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Jailbreak: FG considers relocating Suleja correctional centre
The Federal Government has said it is considering relocating the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates. During a visit to the centre on Thursday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected 250 that it was initially built…
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ASRTI condemns Dana Airline’s suspension
By Innocent Raphael The Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), also known as the Aviation Round Table (ART), has expressed disappointment over suspension of Dana Airline by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. ASRTI made the disclosure in a recent statement signed by the general secretary of the organization, Olumide Ohunayo. According to ASRTI, the move was contrary…
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Itire-Ikate LCDA launches infrastructure enhancement project
By Innocent Raphael The Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira, has embarked on a significant infrastructural endeavor with the commencement of the construction and interlocking of Adeyemi Street in Ijeshatedo. This was contained in a statement made available to the media on Thursday by the LG council. According to the statement, the initiative underscores the LCDA’s dedication to bolstering…
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Ondo APC governorship aspirant to appear before EFCC
By Innocent Raphael A gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Wale Akinterinwa,has announced his intention to attend an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. Akinterinwa, who vied for the party’s gubernatorial ticket alongside 15 others last Saturday, has been summoned by the anti-graft agency regarding allegations of financial misappropriation. The…
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LASG, NBC partner on N5bn trade fair scheme
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government is partnering a firm, Naija Brand Chick (NBC) on a N5 billion trade fair scheme. The trade fair scheme is slated to hold from 4th to 16th of June 2024. The scheme will include lifestyle and Home, Fashion and Personal Care, Services and Innovation, Arts and Craft, Adventure and Recreation, Travel and Hospitality, and…
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BREAKING: Bandits attack Dauran, Zurmi in Zamfara, kill 3
Bandits have attacked Dauran and Zurmi town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing three persons and abducting an unconfirmed number of people. The bandits’ attack also saw the razing down of the MTN service mast in the town, shutting down the network service in the area. The spokesperson of Zamfara State Police Command Yazid Abubakar confirmed the attack. …
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Mimiko’s younger brother, Abass emerges Ondo ZLP governorship candidate
Abass Mimiko, a younger brother to a former Governor of Ondo State Olusegun Mimiko has emerged as the Zenith Labour Party(ZLP) candidate for the November 16 governorship election in the state. He emerged as the candidate through affirmation in the primary election of the party held on Wednesday at the ZLP secretariat in Akure. Speaking after his emergence, Mimiko said…
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BREAKING: Passenger dies inside commercial bus in Kwara
A yet-to-be-identified passenger has died inside a commercial bus at Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway, Kwara State. The incident, it was gathered, left other passengers on the bus in shock and disbelief. The deceased who is believed to be in his late 60s, tragically lost his life en route Ilọrin, according to one of the eyewitnesses. Narrating the incident, a commuter in the…
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Ondo PDP conducts governorship primary for 7 aspirants
The governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State is set to be held Thursday (today) in Akure. Seven aspirants have been cleared by the Senator Sam-Egwu-led screening committee to contest in the indirect primary election. The election will be held at the International Culture and Events Centre in Akure. Among the aspirants is a former…
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Lukman charges APC on Code of Conduct for party leaders
A former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, says the ruling party should publish its code of acceptable conduct for leaders and elected representatives of the party. Lukman said this while reacting on a national television to the Yahaya Bello and Abdullahi Ganduje’s issues. “None of the Second Republic parties will allow what is…
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