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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has dismissed claims that one Victor Oche Odeh who was among five suspects convicted for internet fraud by Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on July 21, 2023 was seven years old.

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EFCC opens up on ‘7-year-old’ internet fraud convict Victor Odeh

But the anti-graft agency denied the claim in a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Monday. According to the…
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Adamawa governorship: Fintiri wins at Appeal Court, Binani fined N.5m

The Court said the announcement of Binani as the winner of the election by the Resident Electoral Commissioner was illegal…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

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Governor Yusuf to construct hospital in memory of late Asma’u

Governor Yusuf made the pledge in company of his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, during a condolence visit to the…
TRACE deploys 650 operatives for effective traffic management before, during and after the Christmas and New Year Celebrations in Ogun state.

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Yuletide: TRACE deploys 650 operatives for 24-hour rescue/emergency on Ogun roads

The exercise would also involve synergy with other safety and security agencies in the state, as well as road users…
Lawyers speak on the implication of resignation of Edison Ehie, the factional Speaker loyal to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara for Rivers Assembly

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Factional Speaker Ehie notifies INEC of 25 ‘vacant seats’ in Rivers Assembly

Ehie, who is leading a four-member faction of the Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara asked the electoral body to…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara advises aspiring godfathers in Rivers State to follow the model of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu .

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‘Godfathers’ should copy Tinubu’s political principles – Fubara’s Commissioner

The Spokesperson of the Rivers State Government pointed out that the political hurdles Fubara is facing are part of the…
PDP says it has not changed its position that it members in Rivers House of Assembly have lost their seats by defecting to the APC.

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Why we abandoned PDP for APC: Pro- Wike Rivers Assembly members

Speaking at the occasion, Amaewhule defended their decision to abandon PDP to APC. He claimed that the Rivers lawmakers followed…
Former military President, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) pays glowing tribute to his deceased former colleague, ex- president Muhammadu Buhari

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Military versus Civilian regimes: Between IBB at 82 and Buhari at 81

IBB and Buhari have both been fortunate to serve the country at the highest level as heads of state, with…
With the approach of the yuletide, Police ban use of use of fireworks popularly known as "Knockout or Banger," in every part of Kogi state.

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Kogi SDP reveals alleged plot by CP Onuoha to frame up Campaign DG

Adejoh-Audu, who has been in a running battle with Onuoha, alleged that the Kogi police boss plans to plant arms…
Ghastly accident on Ikirun-Osogbo highway claims 3 lives

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Two die in Ogun lone crash

Two persons died in a lone accident involving a Toyota Corolla car at the Ogere Under bridge area of Sagamu…
Pastor Kingsley Anosike, three other persons who were kidnapped during night vigil in Rivers Church regain freedom after five days

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Two dead as scavenger runs amok, snatches Inspector’s loaded Ak-47 rifle in Rivers

According to report, Nuhu snatched the gun from a police officer attached to the house of  an ex-Governor at Ada…
Supreme Court reserves judgment in appeal filed by Abba Yusuf of NNPP seeking to overturn his sack as Kano governor by Appeal Court

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APC denies ‘deal’ with Kano governor over Supreme Court suit

The party also described as fake news, rumours that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has agreed to intervene in the Supreme…
At 81, former President Buhari is looking very fresh, well rested. I know, because I was with him in his Daura, Katsina State home last week.

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To Buhari, the kind-hearted toughie at 81

When my boss at The Sun Publishing Limited, Pastor Dimgba Igwe, had died in September 2014, well before Buhari became…
Rivers Unity House Foundation, UHF, to launch Education Champions League aka ECL Quiz and Debate Competitions for secondary school students

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Rivers crisis not ethnic, but twisted politics – Wenenda Wali

Worried about the chaotic atmosphere and needless tension being created in Rivers, the UHF helmsman said those determined to divide…
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

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Police smash 3 notorious armed robbers in FCT

FCT Police Command said in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh on Saturday that the suspects were arrested…
Rep Afam Ogene says the ruling party APGA is coercing voters to support the incumbent in next Saturday's Anambra governorship election

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Appeal Court victory: Grace of God my greatest advocate, says Rep Ogene

With this appeal court verdict, Hon. Ogene is now the authentic representative of Ogbaru Federal Constituency till the next four…
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

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Four children abducted from parent’s home rescued in Anambra

The Children who were abducted on Friday evening were rescued in the early hours of today Saturday near Urum village,…
CNS Emmanuel Ogalla reiterates commitment of Nigerian Navy to eradicate maritime crimes, especially oil theft in the country

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Navy committed to war against oil theft, maritime crimes – CNS Ogalla

The naval chief said the Navy, under his command, prioritised the well-being of personnel, adding that he initiated key policy…
Crackdown at sea: NDLEA shatters drug cartels with record seizures

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Marwa seeks alternative livelihood for drug traffickers

The NDLEA Chairman said stakeholders must team up to eradicate trafficking and protect the people from exploitation by drug cartels.

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Rep Ogene mourns Ezeife, says he was courageous voice of reason

Chief Ezeife, a native of Igbo-Ukwu, Anambra state, was a former Federal Permanent Secretary, first Executive Governor of Anambra State,…
EFCÇ re-arraigns Chisom Obiakor, four of his family members at an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing N242.4 million

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EFCC secures 65 convictions in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

The Sokoto Zonal Commander, Mr Aliyu Yunusa, disclosed this to newsmen during the end of year get together organized by…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara says his administration will not focus on service to the elites, but the poor and low-income earners

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Fubara: My focus is on poor, low-income earners, not Rivers’ elites

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that the focus of his administration is not service to…
Former Nigerian High Commissioner to UK, Amb Sarafa Tunji Isola says politicians who depend on money always lose elections in Ogun State

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Ogun too politically divided to make progress – Tunji – Ishola

Tunji Ishola argued that for Ogun state to attain its full potential, the political class must jettison the hostile takeover…
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu apologises to Nigerians on the current epileptic power situation, assures of improvement within two weeks

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Why I returned to APC – Power Minister Adelabu

Adelabu had defected from APC to Accord Party in May 2022 after failing to secure the governorship ticket of the…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

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Notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachalla, 3 commanders, killed in Niger air strikes

He was killed in a synchronised strike between air and ground forces in Munya Local Government Area of Niger along…
Group appeals to Nigerians to keep hope alive despite biting economic crunch, says violence not solutions to problems in the country.

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TNN: Protests, violence not solutions to challenges confronting Nigeria

Though he agreed that the economic situation in the country is not favourable, particularly, to the common man, Imran, however,…
Nigerian Students donates pens to President Bola Tinubu for him to assent to the Sexual Harassment Prohibition Bill before him.

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Students donate pens to Tinubu for signing of sexual harassment bill

Speaking after receiving the pens, Asefon promised that President Tinubu is committed to efforts to tackle sexual harassments in tertiary…
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Rising food prices drive Nigeria’s inflation rate to 28.20% in November

The NBS in its Consumer Price Index of November 2023 published on Friday said on a year-on-year basis, the headline…
Tinubu working for a better nation, will fix present challenges

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Reps committee raises concern over funding for women’s development

the Director General of the National Women Centre, Hajiya Asabe Vilita Bashir, said the mandate of the centre included training…
Prince Harry reacts to 'Royal revelations'

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Harry awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers

Harr, sued Mirror Group Newspapers for damages, claiming journalists at its titles, the Daily and Sunday Mirror and Sunday People…
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