President Muhammadu Buhari (left); National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno and service chiefs during another security briefing at the State House, Abuja… yesterday. Photo: Philip Ojisua • Demands increased surveillance, patrol on Abuja-Kaduna highway • Directs them to provide adequate security during Yuletide • Hails Nigerian’s emergence as VP Interpol Africa • Declares Anambra guber poll […]
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• The Late Adegoke • Prince Adedoyin The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) on Thursday said its leadership has visited the Osun Police Command and confirmed the Chairman of Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Dr Ramon Adedoyin is not enjoying preferential treatment in police detention. Adedoyin was arrested with others over the death of Master […]
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At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26, which held in Glasgow, the United Kingdom from October 31 to November 13, the Nigerian delegation led by President Muhammadu Buhari joined other policymakers, world leaders and delegates around the world, to re-emphasise commitment to reducing emissions, among others. Alao Abiodun chronicles Nigeria’s activities […]
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The University of Benin has granted amnesty to over 500 students who have overstayed in the university. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lilian Salami, announced this on Thursday in Benin in her address at the 46th and 47th combined Convocation and 51st Founders’ Day ceremonies of the institution. She said the university had also […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the Federal Government for the spate of insecurity and unemployment among youths. The former presidential candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said unemployment is mainly why there seems to be no end to the security challenges bedeviling Nigeria. He spoke on Thursday in Bauchi State at […]
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Herders operating in Akure, Owo and Ose local government areas have pledged to flush out criminal herdsmen operating within their domain. The collaboration of the herdsmen already has led to the arrest of kidnappers’ informants and other syndicates operating in the axis. The herdsmen swore with the Qur’an to give out information about the activities […]
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Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Bamidele Oleyelogun Oladimeji heads for court, says: ‘My suspension is illegal’ Six councillors kick, say their signatures were forged Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday suspended the chairman of lfedore council area of the state, Alex Oladimeji over alleged gross misconduct. But Oladimeji, who has headed […]
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The Vice President of West Africa, Pan-African Youth Union, PYU, Oladele Nihi has called on the Nigerian youth to make conscious efforts at “hijacking” power from the elders in order to assume the mantle of the country’s leadership in 2023. He made the call when featuring on Vanguard’s LunchTime Discourse on Tuesday. According to him, […]
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Says: We‘re guided by SEC on ownership Retains MPR rate at 11.5% Expresses optimism for bumper harvest The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it would be guided by the decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the ownership structure of FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of First Bank Plc. […]
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Radiotherapy equipment The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the National Cancer Control Plan established by the regime of the Federal Government to determine why fewer Nigerians with cancer cannot access treatment at the special centres. It particularly mandated its committees on Health Institutions and Health Care Services to “investigate the Federal Government’s implementation […]
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