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Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, said it has commenced operation "SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE DRIVING... A MUST" to ensure safe driving in all nooks and crannies of the state during the yuletide.

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Yuletide: TRACE deploys 680 personnel for special operation in Ogun

TRACE urged operatives to be civil, humane and exhibit a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar and Yusuf Buhari, the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari who was turbaned as Talban Daura and district head of Kwasarawa community in Katsina State on Saturday

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Osinbajo trusted, ‘a noble man’ – Emir of Daura

“The vice president is a very good man; he is my favourite person. He is a very nice and honest…
Governor Nyesom Wike speaking at the first convocation ceremony of PUMS, Port Harcourt, where Gen Abubakar and Gov Wike were conferred with honorary doctorate degrees on Saturday

Politics

Wike: How Amaechi tried to truncate my political career

He narrated how his predecessor and current Minister of Transportation, under whose administration he served as Chief of Staff, tried…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elders Council

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2023: Group urges Igbo politicians to declare interest in presidency

IPAN said they are yet to see Southeast engage in consultation and formation of alliance across the political regions.
Uzodimma

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Uzodimma to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo

Uzodimma added that anyone working encouraging criminality in the state, no matter how highly placed, would be made to face…
The outgoing Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Adewale Adekoya presenting flag to the newly appointed Brigade Commander ,rigadier General Abdullahi.

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Brig. Gen. Abdullahi takes over as Commander 35 Artillery Brigade

Brigadier General Abdullahi pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor.
FRSC says 42 passengers escaped death when a tipper on high speed lost control and crashed into a bus in Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Tuesday.

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252 dead,1,307 injured in Niger road crashes

FRSC identified over-speeding as one of the major problems among motorists in the state.
Obaseki and Osinbajo at Edo Tech Park: Osinbajo says African Development Bank (AfDB)’s 600 million dollars support fund for digital and creative enterprise in Nigeria will be ready by early 2022.

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AfDB’s $600m enterprise support fund underway – Osinbajo

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s 600 million dollars support…
Evans

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‘Evans tortured me for 2 months, collected $420K to set me free’

By Moji Eniola A businessman, Mr Sylvanus Ahamonu, on Friday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, how he was…
Murder

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Five docked for killing Benue man, Thompson Oche, kidnapping his sister

The men, Sunday Onmonya, Peter Otokpa, James Oko, Daniel Odoh and Bartholomew Alo were charged with Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery,…
Muskilu Mojeed: emerged as President of the Nigeria chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI).

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Muskilu Mojeed emerges President of IPI Nigeria

Ahmed Shekarau, General Manager, Business and Strategy of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust, was elected Secretary of the…
Lagos4Lagos leader Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran a.k.a Jandor with Senator Bukola Saraki on Saturday

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PDP Governors stall Lagos4Lagos Movement’s official defection to PDP

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, met with the leaders of the aggrieved APC members on Dec. 4 and wooed them…
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (right) receiving former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche (left) at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday as he rejoins the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Wike excited as former Reps deputy speaker Nwuche rejoins PDP

"He has come to add to our number. The more the merrier."
Fani-Kayode in court for forgery

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Fani-Kayode docked for forgery, gets N5m bail

EFCC told the court that Fani-Kayode through one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe, procured fake medical reports on various occasions to avoid…
Ajayi Temitope: arrested by EFCC for duping two Sokoto based companies of N25m

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Ibadan socialite, Ajayi Temitope arrested over N25m fraud

The arrest of the socialite followed petitions from the victims of her fraudulent activities.
POLICE RESCUE FIVE (5) ABDUCTED GATEWAY POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS IN INTELLIGENCE-LED RESCUE OPERATION

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Kogi robbery spree: Police Inspector, 2 others killed in mob attack

The irate mob demanded the release of two suspects who were arrested and taken to Odo-Ere police station over the…
Operatives of Amotekun Corps rescue five people from kidnappers in two overnight operations at Akure South LGA of Ondo state.

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Amotekun rescues 4 worshippers from kidnappers, arrest suspect in Ondo

The suspects stormed the church at about 11 pm on Wednesday, while the vigil was ongoing, abducting four members of…
Police

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Police battle kidnappers in Ebonyi, kill gang leader, rescue lady

“Items recovered from the scene include one English Berretta pistol with 9mm live ammunition and the said Toyota Corolla Car,”…
Labour Party Anambra governorship election candidate Obiora Agbasimalo allegedly abducted

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Group seeks Buhari’s help to find missing Anambra governorship candidate

Agbasimalo and his security detail were abducted on Sept. 18, while on his way for an election campaign from Ezinifitte…
Court

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Oyebode Odewale docked for writing ‘RIP’ on girlfriend’s social media pictures

Police said defendant conducted himself in a manner that caused breach of public peace by posting RIP on Ademola Omolade’s…
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o writes an open letter to President William Ruto

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Ngugi Wa Thiong’o not dead -Son

“Just got off the phone with pops @NgugiWaThingo … and he is doing well. We shared a good laugh about…
Dr. Ayoade Alakija: appointed WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-Accelerator)

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WHO appoints Nigerian doctor, Ayoade Alakija Special Envoy for ACT-Accelerator

Dr Alakija is a global health leader and activist who has deployed diplomacy to bring the global north and south…
Pastor Dayo Thomas

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Insecurity: Journalist tasks Christian leaders on love

Rather than establishing mega congregations in urban areas, Thomas challenged Christian leaders to take their messages to unbelievers in the…
Bouncy castle

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5 children dead, 4 injured in bouncy castle accident

A wind picked up a bouncy castle and threw it into the air at an end-of-year activity day at Hillcrest…
An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife, on Friday remanded a 25-year-old man, Adebisi Kola, for allegedly beating a woman to death.

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Lagos man, Olalekan Ajayi docked for beating-up mother, daughter

Ajayi assaulted Mrs Adebola Oyetunji and Bukola Oyetunji by hitting them on their faces and necks, which caused them bodily…
L-R: Former governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia; Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani during the inauguration of the Rivers State Safe Home in Borokiri-Port Harcourt by Governor Emmanuel on Wednesday

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Wike hits Buhari, APC Governors

Wike urged Nigerians to be more careful in their choice of who they entrust with the responsibility of governing Nigeria
Rivers State Coordinator of NYSC, George Mfongang, reading the address of DG NYSC on the occasion of the terminal parade/closing ceremony of 2021 Batch C Stream 2 orientation course exercise at Nonwa,Tai LGA,Rivers State.

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DG NYSC charges corps members to be unifying factor in Nigeria

He enjoined them to be resilient in their service to the nation and brace up to conquer whatever challenges the…

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Rivers: Wigoh Enuolara remanded for collecting N.8m for rape of daughter

However, lawyer to the father of the girl told the court that it was the Investigating Police Officer at Eleme…
The late couple: Prophetess Chikodi Ikedi Peter and her husband,Ikedi Peter.

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Delta man Ikedi Peter slaughters wife, commits suicide

"I think my daughter was asleep when the husband slit her throat, if not, he would not have been able…
Kaduna lawmaker, Rilwanu Gadagau, shot dead by bandits

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Kaduna lawmaker killed by bandits, Rilwanu Gadagau buried

Late Gadagau, who represented Giwa Constituency of Kaduna, was shot dead on Monday night by bandits
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