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Mob kills suspected motorcycle thief in Ogun
An irate mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief in the Ajaka area, Oke Igbo community in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, while another suspect was critically injured. The suspects John Udoh and Peter Ubong were said to be members of a five-man gang that invaded the community at about 2: 00 am and attacked one Emeka Ruben…
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Obasanjo, Sultan, others hail Gowon at 90
A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has hailed former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), on reaching the remarkable age of 90, saying that he deserves to be celebrated nationally. Obasanjo said this while speaking at the 90th Birthday Lecture for former Gowon in Abuja on Friday. Obasanjo said he is thanking God on behalf of the former Head of State…
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Adesina raises concern over rising poverty rate in Nigeria
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina has raised concern over the rising poverty levels in Nigeria. Adesina spoke in Abuja during the 90th birthday lecture of a former head of state Yakubu Gowon. He said addressing the poverty level is key to Nigeria becoming a global player and leading the African continent. “The National Bureau of…
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Police confirm death of DPO in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Bolaji Olugbenga. The command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday night. Hundeyin, however, did not give details of the officer and what led to his death. The DPO was said…
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FCSC Chairman, Olaopa praises Gowon at 90
…describes him as ‘Personification Of Nigerian Essence’ The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Friday, celebrated the former Head of State , Gen. Yakubu Gowon at 90. Olaopa described Gowon as the “personification of the Nigerian essence; the Nigerian spirit”. WESTERN POST reports that the former Head of State would turn 90 on Saturday (Tommorrow). In his…
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BREAKING: Fubara approves N85,000 minimum wage for Rivers civil servants
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the…
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Why Tinubu didn’t stop EFCC from prosecuting Bello- Presidency
Ahead of Supreme Court ruling on Kogi State former governor Yahaya Bello’s suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the reason why President Bola Tinubu did not interfere to stop the anti-graft commission from going after Bello has emerged. Bello is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former member of the defunct Tinubu/Shettima campaign organization that…
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FG to incorporate new citizenship study into school curriculum
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has revealed that the federal government would incorporate a new Citizenship Study into the school curriculum. Accoreing to Issa-Onilu, the initiative is part of the recently approved National Values Charter aims to teach history alongside core values to strengthen national identity and character. Issa-Onilu made the revelation at the…
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Economic suffering will ease out for prosperity- NOA DG
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has appealed for understanding among the citizens, noting that the present economic hardship in the country will soon ease off for prosperity and growth. Speaking in an interview on Bond FM 92.9 in Ikeja, the Director General encouraged Nigerians to exercise patience with the current administration to rebuild the…
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CAF picks Nigerian referees for 2025 CHAN Qualifying playoffs
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed referees from Nigeria to officiate in the upcoming 2025 CHAN zonal qualifying play offs. WESTERN POST reports that the play offs would begin next week Friday According to the official match appointments released by CAF, Kano State Referee Council’s Salisu Basheer will be at the center of the WAFU…
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