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3 Sep 2023
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has commenced process towards the conduct of the 2024 Local Council Elections. The Chairman of the NASIEC, Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, made the declaration in Lafia. Barrister Wandai stated that as law-abiding institution, NASIEC has rolled out the timetable, rules and regulations in the conduct of the 2024…
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The Nigerian military has stated that the organiser of the nationwide protest seems to be emulating the violent demonstrations in Kenya, which remain unresolved. It added that the level of violence being envisaged can only be described as a stage for anarchy, noting that the Armed Forces, on its part, will not stand by and…
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The Senate disclosed on Thursday that it would wade into the face-off between regulators in the petroleum sector and Aliko Dangote, with a view to facilitating the take-off of the Dangote refinery. It also launched a marathon investigation into cases of sabotage in the petroleum industry in the last 10 years. Public hearings on the…
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A two-storey building collapse at Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Mende, Maryland, has resulted in the deaths of five adult males, with five others rescued and receiving medical attention. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 3:49 a.m., prompting the immediate activation of the agency’s response…
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The producers of the movies, Big Score and Baron Queen, have revealed plans to premiere both films in Abuja in the coming weeks. The main producer, Raymond Jefferson, in a statement he personally signed and made available to The Guardian on Thursday, stated that these films showcase exceptional creativity and skill, making them must-sees for…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass, revealed that the country lost over $10 billion within the last seven months. Speaking while inaugurating the investigative hearing on oil theft and losses, organised by the Ado Doguwa-led Special Committee on Oil Theft/Losses, Abass explained that the amount was calculated after evaluating the cost…
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to delist companies that have failed to file their annual reports for over a decade. CAC disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The commission said it has identified a list of dormant companies that have neglected to submit their annual returns for 10 years. “This is…
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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Aminu Mohammed, for allegedly impersonating Nigerian Army personnel for two years. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Wakil, said this in a statement in Bauchi on Thursday, noting that the act violated sections 110(1) and 251 of the criminal code. Aminu was apprehended…
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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command has announced the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state in July 2024. Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad confirmed the convictions to newsmen on Thursday. Idris-Ahmad describes the feat as a major victory in its fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse. He also noted the…
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the immediate ban of a soon-to-be-released film in which popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wear niqab, an Islamic clothing, and portray what MURIC referred to as ‘Islamophobic’ and ‘an extremely anti-Muslim’ depiction. MURIC, in a statement, described the movie as ‘satanic,’ saying that it depicts…
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The Federal Government has paid out more than $1.5 billion since 2020 to protect the nation's oil installations and curb crude oil theft, the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, revealed on Thursday. Akume, represented by Permanent Secretary Maurice Nandi, disclosed this at a public hearing of the House of Representatives…