THE Edo command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has decorated seven officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Commander of Narcotics. The event, held at the command headquarters in Benin on Friday, was presided over by the State Commander, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju. Ofoyeju charged the newly …
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THE Police, on Friday, arraigned 37-year-old Olaniyi Jamiu before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant, and others at large, committed the offence …
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The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has detained three persons in connection with the persistent vandalism and theft of property belonging to the State Water Company. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo and made available to newsmen on Friday. …
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THE Kogi State Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the Joint Annual Review (JAR) Communiqué dissemination, a comprehensive document aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for the state’s citizens. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday in Lokoja, marked a significant step towards fostering collaboration and transparency in the health sector. The …
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A Karu Senior Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a 29-year-old businessman, Awwal Shaibu, to six months’ imprisonment for defrauding his friend of N860,000. The convict, who resides in Karu, Abuja, had pleaded guilty to a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust, theft and criminal misappropriation. The Senior …
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Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says plans was underway to commercialise the technical volunteers scheme to serve countries in need of professionals. Yakubu said this on Friday in Abuja, during the deployment exercise of 20 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers, comprising of …
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Sen. John Owan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry has said that the N500 million intervention fund for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will remain apolitical and credible. Speaking to the journalists during the unveiling of the initiative on Friday in Calabar, Owan-Enoh said his aimed the programme to …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Command, on Friday, inaugurated the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) aimed at fostering unity and empowering women in the state. Inaugurating the office in Birnin Kebbi, the Area Controller of Customs, Chukwumeziri Nwokorie, described the launch as a day of thanksgiving and appreciation. He noted …
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THE Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) says it recorded 8,692 cases of sexual and domestic abuse between August 2024 and July this year. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), disclosed this at a news conference in Alausa to flag off the 2025 Domestic …
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DEFENCE Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) says the just-concluded African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit has opened new opportunities for Nigerian defence companies to expand their markets across the continent. The Secretary-General of the association, Mr Kola Balogun, told the 9news Nigeria that the summit created a platform for African …
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