Senate probes FCT demolitions, invites Wike

The Senate has resolved to investigate the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory and has set up an investigative committee to investigate the matter. The resolution was made after a motion was moved during Thursday’s plenary by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT Senatorial District, who called the attention of the Senate to the matter.
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The Senate has resolved to investigate the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory and has set up an investigative committee to investigate the matter. The resolution was made after a motion was moved during Thursday’s plenary by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT Senatorial District, who called the attention of the Senate to the matter.

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  • December 12, 2024
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Santa’s village in Lapland overflows with Christmas season visitors

With Christmas approaching, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is bustling with tourists eager to meet Santa, see the Northern Lights, and revel in the winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million…

18-year-old Indian emerges world’s youngest chess champ

Indian teen prodigy, Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion on Thursday after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. The 18-year-old became “the Youngest World Champion in history,” said the International Chess Federation in a post on X, after Liren resigned in a thrilling endgame that
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Indian teen prodigy, Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion on Thursday after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. The 18-year-old became “the Youngest World Champion in history,” said the International Chess Federation in a post on X, after Liren resigned in a thrilling endgame that

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Police arrest fake military officer over car theft in Sokoto

The Nigerian Police Force, Sokoto State Command, has arrested one Austin Anthony, who is accused of being a notorious gang leader terrorizing the state and specialising in car theft. The suspect, who was on a high watch list of the command and arrested along Birnin-Kebbi road, was intercepted by the Police patrol team of the
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The Nigerian Police Force, Sokoto State Command, has arrested one Austin Anthony, who is accused of being a notorious gang leader terrorizing the state and specialising in car theft. The suspect, who was on a high watch list of the command and arrested along Birnin-Kebbi road, was intercepted by the Police patrol team of the

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  • December 12, 2024
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Burundi 2040: Is Corruption Undermining the Vision? [Business Africa]

This week, we explore Burundi’s ambitions to become an industrial economy by 2040, Burkina Faso’s progress in industrialization through crowdfunding, and the potential of the leather and footwear sector in…

Edo govt, Obaseki disagree over alleged inflation of projects

The Edo State Assets Verification Committee, set up by the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, accused the previous administration of inflating a road project from N8 billion to N16…

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  • December 12, 2024
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Macao’s unique restaurant offers unique taste from different continents

As Macao approaches the 25th anniversary of its return to China, some are worried its unique cuisine is being lost. Its traditional food is a fusion of Portuguese and Chinese…

NIGCOMSAT eyes French ties to boost satellite technology

Nigeria’s Communications Satellite Limited, the country’s satellite operator, is seeking deeper collaboration with France to advance its space technology goals, Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen said on Thursday. Egerton-Idehen, in a statement posted on Facebook, highlighted a visit by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, describing it as a symbolic step toward expanding bilateral cooperation
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Nigeria’s Communications Satellite Limited, the country’s satellite operator, is seeking deeper collaboration with France to advance its space technology goals, Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen said on Thursday. Egerton-Idehen, in a statement posted on Facebook, highlighted a visit by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, describing it as a symbolic step toward expanding bilateral cooperation

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SON eyes $1tn global leather market, sensitises stakeholders

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has charged leather stakeholders to latch on the global leather industry worth over $1tn. The director general, SON, Ifeanyi Okeke, made this known on Thursday, in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, at a stakeholders sensitisation/capacity building workshop, organised to enlighten artisans and other manufacturers on the need to
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has charged leather stakeholders to latch on the global leather industry worth over $1tn. The director general, SON, Ifeanyi Okeke, made this known on Thursday, in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, at a stakeholders sensitisation/capacity building workshop, organised to enlighten artisans and other manufacturers on the need to

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141 correctional service officers promoted in Kwara Command

At least 141 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State command, have been promoted. The state controller of the service, Danmairomu Shuaib Ayodeji, decorated the newly promoted officers in Ilorin on Thursday at the state headquarters, in compliance with the directive from the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababo. In his opening remark, the
141 correctional service officers promoted in Kwara Command

At least 141 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State command, have been promoted.

The state controller of the service, Danmairomu Shuaib Ayodeji, decorated the newly promoted officers in Ilorin on Thursday at the state headquarters, in compliance with the directive from the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababo.

In his opening remark, the state controller admonished the newly decorated officers to be up and doing since promotion attracts additional responsibilities, He urged them to be firm, committed, dedicated and loyal to meet up with the mandate of the service as laid down in the Correctional Act.

One of the promoted officers, Raji Abdulkareem Adisa, officer in charge of the Old Ilorin Custodial Center, appreciated the service, especially, the state Controller, officers and men of the command for the orderly manner, cooperation and support given him since his assumption of duty in the facility.

He promised on behalf of the other promoted officers to act according to the rules, norms and ethics of the service, for peace to reign supreme.

141 correctional service officers promoted in Kwara Command

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