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A group of suspected bandits abducted a council secretary and four others during a late-night attack in Sarkin Pawa, Niger State, on Thursday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed that the abduction occurred around 10 pm on Thursday night. According to the security analyst, the perpetrators of the attack quietly infiltrated the residence of the Council…
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The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of thirty eight Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police. The Commission took the decision Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the continuation of its extraordinary Plenary Meeting holding at…
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Popular street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has promised to stay out of trouble and focus on making money. A Magistrates' Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted him bail in the sum of ₦2 million after he was arraigned on charges of assaulting government officials at his bar. The controversial singer made…
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The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered more counterfeit drugs, vaccines and unregistered narcotics at the Idumota Market. As part of its ongoing efforts targeted at eliminating counterfeit drugs, NAFDAC commenced an enforcement operation in the Idumota Market. Numerous fake drugs and expired medicines were uncovered during this operation.…
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The Lagos State Government has cautioned motorists to desist from the use of fraudulent vehicle identification numbers and hiding their registration plates. This warning was issued by the state governor's special adviser on transportation, Sola Giwa, on behalf of the Lagos State Government. While speaking on the Lagos State Government's stance on this illegal practice,…
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Emirates Group and its subsidiary, SkyCargo, have revealed that the organization has invested $200 million in equipment and facilities to ensure that pharmaceutical cargo receives premium priority and reaches its destination without any form of interruption. Vice President of SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, made this known on the second day of the Air Cargo and Transport…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has officially declared an ex-Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka wanted for their alleged involvement in a N3 billion fraud. ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, stated that the commission never removed Jibrin and Bauka…
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Eleven internet fraudsters have been sentenced to jail by Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin for their fraudulent activities at the Edo State High Court in Benin City. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted the suspects on separate one-count charges bordering on false pretence, advance fee fraud, retention of proceeds of crime, and possession of fake…
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The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) on Friday held its quadrennial elections in Benin City, with Ann Ojugo re-elected as the Chairperson of the association in Edo State. In her inaugural speech, Ojugo vowed to work toward the establishment of a Disability Commission in Edo State to strengthen institutional support for Persons…
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Rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has threatened to petition various embassies to consider placing visa bans on Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, over the alleged harassment of female lawmakers in the red chamber. Adeyanju, reacting to the incident on the Senate floor on Thursday, regretted that under the Senate President's watch, female…