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Reps seek improved funding for NYSC

The House of Representatives is set to debate the general principles of a bill seeking to provide a sustainable source of funding for the National Youth Service Corps, for the training and empowerment of corps members. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the lawmaker representing Nasarawa/Toro Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State, was read on the floor of the Green Chamber a fortnight ago. The read bill on Tuesday showed that the […]

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Police reinforce ban on motorcycles in Owerri

The Imo State Police Command has reinforced the ban on the use of motorcycles within the capital city as it enjoined the general public to adhere to the directives. Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye, in a press statement on Tuesday, informed that the order takes immediate effect, warning that any violator of the directive will be arrested and their motorcycles impounded. He stated that the measure is part of […]

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US places N43m bounty on fleeing Nigerian on trial over killing of own son

The United States of America has announced readiness to offer a $25,000 (N43 million) reward for anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of one Olalekan Olawusi, a Nigerian residing in Rhodes Island, US, and reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his own son. A statement issued on Monday by the Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Don Freeman, stated that the 48-year-old man was arraigned on […]

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Petrol price reduction imminent as IPMAN, Dangote agree on direct fuel sale

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has reiterated that the commencement of direct sales of Dangote’s Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) to its members will crash the price of fuel in the country in the coming days. The National Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, James Tor, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with journalists on Monday. His statement comes after IPMAN National President, Abubakar Maigandi, announced […]

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Enugu govt begins legal action over physical abuse of FGC student

Enugu State government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the bullying and physical torture of a student of Federal Government College, Enugu. Recall that a video clip revealing the dehumanization of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu, has been attracting condemnation from Nigerians. The now viral video emerged at the weekend showing a supposed junior student sprawling on the floor while some senior students repeatedly […]

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Abia State to prosecute parents of out of school children

Abia State government has stated that it is now an offence for parents in the state not to send their children and wards to school starting from January 1st, 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu, who disclosed that the decision was […]

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NJC refutes A’Court judges death rumour

The National Judicial Council has dismissed as false, the report that two out of the five justices that sat on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal panel which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election died mysteriously. According to the statement released by the council on Monday, there are reports making rounds on social media, alleging that the justices had died the same day mysteriously. Justice Mistura Bolaji-Yusuf and Justice Boloukuoromo Ugo, were […]

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NSCDC uncovers illegal petroleum refinery in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has uncovered a suspected illegal petroleum refinery in Abakaliki, the state capital. The corps said it impounded an articulated vehicle about to discharge 45,000 litres of suspected stolen unrefined petroleum product at the refinery located at 18 Engr. Abbas Egwu Street, off Ebonyi Voice Newspaper, along the Old Abakaliki-Enugu Road. The NSCDC state commandant, Francis […]

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EFCC to investigate and prosecute corrupt military officers

The Senate has said that it would embark on a constitutional amendment that would empower the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute military officers indicted for corruption and other financial crimes. The chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Emmanuel Udende, revealed this on Monday when members of the committee visited the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja. According to the chairman, […]

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