In his bid to rejig the security architecture, President Bola Tinubu on Monday, approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Presidential spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement that Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA as replacement...
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Killings: ‘Shiites have declared war on us’—CP
Police operatives have recovered bodies of its personnel allegedly killed during a clash with members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria better known as Shiites on Sundays at Wuse market Abuja. It was leant that a trader was also killed during the brutal attack where two policemen were also injured by the attackers. According...
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Northern Emir dies after returning from S/ Arabia
Alhaji Yumusa Muhammadu, Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State has lost his life battle to an undisclosed illness after 46 years on the throne of his forebears. According to Daily Trust, Ningi is among the six emirates in Bauchi State. Others are Bauchi, Katagum, Misau, Jama’are, and Dass. 88-year-old traditional ruler died on Sunday morning...
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Five cross-border female drug traffickers arrested
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested five cross-border female drug traffickers at the Seme border while on their way back to Lagos from Ghana. Spokesman for the anti-narcotic Agency disclosed this on Sunday in a statement, assuring that the suspects will have their date in Court in due time. A Special...
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UNIBEN Governing Council hails Oba of Benin impact, counsel
The University of Benin Governing Council has appreciated Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin outstanding impact and legacy for taking Nigeria peace and unity profoundly serious. The Chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the University Governing Council, Prof. Shaibu Umar who made the remarks during a Courtesy visit to Oba Palace...
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NIA chief Abubakar quits Tinubu’s government
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Abubakar’s appointment by former President of Nigeria came to force in 2018 this weekend. He submitted his letter of resignation to President Bola Tinubu at the Villa on Saturday. President Tinubu is expected to either renew his appointment or...
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Oshiomhole: APC govt ‘ll revoke Edo specialist hospital privatization
The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed plans by the Edo State Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of to privatise Edo Specialist hospital in Benin City and make the heath facility accessible to all residents in the State if Candidate of the party, Senator Monday Okpebholo wins the September 21st governorship poll....
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‘We begged Nigerians not to protest against bad governance’—Obaseki
The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has revealed how he begged Nigerians not to protest against #EndBad governance and prevent destruction of public assets in the State. The nationwide protests were held between August 1st and 10th 2024 against the worsening food crisis and the economic policies in response to the removal of fuel...
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2027: PDP backs Jonathan against Tinubu
The National leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has offered former President Goodluck Jonathan a clean bill of health to contest on its platform against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 Presidential elections. Deputy national Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi disclosed this in an interview on Friday Arise Television where he stated that the...
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Edo women benefit from FG ₦50m business grant
The federal government has empowered 1,000 women petty traders in Edo State with ₦50 million grant aimed at alleviating poverty. Each beneficiary receiving a grant of ₦50,000 from the fund was disbursed through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) pet project of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady on Friday. The event was marked by a...