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The Edo State Police Command said two suspects have been arrested in connection with the looted palliative rice stored in a parked truck at Urora community near Benin City. The Edo State Police Commissioner, Funsho Adegboye, disclosed this at a press briefing in Benin City. Recall that on August 1, the day of the commencement…
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Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu, has refuted allegations of wrongdoing while overseeing the affairs of her ministry. In the publication dated 7 July 2024, with the headline “Group Warns Against Alleged Move to Reinstate Betta Edu,” published on The Guardian news website: https://guardian.ng/, the Coalition of Civil Societies Organisations…
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The former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has joined the stream of well-meaning Nigerians calling on President Bola Tinubu to review the decision to remove fuel subsidy. Kachikwu, in a state of the nation statement made available to the Guardian in Abuja, maintained that it is unfair subjecting Nigerians…
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By Amaka Eche The Paris 2024 Olympics have brought fierce competition and standout fashion statements, proving that fashion and sports go hand in hand. Teams not only compete for gold but also set high standards in style, making the games a true celebration of global fashion. Here are some of the most stylish team outfits…
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mamman Lawan Yusufari has expressed concerns over the appointment of a new chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The presidency last month announced Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo as the new CCT Chairman to take over from Danladi Yakubu Umar, who assumed office in July 2011. The…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will no longer entertain absorption of illegal admissions through the window 'Condonement of Illegal Admissions Without Registration Number.' To this end, it has terminated the Condonement of Undisclosed Institutional Illegal Admissions (2017 to 2020) (CUIIA). Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated this at a…
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University scholars and holders of doctorate degrees of Southeast extraction have been charged to focus on and prioritise efforts that would advance the socio-economic development of the region. They were tasked to be agents of transformation of the Igbo nation by promoting unity, peace, stability, equality, justice, quality leadership, and good governance through their personal…
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The Nigerian female basketball team, D'Tigress on Sunday made history at Paris 2024 after beating Canada 79-70 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games. D'Tigress, playing their third group recorded a remarkable victory over a strong Canadian team who are ranked number 5 in the world. D'Tigress have thus made history by becoming…
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The Niger State Road Maintenance Agency (NIGROMA) has reiterated its determination to fix some major roads begging for attention so as to ease the movement of goods and services. Managing Director of the agency, Farouk Umar Audi, gave the assurance while speaking to The Guardian shortly after flagging off the rehabilitation of Bomas roundabout to…
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The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS), says the organised civil society is ready for dialogue with the Federal Government on the ongoing nationwide protest and the challenges in the country. Mr Olawale Okunniyi, Head, Coordinating Secretariat of UAFCS,who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on…