2 h. ago NANS Urges Lagos Govt. To Withdraw Mandy Kiss As Kick Against Drug Abuse Ambassador

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s appointment of Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as a brand ambassador for the state’s Kick Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA) initiative. Describing the decision as “inappropriate and counterproductive,” NANS insisted that the appointment should be revoked without delay. While recognizing the […] The post NANS Urges Lagos Govt. To Withdraw Mandy Kiss As Kick Against Drug Abuse Ambassador appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended two suspected cultists and seized firearms and ammunition during a signing-out ceremony for final-year students at the University of Port Harcourt. In a press statement released on Friday and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the command revealed that the suspects—a police officer and a student—were […] The post Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC

Tribune Online Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC The panel also discussed the recent emergency rule in Rivers State, noting that while democratic governance had been restored, the process revealed Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories

Tribune Online Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories Last Thursday, at Akinyele Resettlement Centre in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, 334 beggars, street urchins and destitute persons, both young and old, who had been picked from different parts of Ibadan stepped out, one after the other, from two Omi Titun buses. They filed into the wide space within the serene camp […] Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories Tribune Online

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14 h. ago My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court

Tribune Online My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court A woman, Ganiyat, has dragged her husband, Tajudeen, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that her union with the latter be dissolved on the account of lack of care and threat to her life. Ganiyat stated that Tajudeen showed her no care or attention, adding that he was always […] My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court Tribune Online

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15 h. ago My wife chased me with knife, insisted I must build her a house — Husband

Tribune Online My wife chased me with knife, insisted I must build her a house — Husband •He made me vacate my rented apartment, moved in with him, now beats, humiliates me —Wife A man, Lamidi, has told Grade   A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, that he could no longer stomach his wife’s, Nofisat’s atrocities and as such prayed that their wedlock be dissolved. Lamidi alleged that […] My wife chased me with knife, insisted I must build her a house — Husband Tribune Online

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15 h. ago New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development, which includes education, security, and economy, […]

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15 h. ago How Somtochukwu Ignored Her Father’s Plea To Remain In The UK

Tucked away around the serene Rebisi Garden, better known as GRA Phase 4, in the heart of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, lies the quiet, grieving home of the parents of the late Arise Television newscaster, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Outside, wailing and anguished screams pierce the stillness as small groups of neighbors, senior colleagues, friends, and community […]

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16 h. ago Fulfil Your Pledge To Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfil the promise he made in 2024 to release N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, to ease the financial burden in the ivory tower. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university […]

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18 h. ago Demolition: We, Not Kojo Mensah, Authorised Suit Against FCTA, Says Property Firm

  A property firm, Houses For Africa, on Friday, said it authorised filing of a legal action against the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), following the recent unlawful demolition of structures in River Park Estate, on the order of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike. Consequently, the firm has denounced claims […]

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19 h. ago Federal Government Seeks Partnership Against Money Laundering, Others

  The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has expressed comcern over the growing use of real estate, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and luxury goods as conduits for money laundering and other illicit financial activities in the country. The AGF, at a one-day roundtable on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Framework for […]

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20 h. ago Former FCTA Director Garuba Mohammed Duku Sentenced To 24 Years Imprisonment For Money Laundering

A former director of finance and administration with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Garuba Mohammed Duku, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Abuja over a money laundering offence involving hundreds of millions of naira. Justice James Omotosho handed down the verdict on Friday after finding Duku […] The post Former FCTA Director Garuba Mohammed Duku Sentenced To 24 Years Imprisonment For Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago We’ll Make Ibadan Airport Nigeria’s Best, Attract More Investors – Makinde

Makinde said the airport’s upgrade has rewritten its 43-year history, but his administration’s vision is to transform it into the most investor-friendly facility in Nigeria. The post We’ll Make Ibadan Airport Nigeria’s Best, Attract More Investors – Makinde appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago “He’s My Brother, Friend” – Olubadan Denies Alleged Tension With Peter Obi

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed speculations of friction between him and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. The reports had suggested that Obi’s choice of words in a congratulatory message sparked tension between the two leaders. Reports had claimed that the monarch was displeased after Obi, the 2023 Labour Party […] The post “He’s My Brother, Friend” – Olubadan Denies Alleged Tension With Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago ‘Fulfill 2024 Pledge Of N500m To Abiola Ajimobi Technical Varsity’, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfill his promise of releasing the sum of N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, as earlier pledged in 2024. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university from January 2026 to sustain its […]

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26 h. ago Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9

Tribune Online Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9 At the court sitting in Ibadan on Friday,  further arguments were presented in the form of a further affidavit deposed to by a senior personnel of one of the 30 local government councils. Osun LG funds: Court extends account freezing order till October 9 Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Police Nab Personnel, 1 Other Suspect For Alleged Cultism At UNIPORT

  Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a serving Police Corporal, Onwukwe Godswill, and one Ifeanyi Israel, for cult-related activities at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Godswill is attached to the Elimgbu Police Division in Port Harcourt metropolis while Israel is a 200-level Biomedical Technology undergraduate student of the University. Police […]

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34 h. ago CBN’s 27% Rate Cut Not Enough To Ease Credit Pressure, MSMEs Stakeholders Say

Members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have applauded the 27 per cent rate cut, but insisted that it is insufficient to ease credit pressures on businesses. Speaking about the development, the director-general of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said manufacturers needed single-digit interest rates around five per cent for borrowing to […]

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