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‘Amotekun’ set to commence operations in Ogun
The Ogun State government said it is being thorough in setting up its security outfit, code-named ’AMOTEKUN’, to ensure a seamless relationship between the outfit and other conventional security agencies.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: No CCTV camera removed from Lekki toll gate before shooting
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has, again, spoken on the ugly incident that happened at the Lekki Toll Plaza on Tuesday evening, in which military personnel used live ammunition to disperse EndSARS protesters who camped at the tollgate to demand for the end to police brutality.
2020 UTME: South East states lead in malpractices – JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said its preliminary records indicated that South East states of Imo, Anambra and Enugu top the list of states with high record of examination malpractices in just concluded 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Imo, Anambra lead UTME malpractices list as JAMB arrests 149
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that it caught 149 candidates for various examination malpractices in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination which ended on Sunday, March 22.
Police arrest two bank officials over robbery
Two bank officials have been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command over robbery incident in UBA branch in Oye Ekiti, the headquarters of Oye Local Government Area, on Thursday.
Police: Why Senator Abbo has not been arraigned
The Police on Sunday said they were yet to arraign Senator Clifford Abbo for alleged assault on a woman because investigators have not had access to the original Close Circuit Television (CCTV) recording.
Drug trafficking: FAAN reads riot act to staff, airport users
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has vowed to take appropriate action against any staff of the agency found to have connived with drug traffickers in baggage tagging across all the airports in the country
Federal government tightens airports security over rising theft cases
Following rising cases of theft, including a recent robbery of a private jet waiting to take off after bandits accessed the airside of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, the federal government has reinforced the security apparatus at the nation’s airports.
APC Middle Belt group backs Idris Wase’s speakership bid
The campaign by Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has thickened as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Middle Belt caucus has rallied behind him.
Police arrest 16 armed robbery suspects via CCTV camera
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the Lagos State Police Command has reportedly arrested 16 armed robbery suspects at Ajegunle area of Lagos State with the help of a Close Circuit Television (CCTV).
Senator Ekweremadu: Thieves stole money in federal lawmaker’s car
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday, shocked his colleagues when he revealed how some thieves broke into the luxury car of a senator and stole huge sums of money.
Abiola Ajimobi calls for state police
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for the establishment of state police to curb crime in the country.
Willie Obiano approves extra-street lights to enhance surveillance
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has approved extra-street lights to beef up security and enhance surveillance in the state as the Yuletide approaches.
Senate urges thorough investigation of alleged assassination attempt on Ike Ekweremadu
The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution urging security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged assassination attempt on its Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu.
Oyo government imposes security levy on residents, targets N20bn annually
The Executive Secretary, the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, OYSSTF, Mr. Femi Oyedipe, during the weekend hinted the newsmen that the state government had commenced the collection of security levy from business premises, churches, mosques and corporate organisations in the state, with an estimated income of about N2b annually.
Security: Kano airport to complete CCTV installation soon
Installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) within and around the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, (MAKIA) Kano would soon be completed to boost safety and security at the premier airport in the country.
FAAN moves to rid corrupt practices in airports
Mr Sani Mahmud, Regional Manager, Northern Operation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the authority is committed rid all Nigerian airports of corrupt practices and other vices.
NDDC awards scholarship to children of slain Sgt. Chukwudi Iboko
The Niger Delta Development Commission has awarded scholarship to seven surviving children of Sgt. Chukwudi Iboko, who died in a shootout with armed robbers.
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WSJ: Donald Trump asked Justice Department to go to Supreme Court to overturn election
Former President Donald Trump considered replacing the acting attorney general with an official willing to pursue unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, and he pushed the Justice Department to ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden’s victory, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
FRSC: Nine dead, 9 injured in Ondo crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says no fewer than nine persons died while nine persons sustained injuries on Saturday evening in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State.
Bayelsa confirms receipt of N27.5 billion refund from federal government
The Technical Adviser on Treasury and Accounts, Mr Timipre Seipulo, who disclosed this over the weekend during the transparency briefing on funds inflows and outflows said the state government opted to receive the money at a discounted rate instead of waiting for three to four years to receive the full N38billion due the state.
Cross River’s Operation Akpakwu cracks down on criminals, demolishes over 12 houses in Calabar
The fight against criminal in Cross River seems to be yielding positive results as ‘Operation Akpakwu’ (a state security outfit) has cracked down on alleged kidnappers, robbery gangs and cultists.
Bishop Oyedepo berates critics on his stance on coronavirus
Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide otherwise known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo has berated naysayers over his stand on the reality Covid-19 pandemic.
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Shkodran Mustafi: How Arsenal failed Mesut Ozil
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has described the departure of Mesut Ozil from the team as a result of Arsenal’s failure to assist Ozil.
Abia governor: Cultism in schools to blame for drug abuse
Cultism in schools is to blame for drug abuse, according to Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to be proactive in combating substance abuse.
UNICAL to resume 2019/2020 academic session February 5
The Vice Chancellor, Florence Obi, disclosed that the date was picked to allow management carry out repairs in some of the hostels that had been destroyed and vandalized in the violence that tailed the #EndSARS protests in the state.
Ekiti governor seeks extension of Nigerian government’s special jobs scheme
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday commended the Federal Government for the establishment of a 774,000 special jobs scheme, saying a total of 16,000 employments will be generated in Ekiti alone with a sum of N960 million injected into the state’s economy.
IGP Adamu orders arrest of Sunday Igboho
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate arrest of Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, over ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to quick Ibarapa, Oyo State.