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Assembly suspends 2 Zamfara lawmakers for aiding banditry
The Zamfara House of Assembly has suspended two of its members, Yusuf Muhammad (APC-Anka) and Ibrahim Tukur (APC-Bakura) for allegedly aiding banditry in the state. This followed the adoption of a motion by Yusuf Kanoma (APC- Maru North) at Tuesday’s plenary in Gusau. Speaking on the motion, Kanoma urged the house to suspend the lawmakers…
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Police arrest suspect for allegedly luring cousin to kidnap gang
The Police on Tuesday said they have arrested a suspect for allegedly luring and handing over his cousin to a criminal gang for kidnap. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja. He said the suspect lured and handed over his cousin to the kidnappers because…
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3 men docked for allegedly stealing earbuds, 15 iPhones
Three men were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 10 airbuds, 10 Bluetooth speakers and 15 iPhone 12 promax. The police charged Oluwafemi Adeniji 22; Olatunji Adeoshun, 27, and Peter Oladipupo, 24, with conspiracy, theft and falsification. They pleaded not guilty . The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, told…
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Security guard docked for allegedly defrauding job seeker
A 34-year-old security guard, Nwabueze Ileche, was on Wednesday dockedi n an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauded a job seeker of of N337,000. The police charged Ileche whose address was not given, with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and theft. He pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, said that…
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Passage of direct primary by Senate will increase costs of nomination — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the passage of direct primary for the nomination of candidates for elections in political parties by the Senate will increase the costs of nomination procedures. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the observation in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. He described the decision of…
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2022 Budget: Coalition commends Buhari, finance minister for hike in sugary drinks tax
The National Action on Sugar Reduction, a coalition of public health organisations has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the proposed “pro-health” tax increase on soft drinks in the 2022 budget. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Bernard Enyia, the Coalition Co-chair and Secretary General of the Diabetes Association and Vivianne Ihekweazu, Co-Chair…
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2 security guards docked for allegedly stealing generator
Two security guards were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a generator worth N245,000. The police charged Patrick Eichie, 54, and Tosin Oguntade, 27, whose addresses were not provided with conspiracy, theft and negligence of duty. They pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, told the court…
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Agriculture antidote to bring down foodstuffs prices, says ARMTI Director
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Kwara state has organised a one-day training programme on agribusiness for members of Correspondents’ Chapel of the state Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The programme, which was part of annual Press Week celebration of the chapel of the NUJ, was aimed at training…
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Nigerian Youths Asked To Take Advantage Of NDE Training Programmes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Nigerian youths have been asked to take advantage of the training programmes of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to better their lots. Kwara State Coordinator of NDE, Mr Timothy Aba, who gave the admonition in Ilorin, the state capital, while fielding questions from journalists, stressed the need for them to…
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Kwara Health Insurance Scheme Excites Veteran Journalists
By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter, has commended the state government for ensuring full implementation of the state’s health insurance scheme . The state Chairman of the League, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, who made the commendation when the Executive Secretary of Kwara State Health Insurance Agency, Dr.…