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14 Jun 2024
The police command, yesterday, banned Durbar activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.
29 May 2024
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has banned all forms of public gatherings intended for protest within the state. This is contained in a statement by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano. He also directed the Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday intervened in a devastating accident that occurred along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, after Okegun/Seaport, inward Epe. The incident involved a Toyota Highlander Jeep (GGE 432 JC) and an empty Sino tipper truck. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Highlander Jeep, traveling inward Ajah, lost control while in…
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Senior officials of the University of Abuja, including Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, and Directors of Centers, have expressed their support for Professor Aisha Maikudi's appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university. During a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor on Thursday in Abuja, the university officials applauded the appointment of 41-year-old Professor Maikudi,…
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BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability, said it has observed certain legacy issues with the 2025 Federal Government proposed budget. It called on the National Assembly to proactively address the irregularities, exercise its "Powers of the Purse" responsibly, allow robust public participation in the budget review process, and ensure that the approved…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved a foreign training tour in India for Nigeria's U19 Women's Cricket Team. The team is gearing up to represent the country at the ICC U19 Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, scheduled for Malaysia from January 18, 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, revealed…
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Veteran Musician, Stella Monye, says in spite of her long break from the music scene, she still has a lot to give to the world. Monye, known for her hit song “Okomi Ye”, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, said she still has her “groove on.” She expressed…
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Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that key memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed with China are now being implemented across various sectors. He made the disclosure on Thursday during a joint press conference with Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, in Abuja. Tuggar highlighted the areas covered by the agreements, including trade, investment, infrastructure…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has again overridden the assent of Governor Siminialayi Fubara on three bills earlier passed and transmitted for assent over a month ago. The House, at its 94th Legislative Sitting on Thursday, took the decision to override the Governor's assent after he withheld it. The three…
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A 45-year-old woman, Stella Nwadigbo, has been arraigned before Magistrate Court 1 in Ogba, Lagos, on charges of indecent treatment and assault of a three-year-old pupil. A video that went viral showed Nwadigbo abusing the young child during the incident, which took place in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Following receipt of the video,…
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The Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, adjourned further hearing in the trial of Mukaila Lamidi (a.k.a. Auxiliary) to Jan. 22. The adjournment followed the defence counsel’s objection to the call for Insp Innocent Agede, from the Command Monitoring Unit, Eleyele, Ibadan, as a prosecuting witness. Mr Olalekan Ojo said the prosecuting…
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A fifty-five-year-old farmer, Resham Singh, allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance at a protest site in the northern Indian state of Punjab on Thursday, multiple local media reports have said. Singh is the second farmer who has committed suicide to express disillusionment against the federal government’s apathy towards ongoing farmer protests. According to…