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Yuletide: NSCDC FCT deploys 4,000 personnel, assures residents of adequate security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has assured residents of adequate security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu, disclosed that 4,000 personnel had been deployed across the FCT and its environs to safeguard lives and protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure. The personnel, drawn from specialised units such as…
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Buhari does not personally own revoked land in FCT- Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the Spokesman for Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has said Buhari does not “personally” own the revoked land in the Federal Capital Territory. Reacting to the report in a statement on Thursday, Shehu noted that the said land is allocated in the name “Muhammadu Buhari Foundation.” According to him, “The Foundation was itself floated by some utilitarian individuals around…
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LASG flags off one-week-long raid to curb activities of beggars, miscreants
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has flagged off a one-week-long raid to curb the activities of beggars, miscreants and other social vices across the state. The move which was in response to public outcry, is to rid the streets of destitute individuals, miscreants, and children involved in street begging, which constitute environmental nuisances and pose security…
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UNILAG unveils electronic buses to ease transportation for students
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has launched Electronic Buses to further ease transportation for students and other members of the academic community. The buses were also to decarbonize the academic environment Speaking at the launch of the buses, the Vice Chancellor, Unilag, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola said that the Zero emissions vehicles would not only afford students and non students a…
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Yuletide: Ogun governor tasks new police commissioner on security
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on security agencies to design and deploy workable strategies that would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during this Christmas period. The governor made the call when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan,…
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Former Kwara First Lady distributes items to 500 indigents in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A former First lady of Kwara State, Lady Evangelist Omolewa Ahmed, has distributed food items, clothes, condiments, children wears worth millions of naira to over 500 women and men in Ilorin, Kwara state. The distribution came as Christians across the globe prepare for the celebration of Christmas as a gesture to put smiles on the beneficiaries’…
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Okpebholo to launch interest-free loans for Edo traders January 2025
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to commence interest-free loans for traders in the state starting January 2025. Okpebholo disclosed this on Thursday at the New Festival Hall of Government House in Benin during a congratulatory visit from the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men. The governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to…
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AGF faults suspension of Edo council chairmen, vice chairmen
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted the Edo State House of Assembly for suspending the chairpersons of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state. It would be recalled that On Tuesday, the House of Assembly suspended the chairpersons and their deputies for two months over alleged gross misconduct. Addressing Journalists in…
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Sanwo-Olu hands over 260 security vehicles, gadgets to police
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday handed over 260 security vehicles and gadgets to the State Police to fortify security apparatus within and around the State. The handover ceremony which took place during the 18th Annual Town Hall meeting on security with the governor, was attended by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and…
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Obasa debunks allegation of spending N17bn on Assembly gate
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday described the allegation that the House spent N17 billion on the fixing of a gate as spurious and funny. A self-proclaimed group, Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, had accused the Assembly of spending the amount to construct a gate. The group also sought investigation of the…
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