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DAWN: Why Amotekun has not taken off
The palpable stagnancy in the takeoff of security network agencies in the six states of the South-West codenamed Amotekun has been attributed to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Lagos set to launch maiden Eko City farmers’ market
A new farmers’ market where Lagosians can buy fresh farm produce at farm gate prices will open at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) next Sunday.
Amotekun recruitment suspended as states develop legal framework
The planned recruitment of personnel and further implementation of the blueprint for the South West regional security outfit named Amotekun are now on hold.
Failure of centralised police to respond to distress calls led to Amotekun – Yoruba...
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has said the failure of the centralised police to respond to numerous distress calls informed the formation of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun.
Ekiti governor seeks restoration of civil service’s lost glory
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has tasked the Heads of Service in the six states of the Southwest to work hard and ensure the restoration of the lost glory of the civil service.
National Archives in ‘very sorry state’ – historians
The National Archives of Nigeria, especially those in Ibadan, Enugu and Kaduna, are currently in a very sorry state, foremost historians in Nigeria have told the Federal Government.
Prince Abiodun: I won’t allow Benin Republic take over Tongeji Island
Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State governor, has said that his administration would not allow the Tongeji Island, an island that exists close to Nigeria’s boundary with the Republic of Benin, to be taken away by the neighbouring country.
South-West governors set to meet with head of security agencies
The six governors of the Southwest states are to meet in Tuesday with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), heads of other security agencies and security experts for a security summit being organized by the governors.
Apapa gridlock threat to South West, Nigerian economy – governors
The South-West Governors’ Forum says the incessant gridlock on Apapa Expressway in Lagos State is posing a serious threat to the economy of the region and that of Nigeria as a whole.
South West Heads of Service meet today on regional development
The Heads of Service of the South West states have converge in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, for a strategic meeting aimed at aiding rapid development in the region through collaboration and integration.
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Bayern Munich make fresh bid for Chelsea winger
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SON certifies 21 manufacturers in FCT
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified 13 manufacturers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for maintaining consistency in the quality of their products.
Odion Ighalo turns attention to Brighton tie after Luton win
Manchester United striker Odion Jude Ighalo said his side are delighted to be through to the next round of the Carabao Cup.
Court dismisses suit against Zamfara government over dissolution of local councils
A High Court in Gusau on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by local government council Chairmen challenging their dissolution.
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NDE trains 100 youths on sustainable agriculture, marketing strategies
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Kebbi, has commenced training of 100 unemployed youths in modern agricultural and marketing systems under its Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS).
Akwa Ibom announces dates for resumption of schools
Akwa Ibom State Government has fixed September 21 2020 for the commencement of processes for the resumption of academic activities in the state-owned university, college of education and public primary schools.
Lagos residents hail governor for road construction
The residents of Ijeododo, Ijegun and Ijagemo towns have praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for approving the construction of Ijegun-Ijedodo, Abule Ado road.
Peter Etebo delighted to start Super Lig career on a winning note
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Two pastors arrested for ‘sexual abuse’ of NYSC member
Two men, identified as pastors, have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command over alleged sexual abuse on a female youth corps member, serving in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.