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62079 yobe assembly receives list of nominees for caretaker chairmen of lgs

Yobe Assembly receives list of nominees for caretaker chairmen of LGs

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Yobe State House of Assembly has received a list of 17 nominees from the executive arm of the government […]

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Abdulaziz Yari Criticizes APC for Ignoring Consultation in Leadership Zoning

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Abdulaziz Yari, the Senator-elect of Zamfara West, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to follow its tradition […]

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AGF Malami highlights 8 years of achievement and ongoing plans at Attorneys-General conference

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, at the Body of Attorneys-General Conference held in Abuja, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar […]

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Bolt Empowers Female Drivers with €2.5 Million Pledge in Nigeria and Other Countries

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Bolt, the popular mobility application, has pledged a massive sum of €2.5 million to empower more women to drive with […]

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Science and Technology Develops Diagnosis and Drugs for Sickle Cell and Hypertension

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Ministry of Science and Technology in Nigeria has developed diagnostic processes, treatments, and drugs for some of the most […]

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National Security Council Membership and Independent Candidacy Bills Sent for Presidential Approval

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

In Nigeria, a bill directing that the Senate and House of Representatives’ presiding officers become a part of the National […]

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Akwa Ibom State Police Command to Increase Security Measures at NYSC Lodges

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, has ordered the implementation of tighter security measures at the […]

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Lesotho: Campaigning Radio Presenter Shot Dead

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Maseru — POPULAR radio presenter Ralikonelo Joki has been shot and killed, in a development that has sent shockwaves across […]

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Man Nabbed for Impersonating Police Inspector and Operating Unregistered Motorcycle as Commercial Transport in Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Nigerian Police Force in Lagos State has apprehended a man who has been masquerading as a police inspector under […]

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Rivers Police Arrest Car-Snatching Syndicate, Including a Cameroonian National

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a car snatching syndicate that has been operating both within and outside the […]

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Reasons behind Closed Door Trial of Abba Kyari – NDLEA

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has given reasons explaining why the trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police […]

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NDLEA Busts 85 Suspected Drug Offenders at Kano Nightclub

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a breakthrough in its fight against drug-related activities in Kano State. […]

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NUJ Oyo State Council Mourns the Loss of Two Members

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State is in deep mourning following the loss of two of its […]

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Kenneth Okonkwo Hits Out at Lagos State Police over Seun Kuti’s Arrest

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Actor, lawyer, and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the Lagos State Police for their treatment of singer Seun Kuti following […]

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Liberia: Finnish Appeal Court Wraps Up War Crimes Trial in Liberia for Ex-RUF Commander, Gibril Massaquoi – Verdict Expected September

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Monrovia, Liberia — Finland’s Turku Court of Appeal has concluded the second phase of hearings in Liberia of witnesses for […]

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Restriction of Journalists and Lawyers in Abba Kyari’s Trial: NDLEA Counsel Gives Reasons

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

During the ongoing trial of Abba Kyari, the suspended DCP, and others, journalists covering the court proceedings were barred from […]

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Senate Approves Independent Candidacy Bill for Transmission to Buhari

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

In a bid to reform the electoral process, the Senate has given the Clerk to the National Assembly the go-ahead […]

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Police Apprehend Imposter Claiming to be ‘Police Inspector’ in Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has captured an individual who had been masquerading as a Police Inspector under the jurisdiction […]

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Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record Attempt: Indian Chef Urges Nigerians to Avoid Competition

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Recently, Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, which was set […]

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Zamfara FRSC Prepares for 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Zamfara State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is gearing up for the 7th United Nations Global […]

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