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15 Aug 2024
De Renaissance memebersOur attention has been drawn to an article authored by Lekan Sote and published in PUNCH Newspaper of Wednesday August 7, 2024 when he wrote that, “The Lagos De Renaissance Patriots want to develop indigenous culture, use indigenous language and allow indigenes to reclaim the Lagos government. Ethnic Eko, who think other Yoruba…
14 Jun 2024
The IBILE people of Lagos State, through one of their social cultural organisations, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on this year's 'Democracy Day', while clamouring for an indigene of the state to be appointed a substantive minister in the event of a cabinet shakeup. In a statement signed by president of…
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a trade bloc in East Africa said it is set to hold its 43rd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on Wednesday. The summit is to discuss the evolving situation in South Sudan following the security crisis in the country. The summit will be held virtually, the…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully recovered 19 stolen vehicles, which had been taken from various locations across the FCT between January and February 2025. The recovery operation extended beyond the Federal Capital, with some of the stolen vehicles found in Jos, Niger, and Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement by…
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The Nasarawa State Government has officially taken over the prosecution of Timileyin Ajayi, who is accused of the gruesome murder of Salome Adaidu, a corps member. In a statement issued on March 10, 2025, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Jugbo, confirmed that her office would lead the legal proceedings against Ajayi. “The…
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The Police Command in Rivers has arrested five suspected kidnappers following credible intelligence ON their operations and hideouts. SP. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the command, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, stating that operatives also recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions from the suspects. She alleged that the suspects were responsible…
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The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed the importance of e-commerce in the imagined global economy, stressing the development as a driver of financial inclusion, a catalyst for wealth creation, and an enabler of economic resilience. Speaking at the introduction of a digital marketplace, Atlaxa, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Minna Branch, has raised concern over the alarming increase in reckless shootings and extra-judicial killings by police officers in Minna, the Niger State capital, in recent times. This was contained in an official letter signed by Barr. Isyaku Barau, Chairman of the NBA Minna Branch, to the Commissioner of Police,…
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An interest group, Arewa Revival Project (ARP), has rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) to reverse the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The ARP Project Coordinator, Mr. Muttaka Ibrahim, stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Ibrahim described AYAGL’s approach…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission says it has initiated a contingency plan to mitigate unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The Commissioner, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said this at the meeting of ECOWAS Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) on Tuesday…
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The Enugu State House of Assembly has taken a significant step toward amending the 2004 Landlord and Tenant Law, as lawmakers passed a bill for a second reading during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, sponsored by Okey Mbah, seeks to address the financial burden imposed on prospective tenants by regulating excessive charges such as legal…
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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has laid several buoys in Niger and Kwara States to enhance navigational safety for all water users. Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, NIWA Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by Mr. Suleiman Makama, Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, NIWA. Oyebamiji said that the authority…