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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to assume full responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja, stressing that such a national institution should not be left to private charity. The position was contained in a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,…
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A 28-year old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh, has bagged a three-year jail term for stealing some tubers of yams worth N35,000, PUNCH Metro gathered on Wednesday. The defendant had admitted committing the crime when he appeared before an Osogbo Chief Magistrate’s Court earlier in the day. In the charge sheet…
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A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has disclosed that a former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is still open to joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), spoke on Wednesday, saying the doors have not closed for…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive…
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President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results, bringing respect to the country from across the globe The President stated this at the State House when he received His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye,…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has debunked rumours that he is jettisoning his gubernatorial ambition. The former Osun Central lawmaker who is one of the gubernatorial aspirants under the APC, said rumour that he had decided to step down from…
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Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been transferred to Delta State Command as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, The Nation has learnt. Adejobi was recently elevated from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). He was first…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Suspected thugs on Wednesday reportedly attacked the All Progressives Congress APC Ward 1 Councilor, Hon Taiwo Kazeem, and another member of the party, Oladimeji Olamilekan at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ikiriun, Ifelodun Local Government. The thugs, allegedly led by one Hassan Abdulhai, reportedly…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi has reacted to the vote of no confidence passed on him by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ife Federal Constituency. It would be recalled that PDP members in the constituency, including two serving Commissioners –…
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Osun state government on Wednesday said it has full confidence in the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi amidst the vote of no confidence passed on him by members of the party in Ife Federal Constituency. It would be recalled that Chieftains and members of the PDP,…
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