Kano Police Command Parades 30 Armed Robbers, 26 kidnappers, Others

No fewer than 30 suspected armed robbers and 26 alleged kidnappers have been arrested by operatives of operation puff adder of Kano Police Command. The suspects were among 392 suspected criminals paraded for various offences by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Habu A. Sani on Thursday at the Bompai Police Command. The suspects were arrested from different locations between May […]

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Out Of School Children: SDGs Boss Wants Basic Education Prioritized By States

FG Develops Blueprint To Tackle Out Of School Children Challenge The Federal Government has developed a strategic Blueprint to address the menacing challenge of millions of out of school children in the country. The disclosure was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, while playing host to the Governor of Gombe, […]

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NDDC Corruption Scandal: AFRICMIL Calls For An Effective Whistleblowing Regime

The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has called for an effective whistleblower regime considering the startling revelations from the ongoing probe of alleged massive corruption at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a statement by signed by its Coordinator, Chido Onumah, the Centre applauded the forensic audit of the Commission ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari and […]

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House Rejects NBET Boss’ Reply To Query

The House Committee on Power has expressed dissatisfaction with the response of Dr. Marilyn Amobi, MD/CEO of Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) PLC, to its query demanding answers to corrupt practices she allegedly perpetrated in the wholly-owned government company. In a letter signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu and dated July 20, 2020, the Committee […]

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PDP To Delta APC; Stop Playing To The Gallery And Looking For Cheap Publicity Over Minimum Wage

The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the recent Press Release by the All Progressives Congress, APC in the State titled: “Stop Your Divide And Rule Game Amongst Delta Workers – Delta APC To Gov. Okowa” and signed by Sylvester Imonina, Esq., Publicity Secretary, APC, Delta, as another attempt by the State opposition party to play to the […]

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Edo Govt Meets Security Agencies, To Mop Up Small Arms Ahead Of Guber Poll

As part of preparations for the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed readiness of his administration to collaborate with relevant security agencies in mopping up light arms. The governor said this after presiding over the State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, Benin City. According to Obaseki, the […]

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Pantami Commissions Multiple Projects For A Digital Nigeria

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami in furtherance of the implementation of the Digital Economy Strategy, Thursday 23rd July, virtually commissioned a number of projects aimed at giving impetus to the Digital Economy drive. According to a report by the Spokesperson to the Minister of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Uwa Suleiman, she […]

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Pantami, Zulum, Fashola and Shamsuna Commissions Digital Economy Projects Across Nigeria

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami joined by the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, and Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna on Thursday,23rd July, 2020 virtually commissioned various Digital Economy projects across the country. Among the projects commissioned includes: 1. […]

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DPR Charges Lubricant Producers On Export

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has urged local lubricant producers to look beyond the shores of Nigeria and target the export market in the distribution of their products. A statement by the Head, Public Affairs of DPR, Paul Osu, on Wednesday, said the Director, Mr Auwalu Sarki made the plea when he hosted members of the Lubricant Producers Association […]

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