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Police Arrest 8 Suspected Highway Robbers In Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State said on Thursday that its operatives arrested eight persons suspected to be highway robbers on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said that operatives from Tollgate Divisional Headquarters, while on patrol along Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Jan. 27, arrested seven suspects “while gearing up to operate”. “The patrol team,...
We Cannot Afford It – Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Motion To Make WAEC, UTME Free
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion that sought to compel the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The motion, moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the federal government to make WAEC, NECO, and JAMB free for this academic session, but the lawmakers kicked against it. This motion is coming at a time...
Oyo Workers, Pensioners To Get 25,000, N15,000 For Six Months, Gov. Makinde Declares
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that workers and pensioners in the state would receive a monthly cash award of N25,000 and N15,000 respectively for the next six months. He noted, however, that the workforce and the people of the state would have to work with the state government to develop the economy of the state for the...
Thousands Of Kogi Youths Storm Fed High Court, Abuja In Solidarity With Ex-Gov Bello
At resumed trial of immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alh Yahaya Bello thousands of Kogi Youth and Women stormed Federal High Court in Abuja in solidarity with him over his ongoing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under Justice Nwite for charges bordering on alleged misappropriation of 80.2bn and other charges filed against former Governor Yahaya...
It’s Suicidal To Return APC To Power, Arewa Group Warns Nigerians
A group of northerners, led by Prof Usman Yusuf, former chairman of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Mahdi Shehu and Ladan Salihu of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) have said it is suicidal and destructive allowing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to return to power in 2023. The declaration was made by the group, Northern Awareness Initiative, on...
Wike, Fubara Ended Political Strife, Forge For Peace
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday night confirmed that the political rift between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been resolved following a peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Wike said both camps had reached a final agreement to end hostilities...
Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Hails Governor Otti’s One Year Achievements
The good people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom in Ohafia, Abia State, have congratulated Governor Alex Chioma Otti and his Deputy, Engineer Ikechukwu Emetu, on their remarkable achievements within their first year in office. In a statement signed by HRH Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP, Kpoke 1, the Natural and Paramount Ruler of Ebem Kingdom, the kingdom expressed their joy...
Police Unaware Of Circulated Report On Aiyedatiwa, Says FPRO Adejobi
The Nigeria Police Force has dissociated itself from a document purportedly containing conclusions of an investigation into allegations against the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, saying it did not originate from the force. According to the police, the document alleges fraudulent misrepresentation, certificate forgery, examination malpractice, and perjury against the governor. This was made known on Friday in a statement by...
Yobe Assembly Commences Amendment Of Hisba Bill
Yobe State House of Assembly has given accelerated consideration to a bill seeking the amendment of Hisbah Commission law. The bill, which was presented by the executive arm of government, scaled through second reading on the floor of the House after extensive deliberations by members on Tuesday. Leading the debate on the bill, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Nasiru...
Police Arrest 14 Suspects For Murder, Armed Robbery In Kwara
Kwara State Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, on Wednesday, paraded 14 suspected criminals arrested for various offences in the State. Five of the suspects were arrested for alleged armed robbery, while others were arrested for cult-related offences. Parading the alleged criminals at the state police headquarters in Ilorin, Olaiya identified three of the robbery suspects who robbed a female at Egbejila in...
