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Sep

2024

Presidency Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration

FG Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration The Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume revealed this during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the 2024 Independence Day Celebration. The committee will plan, organize, and execute all sanctioned activities to honour the nation’s independence. Nigeria, which achieved independence from British rule in 1960,…

Sep

2024

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ABIA Ranks First In 2024 SSCE Despite Mockery Of South – East Students Over ‘Sit At Home’ Order

Abia State, Education, News Flash

Abia ranks first in 2024 SSCE despite mockery of South-East students over ‘Sit at Home’ order September 19, 2024Recent comments from an alleged APC supporters from the South-West region part of the country have mocked the South-East, claiming that the faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, an armed militant group led by Simon Ekpa, has declared a “Sit At Home” order to prevent students from taking their NECO exams. However, the National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), revealing that Abia State in the South-East has emerged as a top…

Sep

2024

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Edo 2024: Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police Ahead Of Edo Election The Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. This Nigeria news platform understands that Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians to refrain from all actions that may undermine the peace and security of the state. Jonathan also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police Force, as well as all other security agencies that would be involved in…

Sep

2024

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October 1st Protest Targeted At Embarrassing President Tinubu – Group

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

October 1 Protest Target To Embarrass Tinubu – Groups Say Frontline leaders representing over 60 youthful organisations on Thursday promised the office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme that their members would steer clear of the October 1 nationwide protest. The groups alleged that the demonstration being planned by some agitated youths and civil society movements was targeted at embarrassing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The delegation led by the President of Nigeria Youth Organization, Duke Alamboye, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, in Abuja. This was contained…

Sep

2024

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Viral Video: Police Confirm Alleged Ritual, Kidnap Incident At Popular Hotel In Abuja

Crime, News Flash, Security

VIRAL VIDEO: Police Confirm Alleged Ritual, Kidnap Incident At Popular Abuja Hotel The Police confirmed a young man identified as Alex on Thursday allegedly kidnapped a young lady and kept her in the popular Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja. According to a trending video on social media, Alex was seen with the lady in a room with management of the hotel and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) where he was arrested. While confirming the incident, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement on Thursday night accused NSCDC…

Sep

2024

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Tinubu’s Government Inherited Hardship From Buhari’s Administration – Emir

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Tinubu’s Govt Inherited Hardship From Buhari’s Administration – Emir Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, the Emir of Minna has stated that the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians were inherited from the Buhari administration. He made this assertion during a sensitisation event on federal government intervention programmes organised by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, held in Minna, Niger State. Represented by the Hadinin Minna, Alhaji Maikudi Achaza, the emir commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to address the issues stemming from past corruption. He emphasised that many citizens remain unaware of the Tinubu administration’s initiatives…

Sep

2024

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Defraying Salary Arrears: Why Otti Was “Desperate” To Govern ABIA – By Eagle Okoro

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

Defraying Salary Arrears: Why Otti was "Desperate" to Govern Abia - By Eagle Okoro. The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General Elections, Mr Peter Obi, in a recent television interview, said in clear terms that he is not desperate to be the President of Nigeria but determined to see the millions of out of school children get back to school and seeing Nigeria move on the path of growth and working for all Nigerians. Reading through the published report reminded me about Gov. Alex Otti's response to a similar question in one of his campaign…

Sep

2024

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Police Arrest Mortuary Attendants, 5 Others For Selling Human Parts, Corpses’ Bathing Water

Crime, News Flash, Security

Mortuary Attendants, Five Others Arrested For Selling Human Parts, Corpses’ Bathing Water The Osun State Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has arrested seven suspects for selling human parts and water used to bathe corpses in the state. A statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, noted that those arrested included two mortuary attendants: Johnson Daniel, aged 43, and Adetunji Okunade, aged 42.Giwa-Alade, who listed the other suspects as Olaniyan Azeez, Balogun Temitope, Oladapo Hammed, Kazeem Rasaq, and Asaka Rauf, said the arrests were made following credible information from a concerned individual…

Sep

2024

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No MORE Stopping To Check Papers – Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits

Human Rights, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘No More Stopping To Check Papers’, Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared the development through a series of social media posts on Thursday, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the “e-policing” innovation. Adejobi said under the leadership of Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun, the Electronic Central Motor Registry system has been launched to make roads safer and the policing process smoother. The FPRO said this new…

Sep

2024

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Internal Examination Results

Education, News Flash

NECO Releases 2024 Internal Examination Results The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 SSCE internal results. This was disclosed on Thursday, September 19, by the NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, while briefing journalists in Minna during the release of the 2024 SSCE internal results. Wushishi also said that NECO blacklisted 21 supervisors in 12 states and de-recognized one school in Ekiti state for mass cheating in two core subjects and one science subject. According to him, the Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness, and negligence. He said: “40…