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Niger training camp not taken over by terrorists — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims that a training camp in Niger State has been taken over by terrorists. On Tuesday, the Niger State House of Assembly raised concerns, alleging that bandits had occupied the military camp in Kontagora Local Government Area and parts of Mariga Local Government Area. In a motion of urgent public...
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Ogun surgeon denies slapping nursing student

A Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Ogun State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, Dr Nurudeen Adekunle, has denied allegations of slapping a male nursing student at the hospital last month, clarifying that he only asked the student to leave the operating theatre due to alleged rude behaviour. The allegation had prompted the state chapter of the National...
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EFCC arrests 25 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Benin

Twenty five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, confirmed the arrests on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include eight...
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NEMA begins flood impact assessment

The National Emergency Management Agency has commenced a unified rapid assessment of the 2024 flood impacts in collaboration with State Emergency Management Agencies, and development partners nationwide. NEMA announced this on its official X handle on Wednesday. The agency said the joint assessment aims to harmonise data collected by NEMA’s Emergency Operation Centre with information...
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Reps demand action to avert flooding

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal and State Governments to adopt control measures to mitigate the impact of flood disasters in 22 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State,...
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Police arrest three female officers for extortion in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three female Inspectors over alleged extortion of motorists at the Rumuokoro axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. This came after the social media was awash with complaints of the actions of the female operatives in the area. The police said they were arrested on Tuesday...
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Kogi lawmaker raises alarm over rising insecurity

An unknown number of people have been killed following an attack by gunmen on Bassa Local Government Area in Kogi State. The tragic incident was confirmed on Wednesday by Kogi State House of Assembly member representing Bassa, Sunday Daku. During a plenary session, Daku, who moved a motion of urgent public importance, expressed grief over...
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Scrutinise IMF, World Bank guidance for Nigeria, Jega urges FG

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has urged the Federal Government to exercise caution when considering recommendations from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Directors’ 2024 Annual Directors’ Conference on Wednesday, Jega stressed the importance of engaging with these institutions but warned against...
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BREAKING: NAICOM sacks African Alliance Insurance board, management

The National Insurance Commission has sacked the board and management of African Alliance Insurance Company. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, on Wednesday at a press briefing at its Lagos office. Related News Stakeholders laud NAICOM for managing ailing insurance firms African Alliance working on NAICOM’s plan – ED FG plans...
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