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- December 12, 2024
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Yuletide: Police Arrest Robbers, Recover Arms In Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has said its operatives arrested two male armed robbery suspects in Enugu as part of its operations to guarantee peaceful yuletide. The State Police Command Public…
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- December 12, 2024
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NITDA begins consultations on online protection bill
The National Information Technology Development Agency has called on stakeholders to provide input on the proposed Online Harms Protection Bill, which aims to address the growing challenges of online safety in Nigeria. In collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing digital innovation and policy development across Africa, NITDA has
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The National Information Technology Development Agency has called on stakeholders to provide input on the proposed Online Harms Protection Bill, which aims to address the growing challenges of online safety in Nigeria. In collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing digital innovation and policy development across Africa, NITDA has
- Africa
- December 12, 2024
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African development bank approves $108 million loan for Zambia
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation’s economic governance and implement reforms in essential public sectors.Read More
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- December 12, 2024
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Police bust notorious one-chance gang in Abuja, recover 13 vehicles
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have apprehended seven suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” syndicate operating in the Abuja metropolis. The police also recovered 13 vehicles allegedly used in their criminal activities. The suspects, identified as Abba Godwin, Abraham Anthony, Moses Obi, Moses Steven, Jude Simon, Terfa Akaaer and Hyacinth Avetse, were
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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have apprehended seven suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” syndicate operating in the Abuja metropolis. The police also recovered 13 vehicles allegedly used in their criminal activities. The suspects, identified as Abba Godwin, Abraham Anthony, Moses Obi, Moses Steven, Jude Simon, Terfa Akaaer and Hyacinth Avetse, were
- Local News
- December 12, 2024
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Emefiele: Court fixes January 7 for ruling on jurisdiction
Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja has fixed January 7, 2025, to rule on an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, embattled former Governor of the Central…
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- December 12, 2024
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Wike pledges 12 new police divisions in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that his administration will hand over 12 new Police Divisions to the FCT Commissioner of Police before April 2025. The minister made the disclosure during the handover of 50 Operational Vehicles to Security Agencies in the FCT on Thursday. Wike, who emphasised security as
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that his administration will hand over 12 new Police Divisions to the FCT Commissioner of Police before April 2025. The minister made the disclosure during the handover of 50 Operational Vehicles to Security Agencies in the FCT on Thursday. Wike, who emphasised security as
- Local News
- December 12, 2024
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Murder trial of suspects in Police Inspector’s death faces setback
The murder trial of 12 suspects accused of stoning a female Police Inspector, Christiana Erekere, to death encountered a delay at the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt on…
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- December 12, 2024
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Edo tipper drivers condemn extortion by illegal toll collectors in Delta
The Edo State chapter of the Union of Tippers and Quarry Employers of Nigeria has raised the alarm over illegal revenue collectors who extort and harass its members in Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that these illegal revenue collectors, stationed daily along the federal highway at the Anifekede spot in Ika South Local Government Area
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The Edo State chapter of the Union of Tippers and Quarry Employers of Nigeria has raised the alarm over illegal revenue collectors who extort and harass its members in Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that these illegal revenue collectors, stationed daily along the federal highway at the Anifekede spot in Ika South Local Government Area
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- December 12, 2024
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FG threatens to demolish illegal structures on Lagos shoreline
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to developers on the Lagos shoreline, demanding they regularise their projects or face revocation and possible demolition. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba. The ultimatum was delivered
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The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to developers on the Lagos shoreline, demanding they regularise their projects or face revocation and possible demolition. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba. The ultimatum was delivered
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- December 12, 2024
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Six of 26 poorest nations likely to progress by 2050—World Bank
Only six of the world’s 26 poorest countries are projected to reach middle-income status by 2050, the World Bank said in a new analysis. The rest are likely to remain in poverty unless they significantly boost their economic growth rates. The findings, part of the World Bank’s forthcoming “Global Economic Prospects” report to be published
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Only six of the world’s 26 poorest countries are projected to reach middle-income status by 2050, the World Bank said in a new analysis. The rest are likely to remain in poverty unless they significantly boost their economic growth rates. The findings, part of the World Bank’s forthcoming “Global Economic Prospects” report to be published
