THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the allocation of 568 plots of land in Abuja due to non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) fees. According to a public notice issued by the FCT Administration (FCTA), the affected landowners in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, …
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UNITED Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s invitation to visit Nigeria this year. The Nigerian leader invited him Wednesday night during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi …
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THE apex socio-cultural group of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State, Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, has resolved to maintain its unique identity and history separate from others. The resolution has led to the withdrawal of all honours, recognitions, and titles bestowed on Senator John Azuta-Mbata in Ikwerre land. …
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THE Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week, neutralised 156 terrorists, apprehended 464 suspects and rescued 181 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja, as the Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS. The approval, the first of its kind by any President, report said, sought to revise the agency’s structure for better efefficiency. This, learnt, was in line …
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THE former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advocated climate positive growth for job and wealth creation to deal with extreme poverty in Africa. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the 23rd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial lecture on Tuesday in Lagos. Climate positive growth is a way of …
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PRESIDENT Joe Biden has announced a federal aid of $770 in one-time payments to victims of the devastating California wildfires, which have affected Los Angeles County. The fires, which have claimed 29 lives, continue to be a major concern. In a meeting on Monday, Biden confirmed that the federal government …
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A widow, Aisha Zubairu, on Tuesday prayed a Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to allow her marry her old lover, Aminu Saminu. The complainant had dragged her father, Zubairu Surajo, through court for his refusal to allow her to marry the man of her choice because of …
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THE Police Command in Bauchi State, says it has apprehended four suspects over alleged child abuse, robbery and possession of illegal firearms. The Spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said this while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Bauchi. He said operatives of the command on Dec. 30, 2024, apprehended …
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional centers across the state and commuted six death sentences to life imprisonment. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN) revealed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday. …
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