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Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke declares three days mourning period for late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.

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COAS Lagbaja promises new platforms for artillery corps

The COAS stated this at the closing ceremony of Exercise Vulcan Glow X, 2024 , Firepower Demonstration on Friday at…
The Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), has denied allegation of illegal detention of a civilian by the command’s Military Police (MP) in Minna Military Cantonment.

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TRADOC speaks on alleged detention of civilian Deekae Sunday Kiaka

Uba said the allegation published by an online medium on Wednesday had alleged that some officers of TRADOC connived, arrested…
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Metro

Lagos Police DPO Bolaji Olugbenga slumps, dies in office

It was earlier gathered that the DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could…
Bagudu

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Ongoing reforms risks taken by Tinubu to make Nigeria works well – Bagudu

He, however, assured that the ongoing reforms of the Tinubu administration would eventually lead to improvement of the country’s economy.…
PCNGI explains reasons for the recent explosion of a vehicle converted from use of petrol to CNG at a filling station in Benin Edo State.

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PCNGI: Why CNG powered car exploded in Benin

Three persons sustained varying degrees of injury, following the explosion which occurred on Wednesday, 16 October at a CNG refilling…
CSOs in Edo ask the State Police Command to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of a former Edo NLC Chairman, Kaduna Eboigbodin.

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CP Umoru Peter Ozigi assumes duty in Edo police command

Ozigi got enlisted into Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, and trained in the…
ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery*

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Kano man Abdullahi Lawan to spend 7 years in jail for sexually abusing 3 boys

Lawan, of Rangaza Damagari area in Ungogo Local Government, Kano State, was convicted on three-count charge of sexual abuse after…
Court orders remand of three workers arrested over alleged assault of DSS operatives at the premises of Lagos State House of Assembly

Politics

‘Reconsider move to scrap LCDAs,’ Council chairs tell Lagos Assembly

The Assembly on Thursday during a public hearing said the bill was being considered to replace the current 37 Local…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

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Ceramic company boss slams N5bn defamation suit against 2 media houses

Yangxi equally wants the court to issue an order awarding to him N5 billion against each of the defendants for…
Jos crisis: Ododo evacuates Kogi students

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Travellers not affected by restriction of movement for LG polls – Kogi govt.

Nda-Eri assured travellers of their immunity from the statement earlier issued on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr…
Army said three detention camps of ISWAP terrorists across the Timbuktu Triangle capable of holding up 300 detainees have been destroyed

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Three suspected collaborators with terrorists busted in Taraba

The suspects were arrested by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations…
Kebbi governor, Nasir Idri suspends the state Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa-Ismail, with immediate effect for negligence of duty

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Violent protest: Kebbi shuts down College of Health Sciences indefinitely

Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education revealed this in Birnin Kebbi on Friday while briefing newsmen. "Sequel to…
NSCDC spokesperson said the clashes between farmers and herders usually happened in Oluyole, Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa axis of Oyo state

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Mother of 4, others cry out over herdsmen invasion of farms in Kaduna community

The farmers, who said they have lost crops worth millions of naira to the herdsmen's ravage of their farmlands, cried…
Be vocal in supporting Tinubu, Umahi tells southeast leaders

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Umahi: Why we revoked section of Abuja-Kaduna road contract from Julius Berger

According to him, the road contract was awarded to Julius Berger in 2018 under former President Muhammadu Buhari for N391…
Jos crisis: Ododo evacuates Kogi students

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Kogi restricts vehicular movement for LG poll

The decision to restrict movement was to ensure a hitch-free Council Poll across the state, Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi Commissioner for…
Lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN) opposes ex-President of NBA, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of EFCC.

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Falana tackles Agbakoba on legal status of EFCC

Falana also urged the National Assembly to seize the opportunity provided by the ongoing Constitution Amendment to end the questions…
Ribadu

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Ribadu: Security operatives selling weapons to terrorists, bandits

The NSA condemned and rained curses on the security personnel who facilitate the movement of weapons to terrorists, bandits and…
Osun governor Ademola Adeleke

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PDP crisis: Adeleke speaks on ‘rebuke’ of Plateau governor Mutfwang

Adeleke, according to some report that had during a virtual meeting of the the PDP Governors’ Forum rebuked the Plateau…
Police nabs 31-year old Salisu Bala, who has been extorting and terrorizing the public in parts of Kano in the guise of a police officer.

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Fake police officer Salisu Bala busted in Kano

On 14 October, 2024 at about 08:30pm, one Salisu Bala, aged 31 years old, of Kurna Quarters, Kano was arrested…
Why Rivers is in crisis – Tony Okocha

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Wike, 27 Rivers lawmakers refused to join APC – Okocha

kocha said this in Abuja at a press conference on Thursday. He insisted that the 27 Rivers lawmakers who are…
The people of Ohafia Udemeze community in Ohafia LGA of Abia pledges support for re-election Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027 election

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My N14m monthly pay as senator not enough to buy petrol – Orji Kalu

The Senator said this while dismissing claims that lawmakers in the National Asembly are living a life of affluence while…
Nigerian Army raises alarm over poor enlistment of South East youths into the military, calls for a change of attitude to reverse the trend.

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National security: Army harps on responsible use of social media

Maj. Gen. Sanusi Dahiru, Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, made this remark at the 37th…
Lagos Govt gives 176 illegal estates in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state 21 days to process their layout approvals

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We didn’t negotiate N85,000 minimum wage with Sanwo Olu – Lagos Negotiating Council

The council, in a statement signed by all chairpersons and secretaries of the union on Thursday therefore while the announcement…
Lagos Govt advises those living along Ogun River banks to relocate to higher grounds as OORBDA starts release of water from Oyan dam.

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Oyan dam: Lagos urges Ogun River bank occupants to relocate

Wahab said it was crucial to understand that the dam’s annual operations were informed by real-time hydrological data, rainfall predictions…
INEC

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INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election

As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on Nov. 6, 2021. By the effluxion…
Obaseki

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New govt: Obaseki to inaugurate transition committee

The inauguration ceremony will hold at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) on Friday, 18 October, 2024. The…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule vows to mobilize his fellow governors in the North against the menace of drug abuse and narcotic use.

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Sule to mobilize Northern Governors to fight drug abuse

He gave the indication in Lafia on Wednesday during the Northcentral sensitization workshop on the effects of drugs and narcotics:…
NDLEA Chairman seeks strict jail terms, not fine options for drug traffickers

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Kano: NDLEA secures four convictions in one day

These convictions were all within the short stint of Hon. Justice MS Shuaibu of the Federal High Court - Court…
Ajayi, Gowon's aide, reacts to rumors of elder statesman death

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How Gowon’s policies, programmes cemented Nigeria’s unity – Etsu Nupe

The Etsu Nupe also recalled that Gowon gallantly fought on the side of Nigeria during the country’s civil war, which…
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How Technology Is Changing Sports: The Role of Analytics and Digital Platforms in Athlete Training

Mobile apps and digital platforms combine the functionality of sports technology with the accessibility of a digital platform. As an…
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