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GOV. OTTI SIGNS ABIA STATE ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW
Governor Otti said that the 64-page law would support the power initiatives of the government and strengthen the plans of his administration to extend power to the rest of the 8 LGAs of the state, which are not covered by Geometric power limited covering 9 LGAs.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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Fleeing Thieves Abandon 75 Mobile Gadgets, 5 Laptops in Ikeja
The Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the items were stolen property hurriedly abandoned by the suspects.
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ABIA GOVT SETS N120 BILLION IGR TARGET, LAUNCHES STATEWIDE DATA ENUMERATION
This initiative, aimed at capturing detailed data on houses, businesses, and residents, is designed to boost revenue generation, ensure fairness in taxation, and improve access to social services across the state.
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Force HQ Confirms Sunday Attack on Kaduna Churches, as CAN Compiles List of 177 Abducted Worshippers
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, said the confirmation followed a verification exercise conducted by the police operational units and intelligence sources.
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NCDC Confirms 13 New Lassa Fever Cases in Ondo and Edo, National Toll Hits 924, With 172 Deaths
Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi States account for over ninety percent of the confirmed cases so far.
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FCT Workers End Strike, Following Breakthrough in NLC/TUC-Led Negotiations
The directive was contained in a circular jointly issued by the TUC and NLC earlier today, following what has been described as a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, NYESOM WIKE.
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Ogun State Police Mount Surveillance in Ajebo Community
In a statement confirming the development, CSP Omolola Odutola said the operatives discovered that the Fulani settlers in Ajebo are not hostile migrants but long-standing residents, living peacefully within the community.
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MICROSOFT FOUNDER, BILL GATES, BAGS NIGERIA'S CFR NATIONAL AWARD
The philanthropist arrived in Nigeria to discuss health and development initiatives.
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FG Mourns 42 People Killed in Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion
Information Minister said government is pained that despite sustained public sensitisation and repeated warnings about the danger of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, some citizens still take such life-threatening risks.
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Diezani in London Court for Preliminary Hearing on Bribery Charges
The preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, are meant to set the stage for the actual trial, which begins on January 26, and could last up to twelve weeks.
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Police Arrest 8 Suspects Advocating for "Democratic of the Yoruba" in Ogun State
The Ogun State PPRO said exhibits recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.
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Online Portal Opens, As PSC Invites Applications for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables
Detailed guidelines, requirements and the application link will be made available on the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (to be activated on 15th December 2025) and on the official websites and social media handles of the Police Service Commission and Nigeria Police Force.
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NDLEA Arrest Boutique Dealer for Smuggling 127 Wraps of Cocaine
NDLEA spokesman disclosed that EJIOFOR who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra state, was taken into NDLEA custody upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday October 8, 2025.
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CRS Governor Hosts 4 Predecessors at Symbolic Lighting of Iconic '2025 Carnival Calabar & Festival Christmas Tree'
These include Dr Clement Ebri (January 1992 - November 17, 1993), Mr Donald Duke (May 1999 - May 2007), Mr Liyel Imoke (May 2007 - May 2015), Prof Ben Ayade (May 2015 - May 2023, who joined Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu at the event.
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WNTD 2025: CAPPA HAILS ADO-EKITI SMOKE-FREE CITY DECLARATION ...URGES FG TO BOOST TOBACCO CONTROL FUNDING
"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
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77,792 Suspects Arrested; 14, 225 Convicted; 14.8m kg of Illicit Drugs Seized in NDLEA's 5-Year Scorecard
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig-Gen MOHAMED BUBA MARWA presented the scorecard at an awards and commendation ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja.
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Police Service Commission Warns About Circulation of Fake Police Recruitment Portal
In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, the PSC noted that there is currently no ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force, and no portal has been opened for such exercise.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES FENE OSAKWE ON HIS UK AWARD AS ‘CYBER PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR’
Fene Osakwe is the first African to receive the prestigious honour. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his achievement reflects the talent, resilience, and global impact of Nigerian professionals.
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RAISE TOBACCO TAX TO 100 PERCENT, SAVE LIVES, HEALTHCARE COSTS - CAPPA
“We urge the government to act fast and raise the taxes on tobacco and related products to 100 percent. This is a proven way to not only discourage tobacco and e-cigarette use, but also save billions in healthcare costs.”
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WORLD HEALTH DAY: CAPPA DEMANDS IMPROVED HEALTHCARE FUNDING, HEALTHY FOOD POLICIES
With 2025 WHD theme as "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", CAPPA noted that this year’s reflection provides an opportunity for the government to review and strengthen its healthy food systems so it can guarantee Nigerians’ access to nutritious food.
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RULAAC Demands Credible Investigation of Ifeanyi Okeke's Detention Over Controversial Death of Nnamdi Chidi in Enugu Community
The Executive Director of RULAAC, OKECHUKWU NWANGUMA said there was the need for a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause of NNAMDI CHIDI’s death and the authenticity of an autopsy report suggesting that he was murdered.
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NCC ATTRACTS $1B NEW TELECOM INVESTMENTS, AS MAIDA-LED MGT UNVEILS SCORECARD
Dr AMINU MAIDA equally used the opportunity to dispel insinuations about the newly introduced 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance for operators, saying it was in line with standard practice to ensure the rotation of management for transparency, accountability and sustainability.
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President Tinubu Suspends Trips to South Africa and Angola, as Security Crisis Worsens
President TINUBU initially planned to jet out of Abuja today to Johannesburg, South Africa; venue of the G-Twenty Summit, before proceeding from there to Luanda, Angola for the AU-EU summit, which begins on Monday next week.
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DEATH OF WOMAN REFUSED BLOOD TRANSFUSION: RIVERS STATE SEALS MATERNITY CLINIC
The facility owned by one Comfort Etuk, operated from a three-bedroom apartment, which was converted into a six-bed maternity home.
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FHC Denies Bail to Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Accused of Terrorism Financing
Justice EMEKA NWITE, who is presiding over the case, also denied bail to ADAMU’s three other co-accused persons - BALARABE ABDULLAHI ILELAH, AMINU MOHAMMED BOSE and KABIRU YAHAYA MOHAMMED.
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RESIDENTS OF IKOYI-OBALENDE CELEBRATE, AS FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU UNVEILS UPGRADED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
The Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Hon Fuad Atanda Lawal, described the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Health Centre as one of his biggest achievements, as he prepares to exit office after eight years.
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Lagos Officials Rescue Unstable Woman in Distress at Panti Police Station
An unsigned statement on the Facebook page of the Lagos State Government further indicates that the unidentified woman took an Uber ride from Lekki to the Panti Police Station, with her luggage of three bags of different sizes.
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Countdown to 2025 Law and Culture Dinner: NBA Eti-Osa Celebrates Culture and Professionalism
The Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA said the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Presidential Pardons: Group Demands Discontinuation of Drug Trafficking Trial of Suspended DCP Kyari
MEN said in view of recent presidential pardons extended to convicted drug traffickers, fraudsters, kidnappers, and bandits — many of whom were arrested by DCP Kyari’s team in the line of duty, there was no moral justification to keep him in detention.
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