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300 illegal miners arrested across Nigeria- Alake
The Federal Government has arrested a total of 300 illegal miners across the country in a move to revitalise Nigeria’s mining sector. This was revealed during a strategic briefing of the House Committee on Solid Minerals’ Oversight visit to the Minister, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake at the ministry’s Headquarters, in Abuja on Thursday. The visit saw…
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BREAKING: Wike suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Shehu Ahmad
The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Ahmad has been suspended indefinitely. A statement issued on Thursday by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said the suspension of Ahmad is with immediate effect. “Ahmad has consequently been directed to hand over…
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Court adjourns to November 27 for arraignment of Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured adjournment to November 27, 2024 in the fresh case instituted against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying the 30 days window for the summons earlier issued by the Court, was still running. At the the proceedings on Thursday, before Justice Marynn Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory…
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AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Lookman lead Super Eagles against Benin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have revealed their starting lineup for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin on Thursday. The match is set to hold in Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan by 8pm Nigerian time. Goalkeeper Nwabali will take charge between the posts, providing a reliable presence at the back. In defence, Osho, captain Ekong, Bassey, and Aina…
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LG Poll: Ogun declares Friday work-free day
The Ogun State Government has declared Friday, November 15, a work-free day for both civil and public servants in the state. This was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, on Thursday. According to the circular, the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun approved the work-free day to enable civil and public servants to…
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Lagos Fire Service douses Ikeja factory inferno
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has doused a factory fire which erupted at Imperio International, 6 Ayodele Diyan Street, off Ladipo Oluwole Street, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday night. Director of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this in a statement she released on Thursday. Adeseye noted that the blaze which left substantial damage…
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Military holds Guard of Honour for late Lagbaja as body arrives Abuja
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived in Abuja where he will be buried on Friday. The Nigerian Airforce plane NAF 918 carrying the body of the late COAS landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, at around 12:15pm on Thursday. The remains of the late COAS…
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Okpebholo promises to fix failed portions of Benin City roads soon
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has said his administration will take advantage of the dry season to fix the failed portions of roads across Benin City and environs. The Governor made the promise after an assessment visit to Ramat Park, Aduwawa and Upper Mission Extension Roads in Benin City. Twenty four hours after his inauguration, Governor Monday Okpebholo has embarked…
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Ondo Election: Egbetokun bars security aides from accompanying VIPs to polling booths, collation centres
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has banned security aides and escorts from accompanying VIPs into polling booths and collation centres during the governorship election in Ondo. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on Thursday stating that Egbetokun has implemented “comprehensive security measures” to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election. Egbetokun has deployed Deputy…
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BREAKING: Okpebholo orders freezing of Edo bank accounts
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, in a…
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