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Federal High Court proscribes Lakurawa sect
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has proscribed the Lakurawa sect, classifying it as a terrorist organisation. The prescription order followed an ex-parte application filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). In a ruling, Justice Omotosho, equally proscribed similar groups operating in Nigeria, especially in the North West and North…
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Cross River Assembly passes 2025 LG amendment bill, introduces significant changes
The Cross River State House of Assembly on Friday passed into law the 2025 Local Government Amendment Bill, introducing significant changes to local government administration. The Bill also included financial provisions for the Auditor-General for Local Government to enhance the efficiency of operations. The bill was passed following deliberations on the report presented by the Joint Committee on Local Government,…
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Tinubu mourns passing of ex-FCT Minister Jeremiah Useni
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Plateau State on the passing of Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who died at the age of 81. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt sympathies to…
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NAPTIP rescues nine pregnant women from baby factory in Abuja
Officials of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued nine pregnant women from a baby factory in Abuja. The agency in a statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Vincent Adekoye, said the baby factory is situated at one of the sprawling estates in the Ushafa area of the Federal Capital Territory. Adekoye stated that…
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NELFUND disburses N136.7 million to Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of N136,786,650 (One hundred thirty-six million, seven hundred eighty-six thousand, six hundred fifty Naira) to Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. This financial intervention is set to benefit 2,222 students, easing their burden of educational expenses. This milestone reflects the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under the…
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NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has destroyed fake, adulterated, and unregistered foods, drugs, and cosmetic products worth approximately N1,367,000,000 seized in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. During the exercise held at the Kuje dumpsite in Abuja on Thursday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said the destruction exercise is a crucial and routine…
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BREAKING: Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after serving jail term in UK
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after completing her six years jail term in United Kingdom.. Beatrice who arrived on Tuesday was involved in a case with her husband, Senator Ekweremadu and a medical doctor, Dr. Obinna Obete regarding organ harvesting. The case drew significant International attention and Senator Ekweremadu was…
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Obi implores FG to prioritize production in addressing hunger, insecurity
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to prioritize production to address hunger and insecurity in the country. Obi made the call when he paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Gusau and the people Of Zamfara State in Gusau on Monday. He decried the way the…
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Minister Dele Alake advocates support for Tinubu’s policies
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called on Nigeria’s elite to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that their support is crucial to driving the nation’s economic recovery. Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday during his acceptance speech for the “Most Impactful Minister” award conferred by the Arewa Think-Tank, Dr. Alake credited his achievements to President…
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FCT Police Commissioner Tunji Disu loses son
The son to the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olatunji Disu, has died. Disu’s son was involved in a fatal car accident on Monday. The incident had left Disu and his loved ones in a state of profound grief. Although the circumstances surrounding the young man’s death remain uncertain, as family sources described the loss as…
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