The Federal Government has concluded plans to train some newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as the School Safety Protection Squad to halt cases of abduction of schoolchildren from their schools. The Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre of the NSCDC, Hammed Abodunrin, disclosed …
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BY EBEN ENASCO Pharmacist Tom Obaseki, the Executive Chairman, of the Oredo Government Council on Thursday, broke a new record when he set in motion the first-ever Council’s Boxing event in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. The 3-day event tagged “Oredo Games 2024” was launched at the indoor sports complex of the rejuvenated Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. In his opening …
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…Urges protection of property By Eben Enasco Oredo Government Council on Sunday began the evacuation of desilted drains at the popular Lagos Street in Benin City and its environs, as part of its commitment to address the issue of flood in the area. This is coming weeks after the Council Chairman Dr. Tom Obaseki held a one-day interface meeting sometime …
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The United States has strongly condemned yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. A statement released by the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, today said: “We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. “We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of …
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Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested twenty suspected internet fraudsters in Oyo State. The alleged fraudsters were arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Akobo area of Ibadan, following actionable intelligence on their suspected fraudulent internet-related activities, the commission said in its official X, formally known as Twitter today. Some …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his nation in a televised address Saturday that 11 people had been detained in connection with Friday’s deadly attack on a popular Moscow concert venue, including the four gunmen who had opened fire, killing at least 133. Putin claimed the assailants had been trying to escape via Ukraine, “where according to preliminary data, a …
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Committee’s target is for President to make announcement on May 1, says member Labour spoils for war with govs, insists states have money from subsidy removal Indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu may announce the new minimum wage on May 1 in commemoration of the International Labour Day and backdate its implementation to April. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the National …
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A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has asked state governors to emulate Governor Alex Otti of Abia State in repealing laws supporting the payment of pensions to former governors and deputies in their states. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Abia State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday to repeal the 2001 law under which former governors and deputy governors in the state …
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The Defence Headquarters on Friday said it has declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the state. Prominent among the wanted persons is the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa. Major Gen Edwaed Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, confirmed the names and pictures of the people declared wanted in …
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Troops conducting a manhunt for the killers of 17 officers and soldiers in the creeks of the Niger Delta have recovered the decomposing hearts of some of the killed soldiers during the search. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made the disclosure in a statement made available to journalists on Friday. Recall that last Thursday, 17 officers …
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