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NSCDC Cracks Down on Electrical Cable Vandals in Anambra

By Felicia Komeja / Crime / December 8, 2023, 5:08 pm

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has apprehended four individuals for their involvement in vandalising armoured cables and other electrical installations in the Awka metropolis. Okadigbo Edwin, the public relations officer of NSCDC, announced this arrest in a press statement. The Commandant, Edwin Osuala, while parading the suspects at the …

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Nigerian Senate and Federal Government Collaborate to Elevate Education Sector

By Celima Sulaimon / Education / December 8, 2023, 4:59 pm

Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the Senate’s commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to enhance Nigeria’s educational institutions. This initiative aims to make them globally competitive in economic and technological development. Adeola revealed this plan during the inauguration of classroom blocks and office complexes at the Federal University …

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Record-Breaking 68 Candidates Vie for Edo Governorship

By Ubaso Nwaozuzu / Politics / December 8, 2023, 3:29 pm

In an unprecedented development in Edo State’s political history, over 68 aspirants from three major political parties are vying for the governorship seat in the upcoming 2024 elections. This crowded field includes candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Labour Party (LP), with the number expected to rise as …

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Oyo Police Detain Officers for Extorting Dutch Biker

By Zainab Sulaimon / Corruption / December 8, 2023, 3:21 pm

The Oyo State Police Command has taken swift action against officers caught in a widely circulated video, where they were seen demanding money from a Dutch female biker touring Nigeria. The command confirmed the arrest of the involved policemen, stating that they would face disciplinary measures. Along the Moniya-Iseyin Road, the incident was captured in …

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Nigerian Army Set for Strategic Review of Operations Nationwide

By Sharon Chima / National News / December 8, 2023, 2:06 pm

The Nigerian Army is poised to comprehensively evaluate and review its ongoing operational engagements across all six geo-political zones. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness in addressing the country’s security challenges, was announced in a statement by Brig: Gen. Nwachukwu Onyema, the Director of Army Public Relations. Scheduled to occur at the Chief of …

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Sanusi Criticizes NNPCL, Questions Forex Earnings Post-Subsidy

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Economy / December 8, 2023, 1:51 pm

In a bold statement at the Bank Directors Summit in Abuja, former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s transparency and impact on the nation’s economy. Sanusi led the CBN from 2009 to 2014 and labelled the NNPCL as the world’s “most opaque oil company.” …

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Delta State Encourages Locals to Join Army Recruitment Screening

By Kelechi Abel / Security News / December 8, 2023, 1:38 pm

Yohaig NG reports that the Delta State Government is urging its qualified residents to participate in the Nigerian Army’s 86th Regular Recruits Intake screening for both trades and non-trades men and women. This call was made in a statement by Dr. Wilford Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Executive Assistant to the governor on Orientation and Communication. The …

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Government to Enforce Accessibility Standards for Disabled from January 2024

By Felicia Komeja / Government Policies / December 8, 2023, 1:30 pm

Yohaig NG reports that the Federal Government has intended to enforce stricter accessibility standards for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in public buildings starting January 17, 2024. This announcement was made by Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, during a press briefing in Abuja. The briefing was part …

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Egypt Triumphs Over Nigeria in U-17 Volleyball Championship Final

By Celima Sulaimon / Sports / December 8, 2023, 1:25 pm

In a thrilling final of the 2023 Girl’s U-17 African Nations Volleyball Championship, Egypt’s U-17 female volleyball team emerged victorious over Nigeria with a score of 3-1. The match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja showcased Egypt’s dominance in the sport. Egypt clinched the first set 25-21, but Nigeria bounced back to win …

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South East’s 21 Power Projects Halted Due to Local Interference, Says TCN

By Ubaso Nwaozuzu / Energy / December 8, 2023, 1:21 pm

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed concerns over halting 21 power projects in the South East region, attributing the delay to unauthorized constructions and local resistance. Mr. Emmanuel Akpa, the General Manager (Transmission) for the Enugu Region, highlighted this issue during a press briefing in Enugu. He pointed out that these projects, initiated …

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