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ICPC calls for synergy between military, paramilitary agencies in combating corruption
By Innocent Raphael The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has emphasized the importance of collaboration among armed forces and paramilitary agencies to combat corruption in Nigeria. ICPC Chairman, Mr. Musa Adamu Aliyu delivered this message during the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop titled “21st Century Policing: Capacity Building Techniques and Brand Management for Security Image…
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Nigeria’s justice system needs urgent systemic reforms- Ariwoola
By Innocent Raphael The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has emphasized the urgency of addressing systemic issues undermining the integrity of the nation’s justice system. The CJN who made the call at the National Summit on Justice held on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the issues include corruption, inefficiency, and undue influence. Ariwoola stressed the paramount importance of…
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Another Wike’s loyalist, Kamalu quits Fubara’s cabinet
Another commissioner, Isaac Kamalu, has exited the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. This is coming few hours after the former Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor resigned from the cabinet. Kamalu, in a letter to the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Wednesday, rejected his redeployment from the Finance Ministry to the Ministry of…
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Nigeria’s brand now sellable to global community- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said various policies put in place by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration aimed at putting the country on the right economic trajectory have started yielding positive results. According to him, Nigeria has now become an attractive brand that is sellable in the global community, saying it is incumbent on public relations specialists…
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OYSG moves against quackery, seals 9 health centres
By Innocent Raphael In its efforts to combat quackery and illegal health facilities, the Oyo state government has sealed three health facilities in Saki and six others in Ibadan metropolis. These measures were enforced during a monitoring exercise conducted by the State’s Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, alongside a task force. Among the facilities sealed were Ayinke Clinic and Maternity,…
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LASG distributes “Ounje Eko” to 500,000 households
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government on Wednesday began the distribution of Ounje Eko to 500,000 households. In his address, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the aim is to touch many households in the State. He said “ The big one that we are here to launch is our attempt to touch directly about 500,000 households.In the last six weeks, we…
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BREAKING: Bandits kill 3, abduct 8 in fresh Kaduna attack
Bandits have again killed at least three people and abducted eight others in a fresh attack on Hayan Habuja village of Kakangi ward in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is coming five days after 23 people were killed by bandits at Anguwan Danko community near Dogon Dawa district in the eastern part of Birnin-Gwari local government. The…
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BREAKING: Wike’s loyalist, Adangor resigns from Rivers Cabinet
A former Attorney General, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN), who was deployed to the Ministry of Special Duties by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday, has again resigned from the Rivers State Cabinet. In a letter to the Secretary of the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, sighted by our correspondent on Wednesday, Adangor rejected the deployment and resigned from the Rivers Executive…
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Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha appeals against conviction
By Innocent Raphael Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, has appealed against his conviction for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Appearing before the Court of Appeal in Lagos on Tuesday, Baba Ijesha, represented by his lawyer Mr. Kayode Olabiran, argued that his conviction was unjust and requested it to be overturned. Previously, in July 2022, Justice Oluwatoyin…
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OGSG seals 3 churches over noise pollution
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has sealed three churches in Abeokuta over noise pollution . The churches are Christ Apostolic Church, Fountain of Faith District Headquarters, Gbogunmi, Itedo Alafia Community, Bode Olude, Ambassador of Truth Assembly International, Olorunseye Avenue Ijeun Titun and Salvation Ministries, Olubi Drive Adigbe GRA. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environmental Compliance…
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