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July 12
30,000 security personnel for Ekiti election
Security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force are to jointly deploy 30,000 officers and men to enhance adequate security during the July 12 governorship election in Ekiti State.
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration is paying closer attention to security of lives and security as part of its strategic plan to reassure investors and the citizens.
President Buhari, our General, the jailer of the corrupt, lover of the poor –...
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Police: 49 arrested during Kogi, Bayelsa polls
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says 49 persons have been arrested for alleged involvement in election violence and thuggery in the just concluded elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.
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Nigeria, WHO partner to stop medicalisation of female genital mutilation
The Federal Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners is harmonizing efforts to put a stop to the medicalisation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Senate seeks legal backing for constituency projects in national budget
The Senate on Wednesday sought to provide legal backing to the provision of Constituency Projects in Nigeria’s annual budget by a minimum of 20 per cent.
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Bauchi governor presents N167 billion 2020 budget
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Gombe governor approves N550 million gratuity for retired civil servants
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Johnny Drille pulls stunning performance at sold-out Abuja show
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Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.