THE Police Command in Ondo State on Friday said it recovered stolen items valued at N2.8 million and arrested six suspects in Akure. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the breakthrough was part of the command’s ongoing crime detection efforts. He explained that …
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THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged its member-states to reduce migrant flows as a strategy to tackle human trafficking across the sub-region. The call was made during the closing ceremony of the 17th Annual Review Meeting of the ECOWAS Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against …
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UN climate experts at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Friday highlighted the damage air pollution, especially from the smoke from wildfires, was coming. UN climate experts highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world. According to WMO, polluted air causes more …
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THE Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says there are no subsidies in the oil and gas sector as Nigeria operates a completely deregulated market. Mr George Ene-Ita, the Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. …
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Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says his love for the military is deep and enduring, describing soldiers as admirable professionals. Gbajabiamila spoke on Friday while inaugurating a 1200-seater auditorium at Albalti Army Barracks, Surulere, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the auditorium,which …
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved stipends of N250,000 for fathers and N50,000 for mothers of 90 students in Gajiganna town. He announced this on Friday during the inauguration of the Higher Islamic College, Gajiganna, also approving free daily meals for all enrolled students. “We will approve N250,000 for …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army eliminated 15 terrorists in Katsina State, apprehended 13 suspects in Kaduna, and recovered weapons from armed herders in Benue between Friday and Saturday. A credible source at Army Headquarters disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The source said that air …
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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect U.S. nationals from what he termed “wrongful detention” abroad. U.S. Department of State, in a statement issued on Friday, threatened severe consequences for those who “wrongfully” detain Americans abroad. “Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order that takes unprecedented …
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A Nigerian startup, Meetbox Africa says its participation in the just-concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos had provided the company with exposure, learning opportunities and access to investors that could shape their growth. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Kehinde Awoyinfa, Co-founder of Meetbox Africa, …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the devolution of the ongoing voter registration to Ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, said the exercise would start on …
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