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Oshimhole arrives polling unit to vote in 2024 Edo Governorship Election
The Edo North Senator and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshimhole, has arrived at Iyamoh Primary School, Ward 10, Unit 1, in Etsako West LGA, to vote in the ongoing governorship election in the State, on Saturday. Credit: The Cable
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EFCC nabs 3 suspected vote-buyers in Egor LGA
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) have arrested some suspected vote-buyers in the ongoing Edo Governorship election. They were arrested in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am. EFCC officials left the location with three suspects – two males and a female. But some residents kicked against the arrest, insisting they were being victimized.
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Police arrest 2 suspected political thugs, recovers firearms
As Edo voters filed out to vote in the 2024 governorship election on Saturday, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected political thugs in an overnight raids. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi in Abuja on Saturday, said the suspects are Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old alleged member of the Peoples…
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Edo Guber: IGP orders movement restriction on roads, waterways
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun directed the restriction of movement in Edo ahead of the governorship poll in the state. Edo residents head to the ballot on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, to choose their governor. But to ensure a hitch-free exercise, the IGP ordered the restriction of movement in the state. A statement by the force’s Public Relations…
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CBN announces temporary withdrawal of MCFEP guidelines
…says cybersecurity levy not reintroduced The Central Bank of Nigeria has made some clarifications regarding the Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, And Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2024 – 2025 document published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It disclosed this in a new statement published on its website on Friday. The apex bank also revoked the document, adding that the…
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‘I came to work, not to seek wealth’- Tinubu tells former federal lawmakers
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to serving Nigeria, stating that his administration is focused on addressing the nation’s pressing challenges. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly on September 20, Tinubu emphasized that his goal is to deliver results, not personal gain. This was contained in a statement…
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LAWMA tackles marine waste along Lagos coastline
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified operational activities to tackle the challenge of marine waste along the Lagos coastline, in commemoration of 2024 World Cleanup Day, with the theme: “Arctic Cities and Marine Litter”. LAWMA intensified efforts to rid water bodies in the state of waste debris, through the deployment of marine waste operatives, to mitigate the…
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Fubara backs establishment of community police
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has backed calls for the establishment of Community Policing to fully integrate the people into the security architecture of their communities and help provide answers to security challenges bedeviling the country. Fubara expressed his backing during a two-day stakeholders’ engagement on General Security Challenges in the South-South Geo-Political Zone, themed – ‘Development of Modern…
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Labour Party will rescue Nigerians in 2027- Usman
The Chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, has said the party would emerge as a platform for all Nigerians who feel disenfranchised or dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. Usman expressed her commitment to revitalising the party amid its current challenges. Speaking during the Committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, She emphasised the goal…
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Lagos Police arrests two for alleged sales of newborn twins
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu for alleged conspiracy and child sales. The suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus-stop, an entry point into Lagos State, whom had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a Good Samaritan. A statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin…
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