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Egbetokun revives police awards for outstanding cops

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode  Egbetokun, has ordered the resuscitation of the Nigeria Police Force awards and commendation system to appreciate personnel for good deeds. Egbetokun explained that the move was in line with Section 92 of the Police Act 2020 and Order 68 of the Force Orders…

Opposition attacks FG as Presidency lambasts EU poll observers

Standard bearers of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, have lampooned the Presidency for rejecting the European Union final report on the February 25 presidential election. The EU Observer Mission in its report faulted the polls owing to “enduring…

Irabor rallying point for military’s success against terrorism – Lawmaker

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd), has been referred to as the focal point for the military’s victory against terrorism by Hon Philip Agbese, the lawmaker who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. Agbese spoke to newsmen on Sunday in reaction to Irabor’s pulling out of…

Makinde preaches youths inclusion, counsels against japa

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, urged Nigerian youths, particularly in the state, to key into the opportunities created by his administration by contributing and getting the rewards, rather than leaving the country for foreign lands in search of imaginary greener pastures. Makinde gave this advice while inspecting…

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Lagos Sallah holiday

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, returned to Abuja after being away for nearly two weeks. The President had on June 20 departed Abuja for Paris, France, where he attended the summit for a New Global Financing Pact hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. From Paris, he moved to London for…

Bayelsa group laments month-long restriction on keke riders 

A pressure group, Bayelsa Development Initiative, has berated Governor Douye Diri for the continued ban on night operations of commercial tricycles, also called Keke, in Yenagoa and its environs. The BDI, in a statement issued by its Secretary, Michael  Rodamini, said it was insensitive and unimaginable for the governor to have…

LASG moves to curb pipeline vandalism

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to curbing pipeline vandalism and ensuring that residents of the state are protected from the activities of pipeline vandals. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Sholabomi Shasore, stated this at a stakeholders’ forum/public enlightenment programme organised for oil and…

Gov’s wife hosts Muslims, preaches unity

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised Muslims to be faithful, available and teachable, emulating the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir. The governor’s wife gave the advise at the Eid-ul-Adha celebration hosted by the First Family at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday. “In line with our annual…

Lagos perm secs get official vehicles

The Lagos State Government at the weekend presented official vehicles to six Permanent Secretaries sworn in on  May 18, 2023. The state’s Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, during the presentation of the new official vehicles, said…

Opponents would’ve mocked me if I lost senatorial bid – Oshiomhole

A former Governor of Edo State and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says he would have been ridiculed by his political opponents if he had lost the February 25 senatorial election. Oshiomhole stated this during the post-inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honour by friends and well…