IGP orders removal of exhibit vehicles from stations

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate evacuation of all impounded and unregistered exhibit vehicles as well as those involved in accidents from police stations nationwide. The IGP also urged all concerned members of the public to approach various police stations/formations for the recovery of their vehicles with valid proof of ownership and proper means of identification. …

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Why court sacked Gov Umahi, Deputy, 16 lawmakers

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, from their respective offices, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court equally ordered 16 members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly that joined the governor and …

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NDLEA, Military Police collaborate to fight illicit drug activities 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sought the assistance of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police in the area of capacity building and manpower development targeted at curbing illicit drug activities in the country.  The request was made when the Director Internal Affairs NDLEA, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Hamisu Lawal (mni), led a team of officers of …

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Saraki reacts as Adeleke wins Osun PDP primary

By Fikayo Olowolagba  Bukola Saraki, former Senate President has reacted as Senator Ademola Adeleke emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the July 16 gubernatorial election. The Chairman of the Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Tuesday declared Senator Adeleke winner of the PDP primary. Adeleke polled 1,887 votes to win the …

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COAS admonishes troops to remain resolute in discharge of their constitutional mandate 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has admonished troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute and focused in the discharge of their constitutional mandate to defend the territorial integrity of the nation and protect the citizenry in the conduct of ongoing Internal Security Operations across the country.  The COAS handed down the admonition at Uyo, …

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Square up with oil thieves, COAS Charges 6 Division troops 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has charged Officers and soldiers of 6 Division Nigerian Army to square up with oil thieves, who are sabotaging the country’s economy by indulging in illegal oil bunkering activities in South South Nigeria.  The COAS gave the charge at the Headquarters of the Division in Port Harcourt, while addressing troops, …

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Rectors decry non-compliance with polytechnic amendment act

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Chairmen of Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors and Principal Officers have decried the non-compliance with polytechnic amendment act 2019, saying it is a major threat to the smooth running of the polytechnics. The chairmen made this known in a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day retreat for Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors for Chairmen …

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400 babies born in Kiev since beginning of war — Mayor

Some 400 children have been born in the Ukrainian capital Kiev since Russia’s invasion of the country on Feb. 24, according to the city’s mayor. “199 boys and 191 girls,’’ said Vitali Klitschko in a video message on Friday. Earlier, Kiev’s mayor had visited an underground station used as an air raid shelter. Russian troops have continued their advances on …

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Many injured, shops burnt as Yorubas, Hausas clash in Ogun

There was pandemonium in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday, when some Yoruba youths and their Hausa counterparts engaged one another in a bloody clash. The clash occurred at the popular Lafenwa Market in Abeokuta, as residents panicked over repeated gunshots It was gathered that the clash which started on Monday evening snowballed into a full-blown crisis by Tuesday …

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