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FG sacks RCC, three other firms for delaying dualization of Obajana-Benin road
The Federal Government has terminated the road construction contracts it signed with four construction companies, working on the dualization of the Obajana-Benin Road, Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said. According to the Minister, the Federal Ministry of Works terminated the contracts with Mothercat, Dantata, Sawoe, and RCC firms because of non-performance and delays in dualizing sections II, III,…
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VP Shettima in Maiduguri, consoles victims of Gwoza suicide bombings
Says President Tinubu’s heart is with them, makes personal donations to affected persons Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the victims and families of those who lost their lives in the gory attacks. He described the incident as pathetic, even as he quoted the late Dele Giwa saying, “One life lost in cold…
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Nigeria Customs intercepts ammunition worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested no fewer than three suspects linked with at least nine 40-feet containers intercepted after they were discovered to be laden with imported items banned by the Federal Government from gaining entrance into the country through the Rivers State Port. Items discovered in the containers estimated to worth about ₦13.9 billion include arms and ammunition…
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Egbetokun not seeking extension of service with review of Police Act – PRO
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed deep concern over an alleged spread of false information regarding the proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020. In a statement released on Monday, the Police revealed that the amendment aims to extend the service years for police officers from 35 to 40 years and the retirement age from 60 to 65…
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NAF clarifies crash incident in Kaduna, confirms UAV mishap
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, crashed in Kaduna on Monday morning, contrary to earlier reports of a helicopter crash. AVM Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, issued a statement on Monday in Abuja to clarify the situation. He emphasized that…
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Kanu’s human rights suit against FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. WESTERN POST reports that Kanu sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for ₦1bn in damages for alleged rights violations. The IPOB leader claimed…
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BREAKING: NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna
A Nigeria Air Force (NAF) helicopter has crashed in the early hours of Monday in Tami village, located in the Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. The incident was said to occur at the early morning on Monday, causing significant alarm among villagers. The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash. Fortunately,…
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Tinubu condemns bomb attack in Borno, says purveyors of terror will pay a heavy price
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, condemned the bomb attacks in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly launched bya suspected female suicide bomber resulted in the loss of 18 lives and properties including the maiming of other citizens in the LGA, state emergency management agency said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by Ajuri…
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BREAKING: Ex-CDS, Admiral Ogohi dies
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, has dead Ogohi was the first Naval Officer to become Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff between 1999 and 2003. He died after a brief illness. According to family sources, Ogohi had been clinically ill due to old age related sickness for weeks before he died in his Abuja home in the early…
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