Reps move to investigate non-disbursement of contractors’ money
The House of Representatives has resolved to conduct investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the failure of government to pay contractors for the contracts already executed. The resolution…
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EFCC’s objection to Yahaya Bello’s bid on previous court document rejected
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s objection to former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi’s attempt to tender an earlier court…
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Court remands 2 over human trafficking
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Thursday remanded two women, Loveth Christian, 25, and Damilola Basiru, 17, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly trafficking two persons. The defendants are…
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FirstBank to partner NDLEA against drug trafficking, abuse
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd (FirstBank) has reaffirmed commitment to partnership with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in strengthening the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the nation.…
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NEMA launches national response plan against mass fatality
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday launched Nigeria’s National Mass Fatality Response Plan, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for effective and coordinated response to mass fatality incidents.…
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Israeli drone attack eliminates Hamas commander Ahmad in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said it had killed a Hamas commander in southern Lebanon in a drone attack on Wednesday. “The IDF struck an area in Sidon and eliminated the terrorist…
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Conclave set to elect successor of Pope Francis
Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday. A ringing of bells will accompany puffs of white…
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Taxi driver operating theft syndicate arrested
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 40-year-old man, Ali Dahiru from Jaji, Kaduna State, for allegedly posing as a taxi driver and operating a syndicate…
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ECOWAS Parliament Speaker, others decry W/Africa’s high airfares
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mémounatou Ibrahima and other stakeholders have decried the high fares of traveling by air within West Africa, saying such was inimical to sub regional economic…
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NEMA, SEMA move to mitigate flooding in Abia, Imo
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Owerri Operations Office, and Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) say they have initiated adequate measures to avert flooding in both states this rainy…
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