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BREAKING: Farouk Lawan regains freedom after serving jail term
A former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released after completing a five-year prison sentence for soliciting and accepting a bribe of $500,000. He represented Bagwai/Shanono federal Constituency of Kano state in the green chamber from 1999 to 2015. He was convicted for attempting to extort a $3 million bribe from Femi Otedola, a billionaire oil tycoon from…
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Without EFCC, Nigeria will crumble under corruption- Uwujaren
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against calls for the scrapping of the anti-graft agency. About 16 governors are in court challenging the legality of the establishment of the EFCC. But the EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwujaren has defended the agency, saying without the anti-graft commission, Nigeria will crumble under corruption. “We are really shocked…
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Badaru visits military formations in Kaduna, commends troops’ efforts against insecurity
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has commended the troops for their efforts in securing Kaduna State and ensuring the safety of the Kaduna/Birnin Gwari road. The Minister made the commendation during his two-day operational visit to Kaduna, where he visited various military formations, including the Headquarters Sub-Sector 3 Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma, Birnin Gwari,…
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BREAKING: Fubara approves N85,000 minimum wage for Rivers civil servants
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the…
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PCNG Initiative breaks silence on Car explosion in Benin
The Presidential CNG Initiative has reacted to the incident that involved a vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station at the Aduwawa in Benin City on Wednesday. In a statement on Friday, the Presidential CNG Initiative said the vehicle was illegally modified and not approved. A CNG-powered vehicle at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin, was said to have exploded…
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Nigeria needs strong institutions to sustain democracy, not strong individuals- Fubara
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria needs strong institutions and not strong individuals to grow and sustain democracy. Fubara made this remark at the opening of the re-dedication service for the opening of the 2024/2025 New Legal Year at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s Diobu (Garrison), Port Harcourt on Thursday. In his words, “Institutional strength…
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Drug War: NDLEA tightening noose on drug barons, cartels, says Marwa
…Inaugurates marine facility as UK Govt justifies support for NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said the bolstered capacity of the anti-narcotic body within the maritime space will further tighten the noose on drug barons and cartels with the volume of recent arrests and seizures of illicit…
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President Tinubu dispatches high-level delegation to Jigawa after tanker accident
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-level federal delegation to Majia town in Jigawa State following a devastating tanker fire that claimed the lives of over 100 people on Tuesday night. The delegation, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has been tasked with assessing the situation and providing immediate support…
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NGF grieves over death of 105 people in Jigawa tanker explosion
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is saddened by the reported death of 105 individuals in the petrol tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa State, on Tuesday. The Forum extended its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Jigawa State during this tragic incident, particularly to the families who lost loved ones and those who sustained…
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Jigawa tanker explosion: Shettima, First Lady, mourn deceased victims, pledge federal support
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State that claimed over 100 lives. The devastating incident, which occurred in Majiya, has prompted an outpouring of grief across the nation and calls for immediate government action. In a condolence message on Wednesday, Vice President Shettima,…
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