Police foil two kidnap attempts in Kwara, arrest four

The Kwara State Police Command has foiled two kidnapping attempts and arrested four suspects in the Baruten and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the State Criminal Investigation Department. According to the statement,
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The Kwara State Police Command has foiled two kidnapping attempts and arrested four suspects in the Baruten and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the State Criminal Investigation Department. According to the statement,

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Leicester Boss Confirms Ndidi Fit To Face Manchester United

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi will be in the squad for Friday’s Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie against Manchester United. Ndidi has been absent since sustaining an injury in the Foxes Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion last December. The Nigeria international has trained in Seagrave over […] The post Leicester Boss Confirms Ndidi Fit To Face Manchester United appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Lagos set for full enforcement of single-use plastics ban

The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted members of the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance on a courtesy visit to discuss the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics, emphasising that full enforcement will commence very soon. Speaking at the meeting held in the conference room of the Ministry of the Environment
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The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted members of the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance on a courtesy visit to discuss the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics, emphasising that full enforcement will commence very soon. Speaking at the meeting held in the conference room of the Ministry of the Environment

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VIDEO: ‘I had sex with him twice but didn’t use him for rituals,’ hotelier admits to assaulting 16-year-old boy in Lagos

An hotelier and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, simply identified as Macdonald, has been arrested and paraded by the Zone 2 Police Command for allegedly sodomising a 16-year-old secondary school boy. The suspect denied using the boy for rituals but admitted to having sex with him
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An hotelier and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, simply identified as Macdonald, has been arrested and paraded by the Zone 2 Police Command for allegedly sodomising a 16-year-old secondary school boy. The suspect denied using the boy for rituals but admitted to having sex with him

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I will make it harder for immigrants to get British citizenship – Kemi Badenoch vows

The United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has vowed that she will make it more difficult for immigrants to get British citizenship. While making one of her first policy announcements since she became leader, Badenoch said immigrants would only be able to apply for citizenship after being in the UK for 15 years. Badenoch also
I will make it harder for immigrants to get British citizenship – Kemi Badenoch vows

The United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has vowed that she will make it more difficult for immigrants to get British citizenship.

While making one of her first policy announcements since she became leader, Badenoch said immigrants would only be able to apply for citizenship after being in the UK for 15 years.

Badenoch also declared that indefinite leave to remain, which paves the way for citizenship, should not be granted to those who have criminal records or who had claimed benefits or social housing.

According to her, citizenship was a privilege, not just a right and should only be for those with a “meaningful connection to the UK”.

Obtaining indefinite leave to remain, ILR gives people the right to live, work and study in the UK.

It is usually possible for a person to apply for ILR if they have worked in the UK for at least five years, although it can be two or three years if they came to the UK on particular visas.

I will make it harder for immigrants to get British citizenship – Kemi Badenoch vows

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Playing For Super Eagles Will Be Dream Come True –Olatunji

Sparta Prague striker, Victor Olatunji has said that playing for the Super Eagles will be a dream come true for him. Olatunji also said he is ready to play for the Super Eagles should he get a chance under new coach, Eric Chelle, adding that he believes he is good enough to earn a call-up. […] The post Playing For Super Eagles Will Be Dream Come True –Olatunji appeared first on Complete Sports.

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LAUTECH matriculates 9,772, promises enhanced security

No fewer than 9,772 new undergraduate students were Thursday matriculated into the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Razaq Kalilu, announced this during the 2024/2025 matriculation, held at the main campus of the institution in Ogbomoso. Represented by the Deputy VC (Strategy and Development), Prof Adepoju Ogunkunle, the VC
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No fewer than 9,772 new undergraduate students were Thursday matriculated into the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Razaq Kalilu, announced this during the 2024/2025 matriculation, held at the main campus of the institution in Ogbomoso. Represented by the Deputy VC (Strategy and Development), Prof Adepoju Ogunkunle, the VC

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Ogun customs raked in N4bn revenue in January

The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue generation of ₦4.03bn for January 2025, marking a 104% increase compared to the ₦2.14bn recorded in the same period last year. The Controller of the Command, Comptroller Olusola Alade, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command’s office
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The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue generation of ₦4.03bn for January 2025, marking a 104% increase compared to the ₦2.14bn recorded in the same period last year. The Controller of the Command, Comptroller Olusola Alade, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command’s office

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Include private varsities in TETFund, Amadeus VC urges FG

The Vice Chancellor, Amadeus University, Amizi in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prof. Samuel Nzotta, has called on the Federal Government to review the mode of operations of Tertiary Education Trust Fund to enable the intervention body to provide research grants to scholars in private universities. Nzotta made the appeal on Thursday
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The Vice Chancellor, Amadeus University, Amizi in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prof. Samuel Nzotta, has called on the Federal Government to review the mode of operations of Tertiary Education Trust Fund to enable the intervention body to provide research grants to scholars in private universities. Nzotta made the appeal on Thursday

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LP Reps caucus decries Anambra lawmaker’s killing

The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed outrage over the killing of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, describing it as a devastating loss to the party and the legislature. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency, was abducted on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road
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The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed outrage over the killing of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, describing it as a devastating loss to the party and the legislature. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency, was abducted on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road

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FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
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