Lanre Ogunlowo
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The Ogun State Police Command has deployed 7,777 personnel and intelligence officers to ensure law and order during the Yuletide celebrations and beyond. Spokesperson for the command, SP Omolola Odutola
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The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, held a stakeholders’ forum and launched the School Protection Squad in Ekiti State to boost security around schools in the state.
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The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General elections, Peter Obi, has raised concern over the Federal Government's penchant for turning Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, which should be temporary relief camps, into semi-permanent settlements. Obi, who spoke on New Year’s Day when he visited the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp…
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Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has been named in the Serie A Team of The Year by Whoscored.com following his heroics for Atalanta BC and Nigeria’s national team. Lookman is the only player from the Orobics who made the cut for the Gian Piero Gasperini side. The year 2024 was a memorable one for the…
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As Nigerians step into 2025 with hope and resolve, the Obidient Movement, under the leadership of Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has pledged to rebuild Nigeria’s broken walls and restore the nation’s prosperity through patriotism, innovation and grassroots mobilisation. In a heartfelt New Year goodwill message, Dr. Tanko called on Nigerians to reflect on the victories and…
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The chairman of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Maurice Orwough, has called on the Federal Government to intervene by building schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure to support the people of the area, who were forced into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Orwough, who is also the chairman of ALGON in the state, noted…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on political leaders to demonstrate compassion, transparency, and accountability while implementing policies that will positively impact the lives of the people. In a New Year message, in Abuja, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stressed the need for decisions to prioritise the welfare of the people, ensuring that…
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Data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed that non-oil taxes accounted for N14.77 trillion or 73 per cent of the N20.211 trillion total taxes collected between January and November 2024. This marks a significant increase of N7.57 trillion or 105 per cent above the N7.20 trillion collected in 2023. Oil taxes, on…
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The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of about 100 kidnapping suspects in the state in 2024. It also disclosed the arrest of over 130 armed robbery suspects, 55 murder suspects, and more than 111 individuals for unlawful possession of firearms during the same period. The State Police Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, while reviewing…
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Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, has presented his autographed glove to President Bola Tinubu. This was during a visit to the President at his residence in Lagos on Wednesday. Joshua has earlier visited the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, who bestowed him with the Yoruba name, ‘Omobowale’, meaning ‘the child who has…
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Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr have secured spots among the world’s top artistes of 2024, as revealed by Chart Data. The announcement, made on New Year’s Eve, placed Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, in the 11th position, while Ayra Starr, fondly called the “Celestial Being,” clinched the 18th spot. Chart Data,…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has given its seal of approval to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amidst protests from the 27 alleged defected lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, the association…