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FCT Administration Bans Scavengering, Suspends Pantaker Markets in the FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced a ban on scavenging activities within the territory. Commissioner of Police, FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a press briefing following the FCT Security Committee Meeting held in Abuja on Monday. According to Disu, scavengers, commonly referred to as baban bola, will now only be permitted to operate within designated dumpsites located in the outskirts and sub-urban areas of the FCT. He added that all security agencies have been […]

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Security

IGP Orders Commands, Formations on Implementation of Strategic Action on Crime Reduction

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness. This is in a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency. The IGP in a statement by the Force spokesperson , Muyiwa Adejobi, emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing […]

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News

NDLEA Interceptes 40ft Trailer Load of Skunk in Abuja

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a 40foot trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilograms has The interception happened while the skunk were being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja for onward distribution to some Northern states A statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi says the intelligence-led operation, which took place at 1:20am […]

January 12, 2025 7 2 2

General

Health Care: Kogi State Government to Spend Over N7bn on Primary Health Care Centres

By: Chinedu Echianu The Kogi state government is set to spend over N7 Billion Naira to revamp additional 88 Primary Healthcare Centres across the twenty one local government areas in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this at a ceremony held at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja to officially hand over sites of the 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres to contractors by the state government for revitalization across the state. A statement signed by Ismaila […]

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News

Deputy Speaker Congratulates New President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday congratulates Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his unanimous election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former senator representing Rivers East Senatorial Zone, was elected by the General Assembly of the apex socio-cultural organization of Ndigbo in Enugu State on Friday. Kalu in a statement commends the organization and the South East Governors' Forum for ensuring a free and fair election. In the […]

January 12, 2025 5 2

Featured

Federal Government Commends ILO For Continued Support

By: Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for all the support extended to Nigeria over the years on numerous programmes. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the commendation when he received the ILO Country Director, Vanessa Phala, and other top officials on a courtesy visit to him. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the Labour Ministry said Dingyadi also appreciated the cordial relationship between […]

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News

Police Set February 1 For Enforcement Of 3rd Party Vehicle Insurance

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the enforcement of the relevant laws on third-party insurance. IGP Egbetokun who affirms the importance of third-party insurance stated this on Friday when he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and team on a courtesy visit. The Police boss according to a statement says Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 […]

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News

NPF Says Theft of N1.09bn From Enugu State Government is False

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Friday categorically dismiss the false narrative and rumour circulating online about an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of one point zero nine billion naira. The police in a statement says this assertion is completely unfounded. The statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi says there has been no hacking of the Enugu State Government's account, and the allegations of a theft amounting […]

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Economy

NAICOM, Fire Service to integrate insurance into building safety checklists

By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to boost insurance penetration in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Fire Service has met to review and strengthen their partnership. A statement from NAICOM said the Federal Fire Service, as a key member of the committee on insurance of public buildings and buildings under construction, has agreed to integrate Fire Insurance Policy into their checklist. It stated that the partnership is expected to have far-reaching benefits, including improved settlement for […]

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