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PSC seeks NDLEA support to conduct drug integrity test for police recruits
Chairman of Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) has met the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) to seek the support of NDLEA in conducting drug integrity test for police recruits with a view to ensuring that those with the right frame of mind eventually make it out of police training colleges…
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NAPEX expands operations with new Maiduguri hub for soldier support
The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has commissioned a new Nigerian Army Post Exchange (NAPEX) Warehouse at the 7 Division Nigerian Army Annex in Maiduguri. At the commissioning ceremony held on July 20, 2025, General Abubakar stated that the facility was established to enhance troops’ welfare, boost morale, and…
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Retired policemen protest against poor welfare
A group of retired police officers on Monday in Abuja staged a peaceful protest to draw attention to the poor welfare conditions of serving and retired members of the Nigeria Police Force. The protest was led by the Convener of the Revolution Now Movement, Omoyele Sowore, who joined the retirees to demand urgent intervention from the Federal Government. They expressed…
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Governor Eno urges Akwa Ibom diaspora to support ARISE Agenda
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on indigenes of the state in the diaspora to actively support the implementation of his administration’s ARISE Agenda. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Health, Safety and Environment, Mrs. Jayne Ufot, the governor addressed members of the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), Calgary Branch, during their annual gala…
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Katsina governor involved in road accident
The governor of Katsina , Dikko Radda, was reportedly involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening while travelling along the Daura-Katsina highway. His Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, stressing that the governor was not seriously injured. “We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable…
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Constitution Review: Bayelsa canvasses 25 more LGs, fiscal federalism, state police, electoral, judicial reforms
Bayelsa State has made a request for the creation of 25 additional local government areas, separate from the existing eight in the state. The state also proposed fiscal federalism, the establishment of state police and electoral as well as judicial reforms. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Biriyai Dambo, who presented the state’s position at the ongoing public hearing…
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NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rain from Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Monday to Wednesday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged thunderstorms with rain on Monday during the early morning hours over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna states.”The remaining parts of the region are expected to be sunny with…
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Edo govt denies threat to Peter Obi, urges adherence to security protocols
The Edo State Government has dismissed claims that Governor Monday Okpebholo issued a threat to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, over his recent visit to the state. In a statement released on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government clarified that Governor Okpebholo only emphasized the importance of notifying and securing clearance…
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ANA disowns planned convention in Bayelsa
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The National Office of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has disassociated itself from a convention reportedly scheduled for July 20, 2025, in Bayelsa State to elect a new state executive committee. In a statement signed by the National President of ANA, Usman Oladipo Akanbi, the association said the National Executive Council (NEC) is not aware…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu leads governors’ wives on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Daura
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday led a delegation of governors’ wives and top female dignitaries on a condolence visit to former First Lady Aisha Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit was to commiserate with the Buhari family over the recent passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died last Sunday in London.
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