Obi hails Afe Babalola for withdrawing defamation suits against Farotimi

The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday, praised the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, for agreeing to withdraw the cases instituted against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti that Farotimi defamed him in
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The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday, praised the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, for agreeing to withdraw the cases instituted against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti that Farotimi defamed him in

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Kano anti-corruption chairman was invited, not arrested—FPRO 

The Nigeria Police Force has denied arresting the chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Gado. The police said Gado was invited after the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Group received a petition against him on January 17. In a statement on Monday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said as a public servant, it was
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The Nigeria Police Force has denied arresting the chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Gado. The police said Gado was invited after the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Group received a petition against him on January 17. In a statement on Monday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said as a public servant, it was

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Fubara promises functional fire service in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the state-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo. Fubara, however, assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded and the Stations ready for public use in the first week of March 2025. He gave the assurance when he embarked on an
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the state-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo. Fubara, however, assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded and the Stations ready for public use in the first week of March 2025. He gave the assurance when he embarked on an

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Police raid criminal hideout, arrest four suspects in Rivers 

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives had arrested four suspect criminals while they were on the road of their hideout in Oyigbo, a local government area of the state. The police said the suspects were apprehended during a targeted raid on Blessing Street in Kom-Kom, a local government area in Oyigbo state. The
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The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives had arrested four suspect criminals while they were on the road of their hideout in Oyigbo, a local government area of the state. The police said the suspects were apprehended during a targeted raid on Blessing Street in Kom-Kom, a local government area in Oyigbo state. The

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Reps push for merit, transparency in N’Assembly Clerk’s appointment

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, said efforts are ongoing on bills seeking to amend the National Assembly Service Commission Act to ensure merit and transparency in the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly. The bills which seek to bring about reforms in the system are being co-sponsored
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, said efforts are ongoing on bills seeking to amend the National Assembly Service Commission Act to ensure merit and transparency in the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly. The bills which seek to bring about reforms in the system are being co-sponsored

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How ex-Gombe perm sec killers were arrested in Kano – Police

The Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, has revealed how the police in less than 24 hours tracked down and arrested a three-member gang behind the kidnappers and killers of a former Gombe State Permanent Secretary, Atiku Muazu, in Kano. The Kano State Police Commissioner disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Bompai Command’s headquarters.
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The Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, has revealed how the police in less than 24 hours tracked down and arrested a three-member gang behind the kidnappers and killers of a former Gombe State Permanent Secretary, Atiku Muazu, in Kano. The Kano State Police Commissioner disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Bompai Command’s headquarters.

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Kaduna gov defends peace deal with bandits

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration’s decision to enter into a peace pact with terrorists in the state. Sani stated that his priority is to preserve lives and ensure peace. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, monitored on Monday, the governor clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration’s decision to enter into a peace pact with terrorists in the state. Sani stated that his priority is to preserve lives and ensure peace. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, monitored on Monday, the governor clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue

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CBN sets January 31 deadline for FX compliance reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed participants in the foreign exchange market to submit compliance reports on adherence to the Nigeria FX Code by January 31, 2025. The directive is part of efforts to strengthen ethical practices, governance, and transparency in the market. The Nigeria FX Code, which became effective on December 2, 2024,
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed participants in the foreign exchange market to submit compliance reports on adherence to the Nigeria FX Code by January 31, 2025. The directive is part of efforts to strengthen ethical practices, governance, and transparency in the market. The Nigeria FX Code, which became effective on December 2, 2024,

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Obasa risks suspension for parading as Lagos Speaker — APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Commission, Wale Mogaji, has revealed that the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, risks suspension from the House if he continues to parade himself as the speaker. Mogaji stated this while speaking with
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Commission, Wale Mogaji, has revealed that the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, risks suspension from the House if he continues to parade himself as the speaker. Mogaji stated this while speaking with

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I now feed on rent from my house – Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he sustains himself financially through rental income from one of his two properties in Kaduna State, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. At an All Progressives Congress caucus meeting on January 25 at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State’s Government House, Buhari shared
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he sustains himself financially through rental income from one of his two properties in Kaduna State, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. At an All Progressives Congress caucus meeting on January 25 at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State’s Government House, Buhari shared

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