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FG declares war on child molestation
The federal government on Wednesday declared war on any form of maltreatment, molestation or abuse of a child, saying that any individual or institution caught in the act would be severely sanctioned. WesternPost reports that the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, gave the warning when she visited the Junior Secondary School, Kagini in Kubwa, Abuja. Kennedy-Ohanenye said…
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Ibadan Explosion: Court remands 3 in Agodi prison
..adjourns till April 11 Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered that a woman and two men be remanded for their roles in the January 16 Bodija explosion in Ibadan. The police charged a woman, Ramatu Camara, 47, Ganiu Malik, 20 and Abubakar Samasa 64, with conspiracy, use of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, stockpiling of radioactive materials…
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LASG announces traffic diversion on Lagos Island-Iyana Oworo carriage way
Innocent Raphael Lagos State Government has announced its plan to divert traffic at the Lagos Island-Iyana Oworo Carriageway, due to ongoing repair operations on Third Mainland Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi made this known in a statement. Disclosing that the Island-Iyana Oworo bound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic from midnight…
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BREAKING: A’Court dismisses FG’s suit against Kalu, Slok Nigeria Ltd
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed the Federal Government’s appeal against a Federal High Court ruling banning it from resuming the trial of former Abia Governor Orji Kalu and his firm, Slok Nigeria Ltd, on money laundering accusations. WesternPost reports that the three-member panel of the appellate court concluded that the two appeals filed by the Federal…
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A’Court okays Abure as LP National Chairman
By Innocent Raphael The Court Of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). It also set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which last year, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. In the judgement delivered by Justice Hamma Barka,…
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Ondo 2024: Odimayo visits Odigbo LG, pledges to transform Ore into bustling metropolitan city
As the 2024 All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo State gubernatorial primaries draws nearer, one of the aspirants, Omo’ba Jimi Odimayo, has intensified his consultation tour by visiting Odigbo local government. Odimayo engaged with the party’s executives and supporters in the local government, seeking their endorsement and support. He expressed his vision for Ondo State, adding that it was a commitment…
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Tinubu seeks support for police veterans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated the need to assist and support the Police veterans at all levels of government, including well-meaning members of the society. He stated this during the launch of the Nigeria Police Force Veterans Foundation at the Corporate Headquarters, Police Service Commission, Abuja. In his speech read by the Minister of State Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan…
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BREAKING: Edo Assembly serves Deputy Governor Shuaibu impeachment notice
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday served the Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, a notice of impeachment. The Majority Leader of the assembly and member representing Ovia North-East One, Charity Aiguobarueghian, announced the decision during the House plenary session on Wednesday. She said the House had received a petition containing cases of gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor. WesternPost…
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FG to conduct nationwide public hearing on new minimum wage
The Federal Government has disclosed that it is set to conduct a nationwide public hearing as part of the process towards the implementation of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. A statement issued by the Spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, said the public hearing would be done in the six geo-political zones in the country in order to gather diverse…
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Obasanjo launches new book on leadership
…stresses importance of positive leaders in Africa By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has made public presentation of his new book, titled: “The Art of Leading: Unconventional Wisdom from Biblical” , in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In his remarks at the launch and dinner event, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Marque, held as part of…
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