in Ilorin. While expressing satisfaction with the progress on the job, he confirmed that the…
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Yuletide: NSCDC Kwara deploys 2500 personnel, urges residents to be vigilant
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar Muhammed, has ordered the deployment of 2,500 officers to protect critical national assets, infrastructure, and ensure the safety of residents during festive season. According to NSCDC, the deployed officers, drawn from the Armed Squad Unit, Operation Harmony, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Chemical, Biological,…
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BREAKING: Magistrate Court grants Farotimi N30m bail
..refrains him from media interview Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been adjourned till 13th February…
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