Author: Alex Enemanna
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No room for lawlessness in my kingdom, Oniru cautions
The Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, has reiterated his stance against any form of violence, lawlessness and recourse to self-help. Oba Lawal’s stance which was contained in a statement issued from his media office on Monday following an incident which occurred within the Oniru Estate neighbourhood close to Millennium Estate Gates. It culminated…
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Baby factory owners allegedly attack police in Imo
Operators of a suspected baby factory in Imo State have reportedly attacked policemen who stormed the facility while trailing a man who allegedly stole a baby from its mother at gunpoint. The incident happened in Umuocha community in Oguta council of the state, it was said. The Nation reports that police went after the baby…
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FG announces debt relief for radio, TV stations
The Federal Government has decided to write off 60 per cent of the N7bn owed by radio and television stations in licensing and renewal fees. The government has also slashed the existing licence fee by 30 per cent for all open terrestrial radio and television services with effect from July 10. The Minister of Information…
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Police vow to deal with cultists planning 7/7 anniversary
The Oyo State Police Command has said intelligence report indicates that some groups are warming up for their annual anniversary. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, gave the information on Monday. The Commissioner of Police said the annual celebration of…
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Abdulkadir’s death loss of a true progressive, APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of the former Minister of Sports and immediate past National Vice Chairman – North West, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir as a loss of a true progressive. The party in a condolences message signed by it’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena in Abuja on Monday said…
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FG announces date for commencement of schools disinfection
The disinfection of schools against the spread of COVID-19 in preparation for the resumption of class activities will begin on Tuesday July 7, Federal Government announced on Monday. It also explained why it delayed the decontamination process, adding that it had enough teams on ground to carry out the disinfection exercise. The Minister of Environment,…
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We didn’t arrest Magu — Says DSS
The Department of State Services has denied arresting the chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Service in a release on Monday signed by the Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, said it has been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest. “The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that…
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Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19
After days in self-isolation after he was infected, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has from COVID-19. Governor Akeredolu in a weekly press briefing on Monday confirmed the development. He said the doctors confirmed his negative status after running the test twice. Details later … 582
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#BREAKING: DSS arrests EFCC acting chairman, Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services. Magu was arrested on Monday afternoon at the Wuse II, Abuja office of the EFCC on Monday over allegations that he was siphoning part of money recovered by the commission from suspected looters. It was…
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Ondo SSG quits
The Secretary to Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his appointment. Abegunde made this known in a telephone interview with the PUNCH He said his resignation takes effect today, Monday, July 6, 2020. When asked, the former SSG said, “Yes, I did, this week; effective today (Monday). As a matter of fact, I’m about…