Category: News
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FG Uncovers 96 Financiers of Terrorism
The Federal Government has said the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has uncovered 96 financiers of terrorism, especially those backing Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). It also said NFIU has unmasked 424 associates/supporters of the financiers, about 123 companies and 33 bureaux de change linked with terrorism. It said…
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Heavy Security in Abuja,as Buni-led APC Sets To Innaugurate State Excos
The Cable There is currently heavy security presence at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the federal capital territory (FCT). This is a precautionary measure as Mai Mala Buni, chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), is billed to inaugurate state chairpersons today. The security agents who took positions on…
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NSCDC CG Orders ImmediateReinstatement of Shina Peller Ssecurity Aides
The Commandant General,CG, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,NSCDC, Ahmed Audi has ordered immediate reinstatement of security operatives attached to Hon. Shina Peller (APC-Oyo State). NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Olusola Odumosu, confirmed the development on Thursday. Peller, representing lseyin/ltesiwaju/ Kajola/lwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State, had his NSCDC security details withdrawn…
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CONUA Accuses ASUU President of Fueling Crisis In OAU
Punch Newspaper The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has accused the national president of the Academic Union Of Universities, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, of fueling crises within the rank of academic unions in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. A statement signed by the CONUA chairman, Dr ‘Niyi Sunmonu, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the claim…
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Oyo State Government organizes retreat for members-select of Oyo State Youth Parliament, sets for inauguration (Photos)
The Oyo State Youth Development Agency yesterday, organized a retreat programme for members-selectThe Oyo State Youth Development Agency yesterday, organized a retreat programme for members-select of the 2nd Assembly of the State Youth Parliament ahead of their inauguration today, February 3rd, 2022. The retreat is part of the 2-day scheduled programme organized by the Youth…
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Niqab Ban: FUNAAB Final Year Student Demands N50 million Compensation, as Court Fixes Hearing Date
Premium Times The Federal High Court Abeokuta has fixed February 22 for the hearing of a fundamental right enforcement suit against the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State. A student of the institution, Mariam Afeez, sued the institution over its decision to ban the use of niqab on the campus. She is seeking…
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UNILAG Speaks On ‘Kidnap Attempt’
The Management of the University of Lagos,UNILAG, has debunked the news making the rounds on social media that a kidnap attempt was witnessed on its main campus today. Some Internet users had uploaded a video online, saying some ritualists were apprehended at the UNILAG 2nd Gate while the suspects allegedly tried to kidnap a female…
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Senates Confirms 7 Nominees as INEC Commissioners (See List)
The Senate has confirmed seven nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The confirmation of the nominees on Wednesday followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on INEC. Those confirmed include Mal. Mohammed Haruna (Niger – North-Central, National Commissioner); Mrs…
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”Drugged” Policeman Reportedly Shot Dead Army Officer in Borno
A yet-to-be-identified dragged policeman has reportedly shot dead a Nigerian Army officer attached to Operation Hadin Kai, simply identified as Donatus. The incident reportedly happened at the Shehu of Borno palace general area in Maiduguri. A twitter user, @Zagazola who confirmed the incident described the deceased as a celebrated army officer who saved the Shehu…
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Weird!13-year-old Boy ‘Hangs Self’ In Oyo
A 13-year old boy, Abolarinwa Opeyemi, has reportedly hanged himself in Oyo after alleged misunderstanding between him and his mum. According to report, the teenager was a student of Muslim Comprehensive High School (MCHS), Oko.Ogbomoso, Oyo State It’s gathered that his corpse was found dangling from a tree, and the deceased reportedlycommitted the suicide a…