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5 Jan
Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), has thrown his weight behind the Peace In the South-East Project (PISE-P). PISE-P is a strategic platform for the restoration of peace in the South-East region. It's a collective initiative of the members of the South-East Caucus in the 10th National Assembly, led…
25 Dec 2023
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on their separate Igbo chieftaincy titles. Both leaders were on Saturday conferred different traditional titles while attending the 32nd Ukpo Ofala celebration of His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Robert Chukwudilim Eze (Okofia VI),…
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As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me wrong. He brought…
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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration, over the past eight years, recorded tremendous achievements in various sectors of the state’s economy. Citing notable progress made by his regime in healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic empowerment, he reiterated the need for continuity for the benefit of citizens. Speaking during a…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Centre for Family Peace (CFFP) have begun moves to address the devastating effects of crimes and offences perpetrated by young people, including teenagers, across communities in the country. The move began on Friday in Abuja with the inauguration of a Steering Committee to implement and execute the Annual…
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that it will share findings from its investigation into the offshore helicopter crash in the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt, with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) through the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, explained that…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, said that his administration is committed to providing sustainable healthcare delivery for its residents, as the state recognizes the significance of maintaining good health for greater productivity. Sanwo-Olu, therefore, encouraged all residents to adopt good health-seeking behaviour for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The governor stated…
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Lecturers and the management of Kaduna Polytechnic (Kadpoly) are trading words over the allegations of sales of houses and other properties belonging to the institution, with the proceeds worth billions of naira allegedly diverted to private coffers. The Polytechnic lecturers have written a petition to the House of Representatives regarding the sale of the houses,…
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Daniil Medvedev lost his head on Sunday as he fell in straight sets 4-6, 3-6 to Taylor Fritz in the opening match of this year's ATP Finals. Champion in 2020 and finalist the following year, Medvedev is in the same Ilie Nastase Group as Jannik Sinner who opens his bid for a first Finals title…
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Kogi State government on Sunday said that it has commenced the identification registration for members of the Motorcycle Operators and Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (MOTOAN). The state commissioner of transportation, Atuluku Victor Levi, stated this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday. Levi told journalists that the overriding importance of the exercise is to…
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Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring form for Galatasaray, netting a brace in the club's 3-2 win over Samsunspor in their Turkish Super League match at RAMS Park on Sunday. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker played a key role in securing the top-of-the-table clash for Galatasaray, who are currently league leaders, against the surprising challengers, Samsunspor.…
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A man has been lynched by a mob in Rivers State, according to police authorities. The man was reportedly attacked while attempting to commit a crime, and his body was later discarded on the road, where it was struck by a fast-moving vehicle, causing severe damage. Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the…