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Armed robbers attack two commercial banks in Kogi
A group of notorious armed robbers on Thursday attacked two commercial banks in Anyingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Eyewitnesses said that there were sporadic shootings, with multiple banks, including Union Bank and Access Bank, targeted in the robbery. The eyewitnesses said security operatives swiftly swung into action and seriously battled the criminals in exchange of gunshots. Residents…
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NAF trainer aircraft in minor mishap, two pilots out unscathed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said its Super Mushshak trainer aircraft was involved in a minor mishap on Thursday at about 2.35 pm. A statement issued by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the accident occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military Airfield. “A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super…
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LASG asks local govt environmental health officers to synergise with ministry
The Lagos State Government on Thursday charged Environmental Health Officers (EHO) across the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas to work in synergy with the Ministry to achieve a clean, safe and sustainable environment. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave this charge during a meeting with the officers in Ikeja. Wahab added that…
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BREAKING: Kogi governor creates new ministry, makes fresh appointments
The governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has announced the establishment of a new Ministry. The new Ministry is to be known as Ministry of Innovation Science & Technology. Secretary to the State government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. The statement read “In furtherance to the establishment of the Ministry, His Excellency, Executive…
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Sanwo-Olu charges federal ministry of Justice on virile justice system
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Federal Ministry of Justice to build a justice system that not only dispenses justice but fosters a sense of trust and confidence in the citizens. Sanwo-Olu noted that the success of the Ministry would be measured by the positive impact felt by the ordinary Nigerians seeking…
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NCS flags off Housing scheme in Kaduna
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday flagged off a housing scheme at Gidan Iyali estate, Millennium City, Kaduna. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during the ceremony reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of Customs personnel across the federation by providing shelters. Adeniyi said, “This ceremony is not the last episode of what we have…
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Amendment of NDLEA Act will enhance Drug War – Marwa
Innocent Raphael The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that the ongoing amendment of the NDLEA Act, when passed into law, will significantly boost the capability of the agency to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. Marwa stated…
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BREAKING: Fire guts e-arrival terminal at Lagos Airport
There was pandemonium at the E-Arrival Finger of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as fire broke out at the terminal on Thursday afternoon. It was gathered that the fire outbreak led to power outage at the airport. According to eyewitnesses, the incident caused panic among workers and passengers at the airport as travellers hastily left the place which…
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$6.2m: Buhari, Mustapha’s signatures were forged- Forensic Analyst tells Court
A forensic analyst, Bamaiyi Meriga has confirmed to federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Maitama that the documents approving $6.2m for foreign election observers during President Muhammadu Buhari administration were forged. Meriga made the disclosure on Thursday while giving evidence as a witness in the trial of Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Emefiele…
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FG to begin production of military hardwares
The Federal Government would soon begin to produce military hardwares in Ajaokuta steel complex. This was indicated as the Ministries of Steel Development and Defence set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu and the Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle, made the disclosure after a meeting in Abuja.…
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