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Sen Sani criticises Sule Lamido over comments on NSA Ribadu's performance

Senator Shehu Sani has faulted former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido over the latter's criticism of the performance of the...

Ondo guber: INEC restores Olorunfemi as LP candidate

by Taiwo Amodu

November 15, 2024

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again declared Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the legitimate candidate of the Labour Party...

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Coalition tasks Tinubu on repair of federal highways in Southern Nigeria

by Taiwo Amodu

November 14, 2024

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A group with the mission to achieve development and growth for the good people of the Southern region of the...

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Ndume faults woman’s arrest for condemning banditry

by Taiwo Amodu

November 14, 2024

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Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has kicked the arrest and prosecution of a woman, Hamdiya ...

NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle

Tax reform bills divide Northern lawmakers

by Taiwo Amodu

November 11, 2024

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The executive bills before both chambers of the National Assembly, the tax reforms bills have divided lawmakers from the Northern...

Tax reform bills: Ex-Reps leader carpets northern govs, ACF

by Taiwo Amodu

November 11, 2024

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Former Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, has cautioned against strident criticisms and agitation against the proposed...

Edo gov-elect, Okpebholo, appoints Fred Itua as spokesperson

by Taiwo Amodu

November 11, 2024

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Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has named Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary, making it the first appointment...

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Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate

by Taiwo Amodu

November 10, 2024

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Amid concerns over the delay in the submission of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP),...

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Kano not only for Kwankwaso supporters, Lawmaker tells Gov Yusuf

by Taiwo Amodu

November 10, 2024

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Senator Abdulrahman Suleman Kawu, representing Kano South, has stated that Kano State does not belong solely to Kwankwaso’s supporters and...

Okpebholo tells Obaseki, Obaseki’s 4,000 teacher recruitment aimed to sabotage Okpebholo’s govt — Afegbua, 14-man panel to probe Obaseki

Edo: You’re frustrating peaceful transfer of power, Okpebholo tells Obaseki

by Taiwo Amodu

November 10, 2024

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Ahead of Tuesday's handover in Edo state, the governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo said that the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki is...

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Sen Sani criticises Sule Lamido over comments on NSA Ribadu’s performance

Ondo guber: INEC restores Olorunfemi as LP candidate

Coalition tasks Tinubu on repair of federal highways in Southern Nigeria

Ndume faults woman’s arrest for condemning banditry

Tax reform bills divide Northern lawmakers

Tax reform bills: Ex-Reps leader carpets northern govs, ACF

Edo gov-elect, Okpebholo, appoints Fred Itua as spokesperson

Early passage of 2025 budget lies with Presidency, not us — Senate

Kano not only for Kwankwaso supporters, Lawmaker tells Gov Yusuf

Edo: You’re frustrating peaceful transfer of power, Okpebholo tells Obaseki

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