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Jan

30

2024

Three Police Officers Dismissed Over Armed Robbery

NewsCrime, Ogun State

Inspector Taiwo Kolawole, Inspector John Ogbe, and Cpl Idowu Sunday of the Ijebu-Ife division were fired by Police Commissioner Abiodun Alamutu of Ogun state for their roles in armed robbery and extortion. The information was made public on Tuesday during a parade at the Eleweran Police Headquarters in Abeokuta, where 27 other suspects—including cultists, armed robbers, and kidnappers—as well as the sacked policemen were introduced. The dismissal came after a report by Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode student Kashimao Emmanuel, which resulted in the arrest of the cops and a citizen, driver Adesiyan Mathew. Emmanuel claimed that…

Jan

30

2024

By David Okoye

South-West Speakers Advocate Multi-Level Policing Amid Security Concerns

NewsSecurity

In order to address Nigeria's security concerns, a delegation from the South-West Conference of Speakers paid Governor Seyi Makinde a visit in Ibadan and advocated for the implementation of a multi-level policing system. To offer condolences for the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on January 16, the visit was made. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Olubunmi Adelugba, Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, emphasised the necessity of a change from exclusive to concurrent listing, allowing each state to maintain control over its security. He emphasised the significance of unified laws to address shared issues in the area.…

Jan

30

2024

By David Okoye

NiMet Issues Dust Haze Warning Across Nigeria

NewsNigeria, Opinion

A three-day countrywide dust haze is predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to occur from Wednesday to Friday. A moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2 to 5 kilometres is predicted across the north on Wednesday. Dust haze will be present in the North-Central and interior South, while coastal towns will see patches of cloud and an overall hazy atmosphere. On Thursday, there will be a mild dust cloud over the north, resulting in a visibility range of 2 to 5 km horizontally and less than or equal to 1,000 metres locally. There will be a…

Jan

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze condemns slander against Umahi, threatens legal action against those behind 9.3 billion plot.

News, Opinion, PoliticsDave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

After an in-depth investigation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has confirmed that each contractor has the authority to instruct the Ministry to pay their preferred bank once contract jobs have been verified as finished. Moreover, we assert unequivocally that Senator Dave Umahi did not grant any 9.3 billion contracts. He was committed to serving the people as the governor of Ebonyi State during the relevant period. It is significant to remember that Senator Umahi was a sitting member of the 10th Assembly, representing the honourable people of Ebonyi South, till August 20, 2023, at the time of the purported payments to the microfinance…

Jan

29

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Idris Allocates N27.5 Million to Support Law Students’ Tuition

NewsEducation, Kebbi state

38 state indigenous students attending the Nigerian Law School will have their tuition and registration costs paid for by a N27.5 million grant approved by Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris. Commissioner for Justice Junaidu Bello-Marshal announced the announcement on Monday in a statement that was made public in Birnin Kebbi. The authorised monies are meant to help students with their financial burden, especially in light of the Nigerian Law School's recent fee rises. Bar Part I students would receive N650,000 apiece, while 28 Bar Part II students will receive N750,000 each, according to the commissioner's specifications. The decision to seek the…