Court orders Abba Kyari, others to enter defence in cocaine deal trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, and his co-defendants to enter their defence in the charge preferred against them by the National…
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Lagos unveils Ibeju-Lekki city plan, to become new hub
….. for tourism, industrial development Lagos State on Friday unveiled a comprehensive 20-year development plan (2024–2044) aimed at transforming the Ibeju-Lekki area into a dynamic and globally competitive urban hub.…
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AfDB President Adesina tasks Africa on investment-led growth
.The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has advised African countries to overhaul their development models, embrace investment-led strategies instead of continuing to rely on aid…
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Abia Gov Otti launches health insurance scheme for workers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia, State has launched the state Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for civil servants. In a speech at the event…
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Suit seeking to sack Rivers’ sole administrator suffers set back
A suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Johnmary Jideobi, seeking the sack of the recently appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), was stalled on Thursday…
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NEMA, Africa Re partner to enhance disaster risk financing
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) jointly convened a disaster risk financing workshop in Abuja. The event aimed to transform Nigeria’s approach to disaster…
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Reps seek Customs support on Act amendment
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has sought the support of customs officers for the ongoing amendment of the Nigeria Customs Act 2023. Chairman of the Committee,…
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Ijaws stage solidarity protest to commend INEC over Warri Federal Constituency delineation
••• say process was transparent, free, fair with stakeholders endorsement Hundreds of Ijaw elders and youths embarked on a solidarity protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
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Navy apprehends 27 peddlers in Lagos drug raid
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has apprehended 27 suspected drug peddlers during a coordinated raid in Gidan Drama, Malu Road, Apapa, Lagos State. A statement issued on Wednesday by…
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Labour threatens Ondo over planned demolition of staff quarters
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo State has vowed to resist the planned demolition of staff quarters in Alagbaka, Akure, by the state government. The state Chairman of NLC,…
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