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IG vows decisive response to attacks on police officers
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A stray bullet from a police officer’s gun killed a young woman, identified as Ifeoluwa Adekalu, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, on Thursday. The incident happened near Okela Police Station, where the officer, reportedly attached to another unit, was visiting. According to sources, the officer allegedly discharged his weapon while celebrating the promotion
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Abuja to experience widespread power outages for two weeks
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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Burkina Faso: Two jailed for life over 2017 restaurant attack
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JUST IN: Makinde appoints 45 permanent secretaries
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 45 permanent secretaries and three executive secretaries in the state. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The statement read, “Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of a record 45 permanent secretaries
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 45 permanent secretaries and three executive secretaries in the state. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The statement read, “Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of a record 45 permanent secretaries
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56 Kkilled in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks expected to resume
In parallel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar on Friday to restart stalled U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks. The delegation includes members of Mossad, Shin Bet,…
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Sowore faults N1.7m DSP gratuity, highlights senators’ N29m monthly pay
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Nigerian government’s treatment of its workers, particularly those in the police force. Sowore expressed his outrage in a post on X.com on Friday. This was in response to a viral video in which a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Esther Marcus, alleged that
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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Nigerian government’s treatment of its workers, particularly those in the police force. Sowore expressed his outrage in a post on X.com on Friday. This was in response to a viral video in which a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Esther Marcus, alleged that
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Retired DSP faults N1.7m gratuity, N40,000 pension after 35-year service
Esther Marcus, a woman who claims to be a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police from the Nigeria Police Force, has shared her experience of being underpaid after 35 years of service. In the now-viral video, Marcus, who claimed to have joined the force before clocking 16 years, disclosed that after retiring in 2018, she received
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Esther Marcus, a woman who claims to be a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police from the Nigeria Police Force, has shared her experience of being underpaid after 35 years of service. In the now-viral video, Marcus, who claimed to have joined the force before clocking 16 years, disclosed that after retiring in 2018, she received
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AEDC announces planned blackout in Abuja, gives reason
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced that there will be disruptions in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in the coming days. It said the blackout is due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway. The distribution company
AEDC announces planned blackout in Abuja, gives reason
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced that there will be disruptions in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in the coming days.
It said the blackout is due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway.
The distribution company made this known in a statement on its official X handle, noting that the disruptions would occur from January 6 to 21, 2025.
The statement read: “Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6-21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway.”
AEDC said areas that will be affected during the period include Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, and parts of Apo.
Others are parts of Gudu, Gbazango & environs; parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs; parts of Jahi; parts of Jabi; Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, and Keffi & environs; and other parts of Abuja.
AEDC announces planned blackout in Abuja, gives reason
