Olanrewaju Abdulkabir Abdulkadri
4 Jun
The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a 100-Level student for allegedly demanding money from the parents of his missing colleague as ransom.
3 Jun
The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a 100-level student for allegedly demanding money from the parents of his missing colleague as ransom. The university, in its weekly bulletin, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, said the student was identified as Olanrewaju Abdulkabir Abdulkadri. The expelled student, with matriculation number…
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League leaders, Tojemarine Academy, on Wednesday, lost their first game of the season to Safety Shooters 27-24 in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier Handball in Lagos. It was a tense game for the league leaders, whose efforts proved insufficient in the game. Coach Adewunmi Shittu will now have to rally his boys as they continue…
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday said it will investigate the Abuja Rehabilitation Centre located in Bwari Area Council and the Social Protection Programmes of the Federal Capital Territory. The lower chamber noted that if the lack of adequate funding and ineffective social protection programmes persist, street begging will remain intractable. The House made the…
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken proactive steps to prevent disruptions in flight operations during the yuletide season. According to Michael Achimugu, Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA, the organisation is committed to ensuring seamless air travel throughout the season and beyond. Achimugu disclosed that the NCAA has taken all necessary…
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The Minister of Defence (MOD), Dr Badaru Abubakar, has affirmed the commitment of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to bolstering the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) towards effectively addressing emerging security threats. This was revealed by the minister during the 2024 NAF Training, Operations, and Safety Seminar,…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a man, Abdullahi Mukit, for defrauding unsuspecting online users of $3,500. Mukit is standing trial before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on a two-count of possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining under false pretences. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge after it…
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Qatar Charity, a charitable and non-profit organisation in Nigeria, has donated foodstuff to orphans, physically challenged and less privileged persons in Sokoto State. The Organisation’s Head of Social Affairs, Mr. Shu’aibu Atiku, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sokoto. Atiku said no fewer than 547 persons benefited including Internally…
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A bill seeking the creation of a new coastal state from Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, the bill calls for a constitutional amendment to establish a coastal state, with the primary aim of fostering rapid development in the riverine communities…
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The Senate on Wednesday approved the Investments and Securities (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2024 for its third reading. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Committee on Capital Market, chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West). The Committee said that the bill, once signed into law, will position…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended 14,480 suspected drug traffickers between January and October, in connection with the seizure of 2.4 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this while briefing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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Northern leaders, under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), have reinstated the suspended Chairman of the Forum, Mamman Mike Osuman. The suspension of the Chairman by the leadership of ACF was earlier carried out over an alleged unauthorised political statement, not in consonance with ACF's non-partisan position. In a statement issued on Wednesday…