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Let go some of your powers, Sanwo-Olu Tell Federal Government

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go some of it exclusive functions, saying that it can provide instant solutions to the security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. While delivering a paper at the Freedom Online third annual lecture with the theme: “Nigeria: …

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We won’t Keep Mum Until You Rise Up to Your Responsibilities, CAN to FG

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has said the umbrella body of the Nigerian Christian will not keep mum until the Federal Government rise up to challenges of ending insurgency across the country. President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr Olasupo Ayokunle, has said the body will not keep quiet …

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We Don’t Need AGF Permission to Legalize Amotekun Corps – S’West Assembly Speakers

Attorneys-Generals of the six Southwest states when putting finishing touches to the required legal framework for the operation of Operation Amotekun, said they don’t need the permission of the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubajar Malami, to legalise the framework of the operation. Speaking with news men at the end …

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INEC Fixes date for Ondo, Edo Guber Polls, Reduces Political Parties to 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced October 10 as date for Ondo state, and September 19 for the governorship election in Edo state. Inec also de-registered 74 political parties. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this in a press conference in Abuja on today (Thursday). He said this because …

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Okada Ban: What Lagos State is Doing to Ameliorates Effects

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the management of Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) to deploy a fleet of 65 buses along major routes from Monday, February 3, 2020. The directive follows a recent ban on the operation of motorcycles and tricycles in some parts of the State. According …

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Kidney, Liver Diseases are on the Rise in Nigeria, NAFDAC Boss Explains Why

Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has explains why Kidney and Liver Diseases are on the rise in Nigeria According to her, illicit cooking practices, poverty and ignorance are fuelling the rise of kidney and liver diseases in the country, adding that …

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Insecurity: Adeboye leads protest to end killings in Nigeria

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye led a procession beginning from the headquarter of the church at Ebute Meta to end insecurity and incessant killings in Nigeria. During the Sunday Monthly Thanksgiving Service, Adeboye, said the protest will commence at Ebute Meta …

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Internet Fraud: Mother,Son Bag Three Years Jail Term

One Damilola Adeyeri, and her son Alaba bag three years jail term for defrauding an American of the sum of $82,570. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, sentenced one Damilola Adeyeri and her son, Alaba, to three years’ imprisonment Justice C. J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting …

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Internet Fraud: See what EFCC Did to Landlord who Housed Yahoo Boys

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office, on Wednesday arrested a 33-year-old landlord, Stanley Awam, for allegedly harbouring suspected Internet fraudsters in his house. Awam and 10 suspected Internet fraudsters were picked up in different locations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following intelligence on their alleged illegal …

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Debt Management Office: See Nigeria Current Debt With World Bank

The total debt owed to the World Bank Group by Nigeria rose by $1.3bn in one year to $9.81bn as of September 2019, latest data from the Debt Management Office showed on Wednesday. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, which make up the World …

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