Category: National
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House Of Reps Queries Minister Of Power Over Nationwide Blackout
House of Representatives, yesterday, began probe into the recent nationwide power outage, directing the Ministry of Power to take measures that would immediately address the challenge. Chairman, House Committee on Power, Magaji Da’u Aliyu, lamented the nonchalant attitude of the ministry whenever there is a national emergency. Minister for Power, Abubakar Aliyu, had appeared before…
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Standstill As Fire Razes Popular Market In Lagos
On Wednesday fire gutted shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The fire incident caused standstill and crippled commercial activities around the Lagos Island area of the state. Though the cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report, it was learnt that…
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2023: Joseph Yobo Charges Nigerians To Obtain PVC’s
Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Joseph Yobo, has advised supporters of the team and other sports lovers to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 general elections. Joseph inYobo said Nigeria could attain its position as the giant of Africa, if the people elect the right candidates, who could harness the…
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Security Operatives Usurp Cross River House Of Assembly
On Tuesday morning, armed policemen took over the Cross River State House of Assembly. The policemen drawn from the anti-kidnapping squad and regular policemen were also seen around the routes leading to the House of Assembly. Movement into the Assembly premises on Diamond Hill was restricted.As their presence followed a High Court ruling on Monday…
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EFCC Chairman Bags President NACIWA
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been elected President of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA). According to statement on the EFCC’s official Facebook handle, Bawa was elected on Monday at the ongoing Annual General Assembly of the institutions. Mr Bawa succeeds Francis…
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EFCC Grants Former Anambra state Governor Bail
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, reveals that former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has been granted bail. Obiano, who was under investigation for N42 billion fraud, has been detained in EFCC custody since Thursday when he was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State, while attempting to…
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Police Prohibit Officers Demanding Glass Permit
Nigerians are to report police personnel who demand permits for tinted glasses at checkpoints in any part of the country, says the Police Force headquarters. The acting Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this in a series of tweets on Sunday. He was enlightened the public on the documents to be presented when demanded…
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Two Immigration Officers Banned for Extortion
Federal Airport Authority Of Nigeria has banned two officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service from it’s airports. They were banned for extorting N8000 from a 14 year old passenger. Mother of the passenger, a Chef, Imoteda , had complained about activities of the officials in February. In a statement signed by its Acting General Manager,…
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Nigeria bags African Road Safety Award
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been awarded the African Road Safety Award, for it’s commendable service in ensuring the overall safety of lives and property on Nigerian roads. This was made known in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem, on Friday in Abuja. Mr Kazeem had commended the Federal…
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AMRI Hails PenCom Leadership Over Recovery Of 2.55bn Unremitted Pensions, Says Achievement A Visible Milestone, Result Of Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Campaign
A Media advocacy group for good governance in Africa, Africa Media Roundtable Initiative has commended the National Pension Commission, under the focused and visionary leadership of Aisha Dahiru-Umar for what it described as outstandingly professionalism and the unprecedented transparency and accountability she has entrenched in the management and administration of the Pension industry in Nigeria.…