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The former Governor of Zamfara State and current senator representing Zamfara West senatorial zone in the National Assembly, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, has been appointed into the governing board of the African Association of Legislation (AAL). In a letter signed by Dr. John Mushomi, Chairman of the Steering committee of the Inaugral African conference of…
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The Enugu State House of Assembly, on Thursday, approved a motion to prohibit security operatives in the state, particularly the police and officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), from conducting random and indiscriminate searches of individuals' phones. The motion sponsored by the member representing Ezeagu constituency, Chima Obieze and five others stated…
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Imo State Police Command has commenced special trainings for personnel of the command to enhance their skills on the fight against insurgency and violent crimes, including terrorism, kidnapping and banditry in the state. The training, which had 500 officers drawn from all divisions and formations of the command, The Guardian gathered, was in line with…
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The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has disclosed plans to host “COSON Green Ball”, to celebrate 150 most influential Nigerians for their spirit of resilience. Chief Tony Okoroji, Chairman of COSON, in a statement, on Thursday , said the event is aimed to promote national unity and development. “One hundred and fifty of the most…
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The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over a total of 3,897 arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Speaking during the handing over ceremony yesterday at the Federal Operations Unit Zone, A Ikeja, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, said that a total of 1,599…
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The six South West governors on Thursday rose from a meeting in Lagos, saying that they are ready to counter any attempt by the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) to enter the region, thereby undermining its security. The Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, addressing the media after a four-hour…
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the remand of 50-year-old Samson Odusina after he pleaded guilty to driving with an expired vehicle license. Odusina, whose address was not provided, was charged with a three-count charge bothering on reckless driving, obstruction of public road, and driving with an expired vehicle license. The defendant, who…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, raised the alarm on Thursday over a plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on local government secretariats across the state, including an orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials. He said credible reports at his disposal showed that…
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Niger State governor, Muhammad Bago, has approved the appointment of Professor Suleiman Mohammed Hadi of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as the new Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process and is effective from Monday, February 17,…
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The Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has struck out the defamation case against lawyer Dele Farotimi, instituted against him by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Afe Babalola. Farotimi was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Lagos by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command over allegations of defamation against Babalola. He was…
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, assured pensioners in the state that the state government will clear all pension arrears owed by the previous administration on or before the 28th of May 2027. This was disclosed on Thursday at a solidarity rally of the Oyo State Union of Pensioners to the Governor's office, Agodi,…