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Harmattan: FRSC Warns Motorists Against Speeding, Dangerous Driving To Avoid Crashes
The Sagamu Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has warned motorists against excessive speeding and dangerous driving, especially during this harmattan period to avoid road crashes. The Unit Commander, Mr Iyanda Taofiq, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Sagamu, Ogun, that the warning became necessary the current harmattan being experienced across the...
Buhari Urges Ethiopian Prime Minister To Keep Country United
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Ethiopian leader to stay focused on keeping the country together in spite of the difficulties. He spoke Sunday during a meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Buhari said Nigeria would continue to support efforts in peaceful co-existence and unity. He commended the efforts of...
End Female Circumcision Now, NHRC Urges Nigerians
Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, Monday called for an end to the practice of female circumcision, otherwise known as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Ojukwu, according to a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, NHRC, Fatimah Mohammed, made the call in Abuja weekend on the occasion of this year’s World Day of Zero Tolerance for...
Ministry Of Women Affairs Set To Spend N189m On Grinding Engine, Popcorn Machine Others
Ministry of Women Affairs has proposed to spend the sum of N189 million on the purchase of grinding machines, popcorn machines and ice block machines in the 2022 budget. The Ministry has also proposed to spend the sum of N236 million on the purchase of motor vehicles in the 2022 budget. While the item has as its code, “23010105”, another item...
Adebanjo Urges Ndigbo Not To Antagonise Nnamdi Kanu, Says IPOB Leader Their Saviour
The leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has advised Igbo leaders not to antagonise the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The IPOB leader allegedly breached the bail conditions granted him by Justice Binta Nyako before whom he was standing trial in 2017. He was, however, rearrested in Kenya in June 2021...
Nigeria In Need Of More Rebels, Says Obasanjo
A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says Nigeria needs more rebels who would speak the truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. This, he said, was one of the greatest steps towards rebuilding Nigeria. Obasanjo spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while unveiling the autobiography of the Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Chief Tayo Sowunmi, titled “Footprints Of A Rebel.” The...
Police Sergeant Dies In Ex-Governor Gbenga Daniel’s Home
A police sergeant, Adegoke Ogunsola, has died in the private home of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel. The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. He stated that Ogunsola was attached to Daniel’s house, also known as Asoludero Court, in Sagamu town in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. Recounting the incident which occurred...
Evans Guilty Of Kidnapping, Court Rules
A Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja, presided over by Justice Hakeem Oshodi has declared Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans) and two others guilty of kidnapping. The premises of Ikeja High Court, Lagos, was under tight security as Justice Oshodi was delivering judgment in the conspiracy and kidnapping charges brought against Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans) and five others. Justice Oshodi, on Friday,...
It’s Too Late To Deny EbubeAgu, IPOB Replies Gov. Uzodimma
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, blasted the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, over his denial of Ebubeagu Security Network, saying his denial is belated. IPOB also said that Governor Uzodinma’s denial of the security outfit when he was asked questions about their alleged infamous, unruly and murderous activities contradicted his earlier position which is allegedly creating confusion...
Arewa Consultative Forum Loses Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe
The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Emmanuel Yawe, is dead. It gathered that Yawe, aged 65, died in his sleep in the early hours of Friday in Abuja. His last official assignment was on Thursday when he issued a statement on behalf of the ACF in condolence with the people of Benue State over the death of...
