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Northern senators condemn Plateau killings, demand urgent action
Urge investment in drones, CCTV, early warning systems Call for dialogue among farmers, herders, traditional institutions Commend Tinubu’s visit, Federal Government interventions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Northern Senators
Tinubu gives committee 90 days to produce 5-yr strategic defence plan
—As FEC approves 600 housing units for Armed Forces By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has established a drafting committee with a 90 day mandate to produce a
Trump says will meet North Korea’s Kim later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have struck with the leader of
Police shoot two in Onitsha over alleged resistance to arrest
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Bridge Head area of Onitsha, Anambra State, following the alleged shooting of two persons by policemen at the
Lagos Govt raises alarm over expired products in circulation
…LASCOPA begins monitoring, enforcement By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised the alarm over the alleged manipulation of
Senate frowns at NFF, NSC over dismal performances of Nigeria Soccer teams
—Holds Emergency meeting with Dikko and Gusau By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has expressed its disappointment and dismay over the dismal performances of Nigeria’s Soccer teams, from the Super
Procurement reforms saved FG N1.5trn in 18 months — BPP DG
…says digital system, stricter controls blocking leakages By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has disclosed that its procurement reforms, benchmarking and tighter controls saved the
FEC approves forensic audit to identify fake agencies, ghost employees
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved the launch of a holistic investigation into payroll irregularities involving the Office of the Attorney General and
Gombe approves N530m for education, GSU, market relocation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved more than N530 million for interventions in the education sector, support for Gombe State University (GSU)
Rapper Ms Jorji accuses Poco Lee of attempted sexual assault in Dallas
US-based Nigerian rapper, Ms Jorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinala, popularly known as Poco Lee, of attempting to sexually assault her and a female friend at his
