Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has extended his warm wishes to the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday. This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile in Lagos on Sunday. According to Sanwo-Olu, the first …
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THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businesswoman for allegedly concealing illicit drugs in her underwear while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Doha, Qatar. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima has felicitated with the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her 65th birthday. In his birthday message the first lady on Sunday, Shettima described her as a symbol of womanhood, strength, and compassion. ”Our dear First Lady and inestimable mother of our great nation, …
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THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has approved the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences over default in payment of annual fees. Alake gave the approval in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday in Abuja. He said the approval, recommended by the …
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THE Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested six suspects over attack on its Tactical Teams by suspected armed bandits and local militia in Benue. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Hundeyin said the suspects were arrested during an …
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THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged isolated thunderstorms on Monday, with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the morning hours in the northern region. It …
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Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) has rejected the clamour for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, stated this on Sunday while visiting troubled communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau. Newsextra24 reports an increased presence of bandits in Garga, Kukawa, Kyaram, Gyambau, Dungur and …
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NIGERIA and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The colourful celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, cultural groups and students in Lagos. Chairman of …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New York to attend the 80th week-long session of the United Nations General Assembly. The assembly which will begin on Monday, is expected to close on Sept. 28. On arrival at John Kennedy International Airport in New York, Shettima was received by the Minister …
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Several countries plan to formally recognise a Palestinian state during a conference in New York on Monday, ahead of the annual gathering of global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the UN conference jointly with Saudi Arabia, starting at 3 pm (1900 GMT), to …
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