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2023 election: IGP tasks officers to be professional, firm, decisive
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has tasked Police Mobile Force (PMF) commanders to teach their men to be professional, firm and decisive when deployed for the 2023 general elections for security management. The IGP gave the charge during the closing ceremony of a two-week combat training/seminar for heads of Police Mobile Force Squadrons and formations nationwide…
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God has been kind to me, I survived many battles – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Daura, Katsina State, returned all thanks to God for safety in life’s journey over many years, highlighting the years of battle during the Nigerian Civil War and some personal challenges as testimonies of divine protection and guidance. President Buhari, who visited the Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk, after commissioning two roads, said the destiny…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari attends Feed Africa Summit in Dakar
President Muhammadu Buhari joined other African leaders to attend a 2-day Summit in Dakar, Senegal on food security where he made the case that Africa must produce enough food to feed her people and also for export. The presidential level summit was hosted by President Mack Sally.
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EXCLUSIVE: Anxiety grows as IGP redeploys Lagos, Ogun Commissioners of Police ahead of 2023 polls
With now less than 30 days to the February 25 presidential election, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has redeployed the commissioners of Police in charge of Lagos and Ogun states command. Westernpost learnt that the signal for the redeployment signed on behalf of the IGP by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Force Secretary, Hafiz Inuwa, has already been…
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Police commends Inspector for professionalism, positive representation
The Nigeria Police Force has commended a female Police Officer, Inspector Justina Rita Omogbai, attached to the Traffic Unit of the Sabo Divisional Headquarters in Lagos State, for her commitment and acts of professionalism displayed in the course of her traffic duties. She was also commended for positively representing the Force amongst the community, particularly to school children crossing the…
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Buhari departs Lagos Tuesday for Dakar International Conference on Agriculture
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday where he will attend the 2nd edition of Dakar International Conference on Agriculture. The high-level Dakar 2 Summit hosted by President Macky Sall of Senegal and the Chairperson of the African Union is holding under the theme “Feeding Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience.” The conference, which seeks to create favourable…
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Population census begins March 29, says NPC
The 2023 national population and housing census will hold from March 29 to April 1, 2023. Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Friday shortly after an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “By March 29 to April 2, our staff members will be…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari receives new Commander of Brigade of Guards
President Muhammadu Buhari recieved the new Commander, Brigade of Gaurds, Brig. Gen. Umar and Outgoing Maj. Gen. Usman at the State House, Abuja.
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NJC condemns non-payment of judges’ retirement benefits, gratuities
The National Judicial Council ( NJC) has condemned the refusal of state governments to pay retirement benefits to judges. This was contained in a statement by Soji Oye, NJC’s director of information, on Thursday. The NJC described the actions of the affected states as worrisome and condemnable in all ramifications. The condemnation came at the end of the council’s meeting…
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Elites can make great difference in Nigeria – Osinbajo
*receives Methodist delegation, Northern group at Presidential Villa Nigerian elites from the political, religious to business leaders, all good people and individuals with a vision must come together to make a great difference for Nigeria. This was the central message Vice President Yemi Osinbajo delivered in separate meetings on Friday at the Presidential Villa first with the new Methodist Archbishop…
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