On Tuesday, Katsina honoured Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, the revered matriarch of the Yar’Adua family, whose influence spanned decades of Nigerian politics. The funeral, a tribute to a life of remarkable …
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Sanwo-Olu felicitates IG Egbetokun on 60th birthday
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his warm congratulations to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on his 60th birthday. In a statement released on Tuesday by …
Read More »Nigeria seeks UN partnership on food security
Nigeria has called for a more robust partnership with the United Nations to achieve sustainable agricultural development and food security. This appeal was made in Abuja on Tuesday during the …
Read More »LASG approves new private schools
The Lagos State Government has issued approval letters to new private school owners in the state. Speaking at the official presentation of the provisional approval letters organised by the Office …
Read More »Lagos task force nabs six illegal fuel marketers
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Tuesday arrested six persons suspected of being involved in the illegal sale of petroleum products in different parts of the state. The …
Read More »Amotekun intensifies rescue effort of abducted Ekiti travellers
The Commander, Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Brig. Gen. Olu Adewa (retd), said the security agencies were tracking the kidnappers of three persons along the Emure-Eporo Road in the Emure Ekiti …
Read More »Spy police get new uniform
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the …
Read More »Nigeria becomes World Bank’s IDA third-largest debtor, owes $16.5bn
Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement …
Read More »Police alert Kano residents ahead of shooting practice
The Kano State Police Command, on Tuesday, alerted members of the public not to panic as the personnel from No. 52 Police Mobile Force Squadron Challawa Kano will conduct a …
Read More »Nigeria becomes third-largest debtor to World Bank’s IDA
Nigeria has become the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, surpassing its previous position as the fourth-largest borrower. A $2.2 billion rise …
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