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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Monday vowed to resist alleged intimidation and attempts to frustrate its candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring that it would deploy the courts, laws and its voice rather than violence.
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…Agency battles cyber-crime, graft offences rise 24.1% …Recovers $684.5m, £373,906, €9.34m; releases N661.3bn, $492.4m to beneficiaries …10,053 assets forfeited, 102 tonnes of solid minerals recovered…Says work not finished, promises faster restitution, deeper prevention By Clifford NdujiheTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it secured 10,872 convictions and recovered N1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,906 […]
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has demanded that the Presidency clear the air over concerns about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health and explain his three-week leave in Europe. The party said the concerns are difficult to ignore, given that the President is away at a time Nigerians are looking to […]
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The Federal Government has charged teachers in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones to be deliberate about improving the quality of basic education. Dr Aisha Garba, UBEC Executive Secretary, gave the charge on Monday at the opening of a four-day workshop in Uyo. Represented by Akpanossom Udoh, UBEC Director, South-South, Garba said that the commission […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, disclosed this on Monday, saying the operation was conducted by joint security forces. The victims were among 15 corps members kidnapped […]
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By Efe Onodjae The worsening traffic gridlock on the Benin–Asaba Highway has attracted international attention following a report by global news network Al Jazeera on the persistent crisis. The major highway, which links Edo and Delta states, has in recent times witnessed severe traffic congestion, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for hours. The development has […]
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The Federal Government says ongoing rail and port projects will reduce road accidents, extend highway lifespan and create thousands of transport-sector jobs. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 19th National Council on Transportation. The meeting was with the theme, ‘Developing Effective Transport System for Nigeria: The […]
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…Court fixes Sept. 3 for bail application By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of the Leader and Spokesman of the Conscience of Ogoni People, COP, Chief Gani Uebari Topba, over alleged terrorism, cybercrime and attempts to seize and detain oil wells in Ogoniland. Topba is facing a four-count […]
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By Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states by suspected criminal syndicates operating under the guise of civil society organisations. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying its latest operations led to the […]
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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja ABUJA — The newly appointed President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission, Birame Diop, has pledged to restore cohesion within the regional bloc and deepen cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States, AES. Diop made the commitment on Monday in Abuja during the formal handover ceremony of […]
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