NAPTIP secures 5-yr jail term against human trafficker
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has secured a five-year jail term against one Mrs Mercy Owuzo, who specialised in human trafficking.The Zonal…
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Minister links child labour to growing poverty in Africa
Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has linked the scourge of child labour to pervasive poverty in the African continent. Ngige made the remark on Wednesday while addressing…
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Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s bail, demands why he absconded in 2017
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to admit Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to bail. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held…
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Army reacts to corruption allegations against officers
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday dismissed allegations of corruption against some of its top officers. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja, said some…
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Buhari assures ICAO on investments in aviation safety, security
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said more investments will be deployed to the provision of infrastructure and facilities for safe, secure, environmentally friendly and sustainable civil aviation. The President,…
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CP visits military formations, seeks inter-agency collaboration
……In Kaduna The new Commissioner of Police, Kaduna Command (CP) Mr Yekini Ayoku, on Tuesday embarked on a familiarization visit to military formations in the state capital. The CP commenced…
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Death toll in Kano gas explosion rises
…… NEMA confirms 9 dead, 10 injured The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed nine persons died and 10 others injured in a gas explosion that occurred early morning…
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EFCC arrests Accountant General of the Federation over N80bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the…
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Air Force commander urges synergy to tackle insecurity
Air Commodore Wap Maigida, the Commander of 551 NAF Station Jos, has called for a renewed synergy among security agencies, to stem the tides of insecurity in the country. Maigida…
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ICPC rallies global action against Illicit Financial Flows
The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has rallied a global action against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), including a call for global framework…
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