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- December 13, 2024
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10 Kano human trafficking victims handed over to NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s zonal commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, said this on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the state police command. According to him, the victims were rescued on December 7 at about
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s zonal commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, said this on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the state police command. According to him, the victims were rescued on December 7 at about
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- December 13, 2024
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Enugu robbery suspects arrested, firearms recovered in multiple operations
The Enugu State Police Command on Thursday said it had made significant arrests ahead of the 2024 Christmas celebration, as part of efforts to ensure a safe and crime-free holiday season. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the police recovered five firearms, two live cartridges, a stolen tricycle, and other
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The Enugu State Police Command on Thursday said it had made significant arrests ahead of the 2024 Christmas celebration, as part of efforts to ensure a safe and crime-free holiday season. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the police recovered five firearms, two live cartridges, a stolen tricycle, and other
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- December 13, 2024
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Mother, two kids injured in Lagos task force raid
A female commuter and her two children were injured on Wednesday during a raid by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force in the Idimu area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the task force officials stormed the Powerline area of the community around 10 am to seize motorcycles. The riders, however, fled
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A female commuter and her two children were injured on Wednesday during a raid by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force in the Idimu area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the task force officials stormed the Powerline area of the community around 10 am to seize motorcycles. The riders, however, fled
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- December 13, 2024
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Demolitions deepen Nigeria’s housing crisis as 28m deficit persists
Nigeria is grappling with a staggering housing deficit of 28 million units, a crisis exacerbated by widespread demolitions, among other inhibitions, across the country. JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Nigeria, with its sprawling 923,768 square kilometres of land, holds an abundance of untapped potential to solve its housing crisis. Yet, despite this vast expanse, the country has
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Nigeria is grappling with a staggering housing deficit of 28 million units, a crisis exacerbated by widespread demolitions, among other inhibitions, across the country. JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Nigeria, with its sprawling 923,768 square kilometres of land, holds an abundance of untapped potential to solve its housing crisis. Yet, despite this vast expanse, the country has
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- December 13, 2024
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Bayelsa moves against indiscriminate bush burning, open grazing
The Bayelsa State Government has expressed its commitment to addressing the issues of indiscriminate bush burning and unchecked open grazing of cattle. Acting Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made this clear during a State Executive Council meeting held at Government House in Yenagoa on Wednesday. Ewhrudjakpo directed the Ministry of Environment to take immediate measures to identify
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The Bayelsa State Government has expressed its commitment to addressing the issues of indiscriminate bush burning and unchecked open grazing of cattle. Acting Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made this clear during a State Executive Council meeting held at Government House in Yenagoa on Wednesday. Ewhrudjakpo directed the Ministry of Environment to take immediate measures to identify
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- December 13, 2024
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Ondo revenue workers protest delayed minimum wage
Staff of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the implementation of the new minimum wage. The protesters, primarily junior staff, voiced their displeasure over the alleged pay disparity between senior executives and junior employees within the organisation. Arriving at their offices as early as 8 a.m., the workers
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Staff of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the implementation of the new minimum wage. The protesters, primarily junior staff, voiced their displeasure over the alleged pay disparity between senior executives and junior employees within the organisation. Arriving at their offices as early as 8 a.m., the workers
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- December 13, 2024
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The Ibrahims: Fascinating world of father driver, son conductor on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
WALE AKINSELURE, during a journey from Lagos to Ibadan, discovered a father and son serving as driver and conductor respectively. He writes on the encounter with the unique duo, bearing in mind the typical driver-conductor relations on Nigerian roads By the day, more Nigerians continue to embrace commercial road transportation as their newly found bride
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WALE AKINSELURE, during a journey from Lagos to Ibadan, discovered a father and son serving as driver and conductor respectively. He writes on the encounter with the unique duo, bearing in mind the typical driver-conductor relations on Nigerian roads By the day, more Nigerians continue to embrace commercial road transportation as their newly found bride
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- December 13, 2024
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Oyebanji thrilled by flight operation approval for Ekiti airport
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji is excited by the approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado Ekiti, to begin non-scheduled flight operations effective from December 15, 2024. Reacting to the approval, the Ekiti State number one citizen described it as “a welcome development and a justification for
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji is excited by the approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority for Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado Ekiti, to begin non-scheduled flight operations effective from December 15, 2024. Reacting to the approval, the Ekiti State number one citizen described it as “a welcome development and a justification for
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- December 13, 2024
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Mutfwang plans task force to recover govt assets
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled plans to establish a task force aimed at recovering government properties, both within and outside the state, believed to have been illegally acquired. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mutfwang also warned individuals involved in the unauthorised sale of government assets that they would face severe consequences. He
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled plans to establish a task force aimed at recovering government properties, both within and outside the state, believed to have been illegally acquired. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mutfwang also warned individuals involved in the unauthorised sale of government assets that they would face severe consequences. He
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- December 13, 2024
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Gunmen kill four, abduct hotel manager in Anambra
No fewer than four persons were feared killed while a hotel manager was abducted in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, when unidentified gunmen invaded the area, firing shots into the air. The incident, which occurred late on Wednesday, caused panic in the community, forcing residents to flee their homes and traders
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No fewer than four persons were feared killed while a hotel manager was abducted in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, when unidentified gunmen invaded the area, firing shots into the air. The incident, which occurred late on Wednesday, caused panic in the community, forcing residents to flee their homes and traders
