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• Police warn unaccredited individuals against monitoring Edo election

  19-09-2024 23:35 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that the police had perfected a top synergy with the Army, Air Force, DSS, Navy and other sister agencies to ensure a violent free election.The Police have warned individuals without assigned legitimate duties to steer clear of the Edo governorship election monitoring process.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, in charge of security for the election, Frank Mba, gave the warning at a news conference, on Thursday in Benin.Mba said that the individuals included those claiming to be me
  
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• Lagos to boost nighttime security with 32,000 solar street lights

  28-01-2025 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the procurement and installation of 32 000 solar-powered street lights across the metropolis to boost security and safety at night, in line with the Smart City projects.Meanwhile, the state government also disclosed that the work on the ongoing construction of the Solar Street Lighting Project has reached 90 percent completion.  The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who disclosed the
  
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• At 10, I had to stop school, which is when I discovered chess — Tunde Onakoya

  28-01-2025 17:56 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel ElebekeThe story of Tunde Onakoya is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Growing up in a small community, Tunde faced a major setback when he had to drop out of school at the age of 10.
  While his peers attended classes, he stayed home for years with an uncertain future. However, destiny had different plans, and his path changed with the discovery of chess.“Chess taught me strategy, discipline, and gave me my own identity,” Onakoya revealed during the launch of
  
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• Police recover lifeless body of man shot by gunmen along Onitsha-Owerri expressway

  28-01-2025 17:54 via vanguardngr.com
  …Begin InvestigationsBy Chimaobi NwaiwuNnewi — The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a yet-to-be-identified man who was reportedly shot dead by gunmen along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway.According to sources near the scene, the victim was trailed and attacked by gunmen driving a Toyota Sienna vehicle along the busy expressway. Eyewitnesses, who spoke anonymously, said the victim was shot in the stomach and left for dead.“The gunmen
  
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• We’ll leverage local technology to deepen data privacy awareness – NDPC National commissioner

  28-01-2025 17:50 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel ElebekeThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced its commitment to leveraging local technology to enhance data privacy awareness among citizens.Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark Global Privacy Day, the National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, emphasized the importance of developing indigenous digital technologies to drive data protection and boost Nigeria’s global competitiveness.“We can’t keep relying on foreign technologies for wh
  
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• FG aims to cut port operation costs by 25% – Oyetola

  28-01-2025 17:47 via vanguardngr.com
  The federal government has revealed plans to roll out the National Single Window (NSW) as part of efforts to cut the cost of doing business in Nigerian ports by at least 25 per cent.The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adeboyega Oyetola, disclosed in Lagos on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ forum that the implementation of the Single Window System will enhance efficiency and potentially reduce costs by at least 25 per cent.The World Bank highlights that the cost of doing business at Nigeria
  
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• Leicester City helicopter crash was accidental, inquest finds

  28-01-2025 17:36 via vanguardngr.com
  The helicopter crash that killed the owner of Premier League football club Leicester City was an accident, an inquest jury ruled on Tuesday.Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died when the Thai billionaire’s personal helicopter crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from the club’s King Power Stadium following a match in October 2018.The inquest at Leicester City Hall in central England examined his death, along with those of the aircraft&rsq
  
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• Release Sowore now – RULAAC

  28-01-2025 17:34 via vanguardngr.com
  …Condemns illegal detentionBy Gabriel EwepuAbuja — The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of Mr. Omoyele Sowore, condemning his continued detention by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).In a statement signed by RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, the organization criticized the bail conditions set for Sowore’s release, describing them as illegal.Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential
  
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• Trump stops HIV funding for Nigeria, others

  28-01-2025 17:31 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry OduahThe US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump.This decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative providing HIV/AIDS treatment across Africa and other regions. The move stems from an executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office which direc
  
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• NAFDAC launches operation clean up Aba

  28-01-2025 17:28 via vanguardngr.com
  … Seals cemetery market over circulation of fake food, beverages… Confiscates fake food and beverage products worth over N5bnBy Chioma ObinnaThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed the popular Cemetery market in Aba, Abia State as part of efforts to curb the circulation of fake and substandard wine and beverages in Nigeria.The market is allegedly known as a haven for the largest cartel ring for the manufacture of fake wines and beverages
  
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• Driving an unregistered car on Nigerian roads is an offense – Force PRO warns

  28-01-2025 17:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Efe OnodjaeThe Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that driving an unregistered vehicle on any Nigerian road or highway is a criminal offense punishable by law.Adejobi made this statement via X (formerly Twitter) while responding to a user with the handle @hookahsmokerNevertheless, who alleged that police officers in Ogun State extorted N200,000 from him at a police station.The user explained that his car, a Lexus 350, was unregistered because he purchased
  
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• Gumi planning to destabilise Igboland – IPOB’s Lawyer

  28-01-2025 17:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Chinonso AlozieOwerri- The Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Tuesday said an Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has a plot to destabilise the South East region.Ejiofor spoke to newsmen in Owerri while replying to the report credited to Gumi calling on Igbo youths to be armed so that they can fight the IPOB in the name of security.Angered by this proposal, Ejiofor said among other things; “My attention has been drawn to an absurd statement by the promin
  
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• Sanwo-Olu unveils plan to construct flyover to connect Ojo riverine communities

  28-01-2025 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed his administration’s plans to construct a flyover to link riverine communities in the Oriade Local Council Development Area. The flyover would open up the axis and ensure seamless traffic movement for better socio-economic activities.Sanwo-Olu, however, warned residents not to dump waste on the highways and four newly flagged-off roads in LCDA and Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area on Tuesday.The four iconic strategi
  
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• Senate Committee laments Nigeria’s 7.6m out-of-school children

  28-01-2025 17:21 via vanguardngr.com
  …Tasks Religious, Traditional Leaders on Girl-Child Education…Urges World Bank to Extend AGILE Project to All States and FCTBy Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary), Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s alarming number of out-of-school children, estimated by UNESCO to be 7.6 million. Of this number, 3.9 million are girls at the primary and junior secondary levels.He lamented that more than 50% of
  
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• 5 things to know about Adebayo Ogunlesi, Nigerian entrepreneur who sold firm to BlackRock for $12.5bn

  28-01-2025 17:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Lawrence AgboThe recent flames of recognition of Nigerians do not look like they will be extinguished anytime soon with Adebayo Ogunlesi latest to attract global recognition.
  Adebayo Ogunlesi, a globally renowned investor recently made the headlines following the acquisition of his company Global Infrastructure Partners by the world biggest asset management company BlackRock in a multi-million dollar deal.Ogunlesi was recently appointed by OpenAI to its Board of Directors to advise the compan
  
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• We must rally support for our troops – Senate

  28-01-2025 17:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Henry UmoruABUJA: The Senate has called on Nigerians to unite in supporting the Nigerian Army’s efforts to eradicate terrorism and ensure a safer and more secure nation.In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua (APC, Katsina Central), the Senate emphasized the importance of collective support for the military and urged the federal government to prioritize the Army’s needs, including funding and essential resources.
  
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• Nigeria pushes for renewable energy, aims for net zero by 2060

  28-01-2025 17:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Favour Ulebor, AbujaThe Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing renewable energy and achieving net zero emissions by 2060 through robust policies and collaborations.The Director of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Iniobong Abiola-Awe, who was represented by Edidiong Aboje at the Nigeria Climate Change Forum hosted by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, themed; Accelerating the Transition towards a Net-Zero Future in Africa, on Tuesday in
  
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• Police arrest 179 individuals involved in laundering over ₦11 billion

  28-01-2025 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  **iGP Calls for Support from All Relevant MDAsBy: Kingsley OmonobiThe Police headquarters on Tuesday said that it has intensified efforts towards tackling financial and money laundering crimes to lift Nigeria out of FATF Grey List noting that the efforts have led to the arrest of 179 individuals involved in laundering over ₦11 billion.Force headquarters made this known in a statement saying, “In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, de
  
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• AFCON 2025: Football enthusiasts rate Super Eagles Group C favourites

  28-01-2025 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Some football enthusiasts in Aba on Tuesday said that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have all it takes to excel at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to begin in Morocco in December.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025 AFCON draw conducted in Morocco on Monday paired the Super Eagles with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C.Some of the enthusiasts, who spoke to NAN in Aba, said that the team got an easy pairing, but that it had all that was needed to overcome the
  
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• US Justice Dept fires officials involved in Trump prosecutions

  28-01-2025 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  The US Justice Department fired a number of officials on Monday who were involved in the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.“Acting attorney general James McHenry made this decision because he did not believe these officials could be trusted to faithfully implement the president’s agenda because of their significant role in prosecuting the president,” a Justice Department official said.The official did not specify now many people had their employment terminated, b
  
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• Lagos to open 280-bed space general hospital in December – Governor Sanwo-Olu

  28-01-2025 16:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the 280 bed-space multi-specialist general hospital project in Ojo Local Government Area will be ready by the end of 2025. The governor said this when he paid a working visit to the facility on Tuesday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism that the facility would be operational by the end of the year. ALSO READ: Ooni to build multi-million Naira Chemotherapy Centre in UCH He described the project as an end-to-end healthcare facility equ
  
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• CBN approves waiver of non-refundable license renewal fee for BDCs

  28-01-2025 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, today announced that it has approved the waiver of non refundable annual license renewal fees for existing Bureaux De Change (BDCs) in the country.The apex Bank disclosed this in a circular to all BDC operators and stakeholders in the financial services industry.
  The circular signed by the Acting Director, Financial Policy and Regulations Department, CBN, John Onojah stated: “This is to inform all existing bureaux de change that furth
  
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• How Wike bankrolled Bala Mohammed‘s Governorship campaign – Dogara

  28-01-2025 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  John AlechenuABUJA: A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has exposed the pivotal role played by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who was then Rivers State Governor, in the emergence of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi State Governor in 2023.The former Speaker spoke amidst a public spat between Wike and Mohammed over the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Dogara, in an open letter titled, “Gov. Bala vs Wike: Let the truth be told&r
  
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• Kano drops charges against all #EndBadGovernance protesters

  28-01-2025 16:18 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Kano State Government has withdrawn all criminal charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters, marking a significant victory for justice and civil liberties in Nigeria.Vanguard learnt that the Attorney General of Kano State, through the Director of Public Prosecutions, ordered the discontinuation of the charges on 27 January 2025.This decision addresses the controversial arrests made during the nationwide protests held between 1 and 10 August 2024.In a stat
  
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• FG issues 10 gas distribution licences to companies for 25 years

  28-01-2025 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Obas EsiedesaThe Federal Government yesterday issued 25-year gas distribution licences to companies covering 10 franchise areas in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt and Benin for the establishment, construction and operations of gas distribution networks.Benefiting companies include NNPC, Shell, Central Horizon Gas Company, Falcon, Axxela and NIPCO.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, which issued the licences, said it received over 30 applications from com
  
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• Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon

  28-01-2025 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH,  from Wednesday .The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Tuesday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council.“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, Jan. 29th, corresponding to the 29th day
  
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• Nigerians entitled to act in self-defence against law enforcement agents - Lawyer

  28-01-2025 16:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Nigerian lawyer, Muhammed Adam, has said citizens have the right to act in self-defence when confronted by unlawful aggression and mistreatment from police officers, military personnel and other law enforcement agents. Adam, popularly known as Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@egi_nupe___) on X, made this known in an interview with Pulse. Adam's remarks followed the killing of Aminu Halisu Sahabi, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operative, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Ch
  
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• Are Nigerians entitled to act in self-defence against law enforcement agents?

  28-01-2025 16:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Nigerian lawyer, Muhammed Adam, has said citizens have the right to act in self-defence when confronted by unlawful aggression and mistreatment from police officers, military personnel and other law enforcement agents. Adam, popularly known as Foundational Nupe Lawyer (@egi_nupe___) on X, made this known in an interview with Pulse. Adam's remarks followed the killing of Aminu Halisu Sahabi, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operative, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Ch
  
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• Interior ministry generated N6 billion in 2024 — Tunji-Ojo

  28-01-2025 16:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday said that the ministry generated over N6 billion  in 2024 after rendering several services to Nigerians.Tunji-Ojo said this during the 2025 First Quarter Media briefing in Abuja.He said that out of the N6 billion, N3,220,035 was generated from the expatriate quota, N2,409,282 from marriage services, N392,790 from citizenship while N12,350 was raked in from a place of worship.He further stated that in 2023, 32,640 officers and men were
  
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• South Korean airplane catches fire, passengers evacuated – Report

  28-01-2025 15:57 via vanguardngr.com
  The tail of a passenger aircraft caught fire at an international airport in South Korea’s second-largest city on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 176 people on board, Yonhap news agency reported.The Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong from Gimhae International Airport in southeastern Busan caught fire at around 10:30 pm local time (1330 GMT), the news agency reported.A total of 169 passengers and seven flight attendants were evacuated down inflatable slides, Yonhap said, without providin
  
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