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Police acquires five additional drones for surveillance
The Nigeria Police Force has acquired five additional high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to improve surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities in the country. The purchase of the new drones was contained in a statement by the Acting Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday. Adejobi said the purchase of the new drones was in line with the IGP’s…
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EFCC arrests 120 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced a total of 120 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo state and Enugu state. According to a statement by the EFCC, 80 of the suspects were arrested for alleged internet- related activities in Ibadan, while another 40 were arrested by operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Commission for the same…
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BREAKING: Doyin Okupe withdraws from presidential race, backs Peter Obi
Former presidential media aide, Doyin Okupe has withdrawn from contesting the 2023 presidential election. Okupe announced his withdrawal in a press conference on Wednesday. He thereafter declared his support for Peter Obi, asking all other aspirants from the southern part of the country to throw their weight behind the former Anambra State governor. Details later…
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How Zambia doctor died during Super Eagles game – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sorrow over the death of FIFA/CAF Medical Officer, Dr Joseph Kabungo, who died on Tuesday after the FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria and Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr Kabungo was appointed as Doping Control Officer for the match. “We are terribly shocked at this sad development.…
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NIMASA boss, Jamoh commiserates with Kaduna govt on train attack
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has commiserated with the Kaduna State oovernment over Monday’s attack of a Kaduna-bound train by terrorists. In a statement he personally signed, Jamoh expressed shock over the incidents, while sending his condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Kaduna State. “May Allah…
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Making the beautiful game ugly, By Odi Ikpeazu
Nigeria is out of the race for the Qatar World Cup. If you didn’t know already, you will probably get the picture if you visit the vandalized Abiola Stadium, venue of the match. By the way, where did the mob get the notion that Nigeria has a divine right to defeat Ghana? That notwithstanding though, one can easily discern that…
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BREAKING: Oyo traffic officer dies on duty after arresting commercial motocyclist in Ibadan
Richard Thomas, Ibadan A staff of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA) on Wednesday fell from a commercial motorcycle and died on the spot The agency staff, simply identified as Kenny, according to an eyewitness account, fell off from the commercial motorcycle he arrested at Idi Ape area in Ibadan. The eyewitness, who did not want her name…
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Lagos monarch, Oniru’s mother dies at 85
Mrs Muinat Lawal-Akapo, mother of Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom in Lagos, has died at the age of 85 years. The traditional ruler disclosed this in a statement that the octogenarian died on Wednesday morning in Lagos. “In total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II), Oniru of Iru Kingdom, the entire…
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Majority of Nigeria’s taxpaying public outside tax net – FIRS chairman
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, says majority of the taxpaying public in the country still find themselves out of the tax net. Nami said this remains the case despite the efforts of the 38 tax authorities in the country and the laws, taxes and levies to ensure people comply. The FIRS boss was speaking at…
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