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- June 13, 2024
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Fuel price will reduce, refineries to start operating soon – Sen Ubah
Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, on Thursday, hinted at the reduction of the pump price of petroleum products. Ubah said when oil refineries in Nigeria start operating at full capacity, the price of fuel will reduce. He disclosed this while addressing journalists on Thursday. The senator said fixing the refineries is a gradual process, noting that the country is getting it right. “As the chairman of the senate committee on downstream, I can inform you that…
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- June 13, 2024
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Four convicted of armed robbery, murder, sentenced to death by hanging in Ekiti
The High Court of Ekiti State, sitting in Ado-Ekiti presided over by Justice L.O. Ogundana, has convicted and sentenced to death by hanging four persons for offences of Armed robbery, murder and conspiracy. The offences committed are contrary to Section 6(b)of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. R11, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004, Murder and Attempt to Murder contrary to Sections 319 (1) & 320 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap.…
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- June 13, 2024
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Edo Police urge Nigerian govt to empower correctional centres to reform criminals
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has called on the federal government to adequately empower the Nigerian Correctional Service to enable it serve as reform centres for criminals. Adegboye, also charged the judiciary to cooperate with the Force to help keep criminal elements away from society. DAILY POST reports that the commissioner made the call on Thursday while parading 15 suspects arrested for various crimes in the state. Adegboye noted that most of the…
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- June 13, 2024
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NAF airstrikes destroy top terrorist’ camps in Northwest
The Defence Headquarters has said the Air Components of Operation Whirl Punch have in the last one week, destroyed several terrorist camps operated by notorious terrorist commanders, Bello Turji’s and Halilu in Zamfara and Katsina States. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the camps, which were newly discovered, were acquired through Intelligence…
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- June 13, 2024
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Edo: Police parade 15 suspects for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism others
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 15 suspects for alleged involvement in various criminal activities in the state. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye disclosed this on Thursday while parading the suspects in Benin City. Adegboye said the suspects were arrested for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, conspiracy and murder. He said the command also recovered assorted arms, ammunition and other exhibits from the suspects. He said the…
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- June 13, 2024
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala worthy Nigerian ambassador, brilliant woman – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria. Tinubu said Okonjo-Iweala is an example of grit, diligence and brilliance that Nigerians are known for. He made the remark while congratulating the former Nigerian Finance Minister on her 70th birthday. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president rejoiced with the remarkable leader and her family on this momentous occasion. The President…
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- June 13, 2024
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Pastor bags life imprisonment for raping minor in Ekiti
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on Thursday sentenced a cleric with the Winner Chapel Church in Omuo-Ekiti, Pastor Enoch Ebinyiam, to life imprisonment for raping a minor. The victim, a daughter of one of the worshippers in the convict’s church, was said to have been raped by the pastor in one of […] The post Pastor bags life imprisonment for raping minor in Ekiti appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…
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- June 13, 2024
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Police arrest, detain trigger-happy officer for ‘killing’ 20-year-old man over money
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of its officer, Inspector Nura Ahmad for allegedly killing one Ahmad Ibrahim. DAILY POST earlier reported that the trigger-happy officer on Wednesday, gunned down the 20-year-old man over a disagreement on money-related issues. Confirming the unfortunate incident, the spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Abubakar said the suspect was an officer attached to CTU Base 18 Zamfara State. He said the suspect was on stop-and-search duty along…
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- June 13, 2024
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Yahaya Bello: Don’t betray public trust – Political activist tells EFCC
Kogi state political activist, Usman Okai Austin, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s delay at the federal high court in the ongoing case against former Governor Yahaya Bello. Okai tasked the EFCC to uphold its integrity, saying that the public’s trust is at stake. According to him, Bello has used media manipulation to intimidate figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and to discredit the anti-graft agency. He insisted that the public would not…
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- June 13, 2024
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Single term of six years: NANS kicks against proposed bill
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has kicked against the bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors, describing it as “anti-democracy and an attempt to stifle people’s choice”. 35 members of the House of Representatives, under the auspices of Reformed-minded Legislators, had on Monday proposed a bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors. The lawmakers are also canvassing for the rotation…
