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8751 nigerian universities need to start producing industry ready graduates commissioner

Nigerian universities need to start producing industry-ready graduates – Commissioner

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Dr Haliru Bala, Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission, NPC, in Kebbi State, on Tuesday urged Nigerian universities to focus on […]

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IPOB kills police inspector in Aba

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A police inspector from Ndiegoro Police Station in Aba, Abia was killed on Tuesday by suspected IPOB/ESN members around Ohanku […]

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8755 police arrest notorious bandit terrorising safana dutsinma communities

Police arrest notorious bandit terrorising Safana, Dutsinma communities

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Police in Katsina State has arrested a notorious bandit, Adamu Abdulrahman, 30, of Cidawaki village in Safana Local Government Area […]

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8733 akeredolu recovering from health challenges says aide

Akeredolu recovering from health challenges, says aide

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Mr Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has […]

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Ngige, CONUA knock ASUU, union plans emergency meeting

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke and Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, […]

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8737 fleeing terrorists flood katsina kill three villagers

Fleeing terrorists flood Katsina, kill three villagers

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Three people were confirmed killed on Tuesday after suspected terrorists attacked Jajar Kanwa village, in the Jibia Local Government Area […]

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FG, West African Police, INTERPOL to fight Nigeria’s insecurity

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Federal Government has sealed pact with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and West African Police Information Programme (WAPIS) to […]

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8731 lagos airport customs intercept police military uniforms weeks to 2023 election

Lagos Airport Customs intercept police, military uniforms weeks to 2023 election

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) in Lagos State has intercepted hard drugs, military and police […]

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Address insecurity ahead elections, northern Christians counsel FG

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Northern States Christian Elders Forum on Tuesday condemned the killing of a Catholic priest, Rev. Father Achi, in Niger […]

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8725 lagos police warn parties against violence

Lagos police warn parties against violence

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, charged political parties on Tuesday to […]

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INEC suffered 50 attacks in four years – Spokesman

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday said it suffered 50 attacks on its offices […]

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8719 ekiti abducted rev father micheal olofinlade regains freedom

Ekiti: Abducted Rev Father, Micheal Olofinlade regains freedom

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Rev Father Micheal Olofinlade, who was abducted on Saturday has regained his freedom. Though details of his release were still […]

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8721 ondo jtf bust bunkering syndicate burn crude oil laden boats

Ondo: JTF bust bunkering syndicate, burn crude oil laden boats

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Joint Military Special Forces on Tuesday busted a cartel that was stealing crude oil from Chevron/NNPC rigs on the […]

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Delta police, mob kill two suspected armed robbers

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Delta State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it killed one suspected armed robber in an operation in the state, […]

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ECOWAS gets six new ambassadors

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission,  Dr. Omar Touray, has accredited new ambassadors to ECOWAS. […]

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Residents burn Niger police station over priest’s murder

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Following the burning to death of a Catholic priest in Kafin-koro in the Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, […]

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8561 my illness not life threatening akeredolu debunks rumours over health status

My illness not life-threatening – Akeredolu debunks rumours over health status

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Following the rumours making the rounds that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is battling a life-threatening illness, the governor […]

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8563 2023 why nigeria must conduct peaceful elections ecowas commission

2023: Why Nigeria must conduct peaceful elections – ECOWAS Commission

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says Nigeria must create space for […]

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8510 inec to conduct mock accreditation ahead february polls

INEC will hold elections despite attacks on facilities – Chair

By Ifunanya / January 17, 2023

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the 2023 […]

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8510 inec to conduct mock accreditation ahead february polls

INEC satisfied with election preparations, says chair

By Ifunanya / January 17, 2023

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu …Says despite attacks on facilities elections will hold  The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it […]

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