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NIS suspends officer for soliciting bribe at Lagos airport
By Kunle Sanni The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended an officer captured in a viral video soliciting a bribe from a tourist at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The incident, which has sparked public outrage, has prompted swift action from the NIS. In a statement released on Wednesday, Comptroller General Kemi Nandap announced the indefinite suspension of Okpravero…
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Defence Minister urges stronger security cooperation at ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Meeting
Kunle Sanni Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru has urged the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to bolster their security cooperation to enhance regional defence capabilities against security threats. Speaking at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Badaru highlighted the importance of collective efforts in addressing terrorism, cross-border crimes, and…
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Cardoso, Kyari, Lokpobiri appear before Senate probe panel on economic sabotage in oil sector
The Senate Adhoc Committee on Wednesday began investigation into an alleged economic sabotage in the Nigeria Petroleum industry. Some of those who appeared before the committee led by the Chairman and leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, were the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, and…
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British High Commissioner assures Nigerian diaspora of safety amid UK unrest
By Kunle Sanni The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerians in the UK of their safety and security. He made this statement following the recent disorder in several cities across the United Kingdom. During a meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja, Montgomery…
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Hunger Protest: DSS arrests 7 Polish citizens in connection with flying of Russian flag
No fewer than seven Polish citizens have been arrested in connection with the use of foreign flags in the Kano protest. They were said to be students in one of the tertiary institutions in Kano. Spokesperson of the Directorate of State Service (DSS), Peter Afunanya, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 7, while responding to the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria on…
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Russian Flag: DSS vows to reveal identities of sponsors
The Department Of State Service (DSS) has vowed to name sponsors of protesters flying Russian flags during nationwide hunger protest. Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja, Spokesperson for the Service, Peter Afunanya said the identities of the persons would soon be made public. He urged Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government. The Security Agency said it…
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Hunger Protest: Organisers announce 3-day mourning to honour fallen colleagues
.. Call for immediate sack of Police IG Organisers of the ongoing hunger protest have announced a three-day mourning period to honour the memories of their fallen colleagues who were killed by security agents during the protests. The mourning period commences today, Wednesday, 7 August and ends on Friday, 9 August with a public symposium and candlelight procession. In a…
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Tinubu appoints new RMAFC Commissioners
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 21 individuals as federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, on Tuesday. “The president expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation…
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President Tinubu appoints Aminu Masari to chair TETFund board
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina Governor Aminu Masari as the chairman of the newly constituted board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, announced that Masari will lead a seven-member board. The board members include: Sani Danladi, former senator representing Taraba North Sunday Adepoju, former…
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EFCC trains radio staff to boost professionalism
As part of measures geared towards shoring up the professional capacity of its staff, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a four-day training of officers attached to its Radio Station. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, while declaring open the training at the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja, stated that staff training was…
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