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The Governor maintained that the decision was not punitive, but principled and in alignment with global best practices. He said it is designed to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants, while safeguarding the integrity of government institutions.
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Those affected include the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff to the Governor, All Commissioners, Chairmen and members of boards, councils, commissions, institutions, and parastatals, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.
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The leadership of the NNPP aligned with the founder and Board of Trustees Chairman, BONIFACE ANIEBONAM, announced the development during a media briefing on Tuesday, following its long-running legal battle with the KWANKWASO group and INEC.
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The Force PRO said while the Nigeria Police Force does not act on rumours, the safety concerns raised by members of the public have been duly noted.
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The Presidential spokesman, BAYO ONANUGA, said the approval underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges effectively and to strengthen national defence capabilities further.
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Dr. SAM AMADI advocates a development model that allows Nigeria’s regions to grow according to their peculiar strengths and priorities.
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Confirming the extended vacation in a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA noted that since he began the vacation, President TINUBU has continued to keep in touch with home, directing the affairs of the nation.
In a post on its social media handles, the US Mission Nigeria backed its comment with media reports and comments by organisations working in the country.
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The NDC candidate said the coming election marks another opportunity for Nigerians to assess the records, ideas and programmes of those seeking to lead the country amid the prevailing economic and security challenges.
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Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
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Justice PETER KEKEMEKE of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, granted UMAR bail following his arraignment by the on a four-count charge bordering on allegedly conferring undue advantage on himself.
Unless the state takes concrete steps to institutionalize accountability, improve police welfare, ensure operational independence, and rebuild public trust, Nigerians’ dream of an effective, democratic, and humane police force will remain an elusive aspiration.
Nigeria’s first match of the 13th Africa Cup of Nations finals will be against Tunisia’s senior women national team at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, 6th July, before other games against Botswana and Algeria in the group phase.
The game was barely two minutes old when Canada went in front after a strong run by Molly Hale from the left was smartly finished off by Gabriela Istocki.
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EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of Okungbowa is a statement in connection with an online viral video in which he was purported seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.
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Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 struck out the case after the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, withdrew the suit following an out-of-court settlement among the parties.
The Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly match in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday.
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The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, disclosed in a statement that items recovered from IWAJOMO include an AK-49 rifle and magazines, with twenty rounds of live ammunition.
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EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement that Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu allegedly committed the offence between the period of June 2023 and August 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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The Governor’s Special Adviser said the Isese Day celebration in Lagos will feature prayers, rituals, processions, and cultural displays, coordinated by the Association of African Traditional Religion Nigeria and Overseas.
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This is a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and should not be tolerated any further. President Trump’s statement is a wake-up call to action. If the Nigerian government is unable to address this issue effectively, then it must collaborate with those who can help us flush out these terrorists.
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INFANTINO said critics should meditate, pray or watch a football match, instead of spreading hate and false rumours about his leadership.
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PSC spokesman, IKECHUKWU ANI, disclosed in a statement that the decision of the Commission has been transmitted to the Inspector General of Police for implementation in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission, ONYEMUCHE NNAMANI.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, BAYO ONANUGA, said the visit paves the way for the rekindling of ancestral bonds and the igniting a new era of diplomatic, cultural, and economic possibilities between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.
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They are ABDULRAZAK UMAR, alias ABU KHALIFA/ABU KHALID; YUNUSA MUSA, alias YUNUSA BIN MUSA; and SHAMSU ADAMU SANI, alias ABU ITISAR, who are all from Niger State.
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Both Deputy Speaker BENJAMIN KALU and Senator ORJI UZOR KALU, who are from the same Bende Local Government Area within Abia North Senatorial District, made the conflicting claims in separate statements on their social media handles, which were posted almost simultaneously.
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This year’s grand finale will feature Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi taking on Kwara United FC of Ilorin in the men’s final, while Cup holders Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt will tackle Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia in the women's final.
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In a terse message on his official X.com handle, President Tinubu said: “This was my message today to the heart of our nation - our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee.”
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The PPRO, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN said after the driver fled with the vehicle documents and key, officers searched the vehicle and discovered an Army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags containing cannabis.
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The Police Public Relations Officer, ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, disclosed in a statement that DOGARA JOHN was caught with twenty vandalized reflective road studs, allegedly removed from the Third Mainland Bridge.
