Category: Metro
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Kwara Gov’s aide urges GHS alumni to sustain AGF’s legacy
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Alumni of Government High School (GHS), Ilorin, Kwara State, have been urged to emulate the philanthropic gesture of the Proprietor of the School, the late Alhaji AGF AbdulRazaq (SAN), by investing in educational development. It would be recalled that the lateAGF AbdulRazaq, the father of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, established the…
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Court convicts 125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers in mass trial
From Lateef Taiwo No fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State.They were convicted of charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support, and cases relating to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality.The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…
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Kwara youths dissociate selves from protest, say dialogue key to solving problems
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Youth groups and associations in Kwara State on Friday dissociated themselves from the proposed national protest and demonstration, declaring that the protest will not solve any problem. The groups, led by Comrade Alli Nasiru Yusuf, said it is agreeable that things are not easy economically in the country and across the…
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House Minority Caucus Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu
By Milcah Tanimu House Minority Caucus Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu In a unified move, 180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus have called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from custody. The motion was initiated by Rep. Obi Aguocha, who represents the Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency. During…
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Reps Begins Investigation on Allege Importation of Adulterated Fuel in Nigeria
From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged importation of adulterated petroleum products and scarcity of crude oil for refineries. It will be recalled that the House had on July 9 constituted a Joint Petroleum Committees on Midstream and Downstream sectors to conduct a forensic investigation towardsaddressing the pressing issues…
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Police Arrest Suspected Vehicle and Motorcycle Thief in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State has arrested a suspect in possession of 30 different fabricated master keys for vehicles and motorcycles. ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest on Monday in Kaduna. Hassan stated, “The suspect specializes in vehicle and motorcycle theft.” On July 20, around 2:30 am, police personnel responded to…
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Gov.Zulum Resuscitate Moribund Shoe, Tomato Factories
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced a plan to revive the state-owned tomato factory located along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. The governor announced the plan on Sunday when he paid an unscheduled assessment visit to the factory. During the visit, Zulum directed that while the state would resuscitate the existing facilities at the factory,…
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Navy , NIMASA disagree over proposed law on Maritime Security
From Lateef Taiwo Serious disagreement has ensued between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA) over proposed law on Maritime security by the Senate . The Senate had in a bid to strengthen maritime security, drafted a bill to repeal and amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
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Insecurity: Kwara NSCDC upgrades community’s outpost to area command
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin To enhance security in Kwara State, the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has upgraded the Araromi-Isolo Opin Divisional Headquarters in Ekiti Local Government Area to a full-fledged Area Command. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the State NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Umar JG Mohammed, who was represented…
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Senator Orji Kalu backs part-time legislature, To Do President’s Bids
By Lateef Taiwo Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has backed calls for part-time legislature at both federal and state levels. Senator Kalu (APC – Abia North) said this would help the nation cut costs and enhance the citizenry’s trust in the polity. The former Abia governor said this in an interview…