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President Bola Tinubu on Monday charged the 45 newly inaugurated Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to prioritise the interests and welfare of the entire nation and its diverse population, above any regional or state-specific considerations. Speaking at the inauguration of new members of the Federal Executive Council at the State House Conference Centre, […]
Another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, 27, has been rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command. Nkeki, who was rescued on Monday last week, said she was married to a repentant Boko Haram terrorist she identified as Adam, The Chibok girl was rescued by troops of the 81 Task Force Battalion at Dikwa during […]
West African defence chiefs are currently holding a second day of talks in Ghana on possible armed intervention to restore civil rule in the Niger Republic should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail. According to Al Jazeera, the defence chiefs are expected to announce any next steps at a closing ceremony at […]
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh flood alert to residents of some parts of the state. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lekan Shodeinde, the state government urged residents to be wary of heavy rainfall between August 14 and 18. […]
The Nigerian Army said it would begin a campaign for traffic compliance amongst its officers as no fewer than five yet-to-be-identified soldiers attacked an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency on Monday. A 31-second viral video showed the soldiers with scarves to conceal their identities, and at least two civilians, one of whom […]
Two siblings, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been extradited to the United States to face trial for allegedly running a global sexual extortion operation, leading to the death of a teenage US citizen, Jordan DeMay. The extradition of the siblings followed a judgment by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court. The […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the State Commissioner of Police to carry out detailed investigation into the violence clash between two rival drug gangs at Odo-Osun area of Ibadan North Local Government area on the 25th July, 2023 which left many innocent residents seriously injured. The House gave the directive at […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to harness the international business potentials of cashew in Ogbomoso zone by establishing a processing factory or industry for the plant in the area The call was made by the House while deliberating on a motion brought before it by member representing Oriire […]
Worried by the recent flood that ravaged some parts of the state occasioned by the recent downpour between 21st July to 24th July, 2023, the Oyo State House of Assembly has sympathized with the residents who were affected by the said flood incident and called on the Executive Arm of government to take proactive steps […]
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has reappointed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as the Force’s Public Relations Officer, following his most recent promotion as ACP by the Police Service Commission. The reappointment was confirmed from a posting communication with reference number TH.5361/FS/FHQ/ABJ/V.4/649 dated Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from the office of the […]
