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COAS to Fresh Troops: Take Battle to Terrorists, Uphold Military Discipline
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to be decisive against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening the country while maintaining professionalism and respect for human rights. Shaibu gave the charge on Saturday during the Passing Out Parade of the recruits…
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Casemiro set to join Messi at Inter Miami
Inter Miami are closing in on the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after reaching an agreement that is now awaiting formal completion and official announcement. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that a verbal agreement has been sealed between all parties, with the remaining formalities already resolved. The move will see Casemiro leave Europe for a…
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Ortom dismisses Benue probe report, accuses Alia of political witch-hunt
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has rejected the report of the state Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry and described it as a politically motivated witch-hunt. Ortom’s position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Makurdi by his media assistant, Mr Paul Zege, in reaction to the submission of…
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Low voter turnout in Ilawe-Ekiti as BVAS challenge hits Ado-Ekiti polling unit
Ilawe-Ekiti on Saturday experienced low voter turnout in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who moved round the town, also observed that some residents were busy with their commercial activities, while others were actively engaged in house chores. NAN also noted that INEC officials were at their duty…
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Ekiti 2026: INEC official rates Ekiti election as peaceful, commends security agencies
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has commended voters and election officials for their peaceful and professional conduct across the state. Omoseyindemi told journalists after monitoring the governorship exercise in the state on Saturday that the election was largely peaceful. “We never had it so good. You can…
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6 die in Ibadan multiple vehicle accident
Tragedy occured on Friday night at the Ibadan toll gate end of the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway as six persons died in a multiple vehicle accident. The Oyo State Fire Service Agency, in a statement issued by its Chairman, Mr Moroof Akinwande, on Saturday, said that eight persons were however rescued in the crash. Akinwande said that…
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Customs leads joint operation against wildlife crime, seizes 22 elephant tusks, nabs 4 suspects
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A ‘, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has recorded a breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking with the seizure of 22 elephant tusks worth over ₦126.3 million, with four suspects arrested.…
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Tinubu orders security reinforcement at NIPSS, Kuru, pledges to support families of fallen soldiers, policeman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and permanent reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, following a recent attack on the perimeter of the institute by bandits. He said the incident has strengthened the resolve of the Federal Government to protect national institutions, support…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu grants CGC Adeniyi a 6-month tenure extension
President Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026. The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single…
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Ekiti Governorship Election: Police Announce Statewide Movement Restriction, Exempt Exam Candidates
Ekiti State Police Command has announced a statewide restriction on vehicular movement ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20. According to the command, the restriction will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on election day and will apply to both inter-state and intra-state movements across Ekiti State. In a…