Don’t incite religious war in Osun, govt, bishops, group warn MURIC

Osun State Government has chided Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) for its allegations against the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, over the appointment of commissioners. It said MURIC had failed in its bid to foment religious crisis in the state, saying that the appointment of commissioners and permanent secretaries was based on merit and competence. In a […]

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NYCN Ondo chapter holds intercessory prayers for Akeredolu

The chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), in Ondo State under its chairman, Pathfinder Ogunmolawa Adewale on Tuesday led members of the Council on intercessory prayer sessions for the quick and speedy recovery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. A statement by the council said the special prayer sessions which held simultaneously at the […]

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Flood: Oyo to replace Olodo culvert with 2-span bridge

Oyo State Government on Tuesday assured residents of Olodo and its environs that it will replace the culvert under construction with a 2-span bridge, to mitigate against flood recurrence in the area. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola said this in a statement on Wednesday […]

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IGP meets NSA, pledges improved synergy amongst security institutions

Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday, visited the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the latter’s office at Three Arms Zone, Abuja, pledging to work in harmony with other agencies to fight insecurity. The visit, according to police spokesman, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi was to consolidate the gains recorded so […]

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Nigeria can fight corruption to standstill — Ribadu, EFCC

Despite concerns about the increase in corruption cases in the country, anti-graft agencies and development partners on Tuesday renewed their commitment to combating the menace, saying it was possible. They expressed their optimism in Abuja during the 2023 African Union Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja, organised by the Inter-Agency Task Team in collaboration with the United […]

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Rivers police arrest officers assaulting man in viral video

Police Inspector General, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun Rivers State Police Command has arrested two of its operatives who assaulted and brutalised a middle-aged man identified as Iyke in Oyigbo. Local Government Area of the state. In a viral video seen by our correspondent, the two armed police officers were seen dragging the man and pushing him […]

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Stella Oduah faults fresh charges by EFCC

Ex-Aviation minister and Senator, Stella Oduah has faulted the fresh charges brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Stating that the charges were politically motivated and a gender-based political attack, she said she did not know about the charges which “have no proof of evidence bearing her statement as required by law.” […]

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PDP to Ondo Govt: Prevent spread of beer parlor gossip, disclose Akeredolu’s correct health status

By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the information managers of Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to disclose his true health status and thereby prevent the unhealthy spread of what it called beer parlor gossip and speculations. It criticised them for allegedly mismanaging the information about the correct health status of the […]

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NDLEA orders nationwide crackdown on sale, use of nitrous oxide

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General, Buba Marwa (retd), has ordered a nationwide clampdown on the sale and use of nitrous oxide also known as ”laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide, also called “N20″ is a colorless gas used for sedation and pain relief by dentists and medical professionals to sedate patients undergoing […]

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