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Edo government to deploy multifunctional drones to improve security
The Edo State Government has assured residents of its determination to strengthen security across the state through the adoption of advanced technology and enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Army. Governor Monday Okpebholo disclosed that the state is finalising plans to procure multifunctional security drones to improve surveillance, early detection, and rapid response capabilities. The governor made the announcement during a…
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BREAKING: Bayelsa Deputy Governor dies after collapsing in office
Bayelsa State has lost its Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly passed away on Thursday at the age of 60. He reportedly collapsed earlier in the day and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where he later died. As of now, neither the Bayelsa State Government nor the family of the late deputy governor has provided details surrounding…
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Kwara Assembly calls for temporary ban on fireworks amid festive season
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to impose a temporary ban on the sale, distribution, and use of knockouts and fireworks during the forthcoming festive season, citing their growing use by criminal elements to commit violent offences. The motion was moved by Seun Oguniyi, the lawmaker representing Ojomu/Balogun Constituency in…
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FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric Office over alleged consumer rights violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the premises of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in the Alausa area of Lagos over alleged violations of consumer rights. In a statement, the FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Bola Adeyinka, said the enforcement action followed persistent non-compliance despite multiple opportunities for voluntary adherence to regulatory directives issued…
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Cross River Assembly sacks Bekwarra LG Chairman over alleged gross misconduct
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, after adopting the report of its Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Her removal was upheld during Tuesday’s plenary, where 19 of the 25 lawmakers voted in favour. The process began on June 10, 2025, following a petition submitted by eight councillors…
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NOA, NBC launch drive to replace foreign cartoons with Nigerian stories
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have constituted a joint committee to develop and implement a plan to nationalise 70 per cent of cartoon content in Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the committee on Wednesday, the Director-General of the NOA, Issa-Onilu said the initiative stemmed from a policy approved by the Federal Executive Council…
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PWDs demand inclusion, equal access to education, jobs, healthcare in Anambra
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State have called for greater inclusion and equal access to education, employment, healthcare and other aspects of societal life, urging authorities to eliminate barriers and discrimination against them. The call was made at a press briefing held at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka as part of activities marking the International Day…
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Ten days on, Kwara community pleads for help to free abducted monarch
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has issued an official call for urgent intervention by the police, the state government, and security agencies to secure the release of their kidnapped monarch, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile. The monarch was abducted ten days ago by armed bandits while on…
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NCWS seeks stronger NDLEA partnership to tackle drug abuse
By Folashade Olorunfemi The National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria, Princess Edna Azura, has called for a strengthened and sustainable partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat the rising menace of drug abuse in the country. She said such collaboration would further reinforce ongoing efforts against substance abuse and illicit drug…
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Nigerian Air Force commends pilots following in-flight emergency in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally commended the bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on Friday at the Air Force Base in Kainji, Niger State. In a statement, the NAF said the aircraft experienced a technical fault shortly after take-off, prompting the pilots to…
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