Our political leaders’ lack of  ideology hurting Nigeria —  Arase, Ex-IGP

Ex IGP Arase …Difficult to tell what our parties actually stand for …Tough measures we must take to tackle insecurity …If you don’t deal decisively with insecurity it’ll pose international security challenges  …Laments underfunding of NPF, seeks regional policing strategy Cautions politicians on Nigeria’s unity By Perez Brisibe We should be grateful that for the past …

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[PHOTOS] Pension Fraud: Maina absent in court, his surety, Ndume, present

Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, who is standing as bail surety for a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina was present in court. Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, who is standing as bail surety for a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina was present …

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Internet users in Nigeria now stand at 149.8m — NCC

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Executive Vice Chairman, EVC, and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said internet users across mobile networks in Nigeria currently stand at 149.8 million as at August, 2020. Danbatta, who stated this while declaring open the commencement of a series of enlightenment and awareness campaign …

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3 persons shot as violence worsens 5 days to poll

…Soldiers, others deployed to quell crisis …APC, PDP trade blames …We’re on top of situation- Police By Dayo Johnson SPORADIC gunshots rent the air in Akure, the Ondo state capital as political thugs engaged in a bloody clash which left three persons with serious gunshot injuries. Soldiers, mobile detectives and other security operatives were deployed to …

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CSO calls for total shutdown of SARS over alleged brutality

Demands immediate release of incarcerated Nigerians By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Centre for Advancement of Civil Liberties and Development, CACLD, also called Centre for Liberty, CFL, Sunday, called for a total shutdown of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, over alleged citizens’ brutality of recent. This was contained in a statement …

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Aduke steals show as African Voice Newspaper marks 19

By Prisca Sam-Duru Friends, followers, subscribers, and stakeholders gathered recently on a digital space, to celebrate Britain’s first African newspaper at 19. The occasion turned out to be an event filled with insights on prevalent issues in the African communities, while also creating space for learning, fun, and entertainment. In attendance at the interactive event, …

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Ondo: PDP governors united in support of Jegede — Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed its support for the party’s candidate in the Saturday Ondo State governorship election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede (SAN). The Forum Chairman and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal made the declaration in a statement issued by the Director-General of the forum, C.I.D. Maduabum in Abuja on Sunday. …

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IGP warns SARS boss, CPs, others over operatives’ misconduct

IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu … As SARS escape lynching in revenge attack by mob in Delta …Keyamo debunks reported killing of youth by SARS in Ughelli …IGP bans FSARS, other police tactical squads from routine patrols …Warns against illegal searches on citizens’ mobile phones, laptops …As police arrest 2 FSARS operatives, one civilian accomplice in Lagos …

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Enemies of Nigeria sponsoring, encouraging discord, anarchy — Presidency

Femi Adesina …Commends labour for suspending strike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Presidency alleged yesterday that it was the enemies of the country that were sponsoring and encouraging discord and anarchy against the government, either for selfish ends or as revenge for perceived injuries. It warned Nigerians to beware of such persons, saying President Muhammadu Buhari’s government …

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Restructuring: Govs lament, say system not working

Restructuring …Add: If we don’t rejig to favour citizens, it’ll consume us …Says we aren’t elected to pay salaries alone …Clamour for more powers, funds …Only restructuring can save Nigeria from disintegration — Nwodo By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor & Ikechukwu Odu Governors of the country’s 36 states have called for the devolution of more powers …

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Omo-Agege condemns alleged atrocities of SARS in Delta

Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege. The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has expressed dismay over the alleged atrocious activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police in Delta. Omo-Agege gave the expression in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga in Abuja on Sunday. He …

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Why electricity tariff may remain high – NDPHC MD

By Sebastine Obasi There are indications that electricity tariff may not be as cheap as many Nigerians want, going by the variables that attend power generation and distribution. Speaking after an inspection of Olorunsogo Power Plant, in Ogun State, while reacting to complaints of increased electricity tariff, the Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, …

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Nigeria capital market still shallow after 60 years — Uwaleke

A map of Nigeria By Peter Egwuatu Despite some of the improvement recorded by the Nigerian capital market in the past 60 years, the journey to making the Nigerian capital market “one of the largest, most liquid, most diversified and most sophisticated emerging markets by 2025” as envisioned by the Capital Market Master Plan CMMP, seems very …

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Truck crushes motorcyclist, passenger to death on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A motorcycle rider and his passenger were on Sunday crushed to death by a Mack truck around Mowe in Ogun on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the development to newsmen in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi said that the accident occurred at 10a.m. on Sunday and …

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We’re training public servants to drive economic diversification, NITDA DG

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Director General of National Information Development Agency, NITDA, Mallam Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi says the agency is currently building capacity public servant on digital skills to help government drive its economic diversification agenda. Abdullahi stated this at the weekend at the graduation of Batch A of the 650 DT-TWGs on Government Digital Transformation …

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Foundation calls for attention on old people, persons with cerebral palsy

Says plight of vulnerable Nigerians getting worse Elderly couple in happy mood. By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria joins the world to mark International Day For Older Persons and International Cerebral Palsy Day on October 1 and 6 respectively, a non-profit making organization, One Love Foundation, OLF, Sunday, called for attention on old people and …

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Osinbajo concerned, angry over activities of FSARS

Professor Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is concerned and angry that young men and women who are arrested, are in some cases, maimed or killed by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the Vice President expressed this view on Sunday in Abuja. The Inspector-General …

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Stop being mischievous to blackmail Makinde — Oyo PDP replies Lanlehin

Makinde …says ADC gets 3 commissioner slots By Adeola Badru THE Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned former lawmaker, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, against blackmailing Governor Seyi Makinde to gain political sympathy from the masses. The party made this known in a statement signed by its state Publicity Secretary, Engr. Akeem Olatunji …

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