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Oborevwori assures safe return of Indigenes to Okuama
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited the Okuama community, promising the safe return of the indigenes who fled the community. This is coming weeks after 17 military personnel were killed in an attack in the community. The governor, accompanied by some government officials, reiterated that innocent citizens would not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about.…
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EFCC grills 11 over oil theft in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of 11 suspected oil thieves and one vessel, MT SAISNIL II, handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos. The suspects are: Jimoh Olusola, Akinrodoye Tobias, Idolor Ogun, Blessed Udoh Michael, Fineface Zorte, Victor Ime Edem, Shofela Bode,…
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ALGON: Court affirms Kolade Alabi’s leadership
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a case seeking a declaration that Akolade Alabi is not qualified to be the national president of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). Delivering judgement, Justice Ekwo held that the claims of the applicants are matters that ALGON and its general assembly can resolve by applying the…
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NPF moves to address officers’ housing welfare
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) under the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has taken decisive actions to confront a critical issue affecting its officers: affordable housing. This was contained in a statement made public on Saturday by Force Spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. As part of a firm commitment to enhancing the capacity…
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting new GWR
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Onakoya’s remarkable story showed that with determination, dreams can indeed soar to monumental heights. The…
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Okuama residents slam N200bn lawsuit against Army
By Innocent Raphael Residents of Okuama-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have filed a N200 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Army in the Federal High Court, Warri. They allege that the army cordoned off their community, destroyed their homes, and accused 17 residents of involvement in a matter without proper police investigation. The 17 residents, caught in a…
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Danjuma laments rising security challenges in Nigeria
The former Defence Minister General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd) has lamented the rising security issues in Nigeria, saying the country is now a war front and a disgrace to the world. According to Danjuma, Nigeria has become a laughing stock globally and the citizens must stop killing themselves and make the roads and homes safe for development to thrive. Speaking…
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Police detain Yahaya Bello’s security aides
Police have detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello, over allegations of being part of the security aides that obstructed the arrest of the former governor in Abuja. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached t Bello. They are detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department…
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FG, States, LGs share N1.123trn for march 2024
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its February 2024 meeting chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin S. Madein, shared a total sum of N1,123.391 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of March, 2024 from a gross total of N1,867.808 trillion. From the amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value…
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Alake supports Oyo’s quest for mining licences
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has backed plans by the Oyo State Government to obtain mining licences. Reiterating the Ministry’s support for sub-national entities in the country to develop the sector, the Minister emphasised that cooperation with states will develop the mining industry value-chain and promote value addition for maximum beneficiation to host communities. In his…
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