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“We must acknowledge the imperfections that exist within our ranks. Let us cast aside complacency and confront the demons that tarnish our profession. We must weed out corruption, for it erodes the very essence of justice we have sworn to uphold.” Egbetokun  Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has called on Police Strategic Managers comprising DIGs, AIGs, Command CPs …

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has advised Anambra businessmen and women in Lagos State that Anambra is ready for business and investing in the state will be in their best interest. Soludo appealed to Anambra people to always think home by imbibing the ‘homeland consciousness’ and to also ensure that part of their taxes are paid to the …

The Presidential Election Petitions Court has admitted certified copies of academic and work records of President Bola Tinubu tendered by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, reading different names that he registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission. The documents, which were tendered on Friday, include a B.Sc. certificate from Chicago State University, an NYSC Discharge Certificate, …

…intensifies search for baby, buyer Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking has apprehended a 48-year-old man, Anthony Igbinogun, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for allegedly selling their one-month-old baby to fund their drug addiction. The suspects were arrested with their friend, 26-year-old Precious James, who facilitated the illegal transaction and linked them to the baby’s buyer in Port Harcourt, …

A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel. Coast Guard officials said during a news conference that they’ve notified the families of the crew …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to shelve its plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 per cent July 1, 2023. It said that if nothing is done to halt increases in tariffs and cost of goods and services, life in the country could be truly unbearable. A statement signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the …

A digital forensic expert, Mr. Hitler Nwala, on Thursday, narrated before the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, how he uncovered that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, wiped off results of the presidential election that held on February 25. Mr. Nwala mounted the box as the 25th witness of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, …

•Navy denies alleged handover stalemate, new CNS takes over Friday   •Abbas: Appointment of NSA, service chiefs, others in nation’s interest The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, yesterday, assumed duty as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police, with a pledge to emplace intelligence-led policing and run a transparent as well as accountable leadership. This was as the Nigerian Navy, yesterday, debunked …

The Presidency on Thursday debunked the allegation that it has granted approval for the upward review of salaries for political office holders and judicial officers. This clarification was made by Dele Alake, Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu. Recall that there has been a report that went viral to the effect that the government has …

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, the venue of New Global Financing Pact summit. He arrived at the venue in the company of his Aide-de-Camp, Nurudeen Yusuf, and was received by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs and Europe, Catherine Colonna. Tinubu arriving Palais Brongniart (PHOTO CREDIT: Chiamaka Okafor/Premium Times) Mr Tinubu, who arrived …