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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG suspends correctional officers over passport scam

Two personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service have been suspended.The Federal Government suspended the two officers following an attempt to procure an international passport for an inmate. The suspension was confirmed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS and Deputy Controller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar, on Saturday. Abubakar described the incident as a misconduct “detected through the automated passport application and other holistic reforms within the Nigeria Immigration Service.” The detection was made possible by collaboration between agencies within the Ministry of Interior. The incident, which occurred about a fortnight ago, violated established rules and procedures, making it unacceptable and impermissible. Abubakar said “necessary discip...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UniAbuja admission quota for medicine rises to 200

The University of Abuja (UniAbuja), on Saturday, June 21, announced an increase in the admission quota for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme of the university.The authorities said the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) approved an increase in the admission quota from 75 to 200. UniAbuja spokesman, Dr Habib Yakoob, in a statement, noted that the decision was the outcome of a rigorous and objective re-accreditation exercise conducted by a team of 17 MDCN members at the university. MDCN Registrar, Prof. Fatima Kyari, commended the university management for the continuous improvement in all the requirements, resulting in the additional opportunity to admit more students. She, however, highlighted the need for further development in key areas, in...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ARREST OF MOST WANTED VICIOUS AND NOTORIOUS HIRED KILLER AND HEAD OF KILLERS GANG IN THE HISTORY OF LAGOS STATE IN RECENT TIME, WASIU AKINWADE A.K.A OLORI ESO

The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a significant breakthrough in its relentless fight against crime of violence and other criminalities in Lagos State. Today, June 20, 2025, Tactical Squad operatives of the Command successfully in a well-coordinated special operation code-named Silence, Speed and Surprise trailed and arrested Wasiu Akinwande aka Olori Eso, a 44-year-old notorious hired killer and head of killers gang and cultist kingpin who along with his multiple gangs and hoodlums have been terrorizing Mushin area of Lagos State and its environs. This serial killer suspect is the most wanted suspect in Lagos history in recent time. His arrest marks a huge success in the ongoing fight against violent crimes that are threats to security and safety of res...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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U.S bombs Iran nuclear facilities

The US says it carried out strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran: Natanz, Isfahan and Fordo - the latter is believed to be the most difficult and prized targetIn a televised address to the nation, Trump hailed the operation as a "spectacular military success", warning Tehran to quickly make peace or face "far greater" attacksThe US reportedly used heavy bunker-busting bombs dropped from B-2 strategic stealth bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles - details could be announced at a Pentagon briefing later on SundayIran's state media admit part of the Fordo site was "attacked by enemy strikes", but it is downplaying the extent of the damageTehran had earlier warned it would target American interests in the Middle East in retaliation for any US attack - so far it has fired missiles at Isr...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JAMB announces June 28 for mop-up exam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, 28th June 2025, as the date for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up examination. In a statement released by JAMB’s Public Communications Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, “the Board disclosed that a total of 96,838 candidates would be participating in the mop-up exercise. “These include 5,096 spill-over candidates, those who experienced biometric verification failures during the main UTME, and 91,742 candidates who were absent during the main and resit examinations.” The Board encouraged the printing of notification slips from Monday, 23rd June 2025, to prepare for the forthcoming exercise. It was said the exam would take place in 183 centres across the country, wit...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu condemns Borno suicide attack, mourns victims of Kano explosion

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State. The President mourned those who lost their lives, describing the weekend attack as cowardly. He urged security agencies to double their efforts in routing remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents who resort to attacks on soft targets as a diversionary tactic. President Tinubu condoled with the Government and people of Borno State over the incident and directed the National Emergency Management Agency to support survivors. The President also sympathised with the families of those killed or injured by an explosion on Saturday morning in Kano. The explosion at a scrap metal factory affected 15 people, with five of them losing their lives. President Tinubu stressed the importance of workplace safet...

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22Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Alao Knocks Makinde For Prioritizing Political Showmanship Over Real Needs Of Citizens

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former gubernatorial aspirant of the party, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has come hard on Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of prioritizing political showmanship over the genuine needs of citizens of the state. Alao in a release on Sunday by his Media Office, vehemently condemned Makinde’s 2025 State of the State Address and budgetary decisions, stating that they expose a disturbing pattern of gross mismanagement, misinformation, and misplaced priorities that threaten the welfare of the people of the state. According to him, despite a ₦678 billion budget, with half devoted to capital expenditure, the state continues to grapple with soaring debt repayments—external debt servicing alone surged by 143.7% in the firs...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIPR tasks NUJ on promotion of nation’s reputation

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to institute the culture of reputation building and management for the nation in its professional conduct. The President of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, made the call in his remarks at the 70th Anniversary Gala/Award Night and Book Presentation of the NUJ on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the NIPR is proud to be identified with the NUJ in the celebration of the milestone achievement. He commended the President of the Union, Alhassan Yahya, for bringing past national leaders of the NUJ to celebrate its 70th Anniversary. “I see three things about the NUJ, which include the journey of responsibility from 1955 for the liberty of Nigeria and today we are cel...

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22Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Femi Soneye, NNPCL’s Spokesman Resigns

Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, toNNPC Ltd., has resigned from his position. Mr Soneye, in a message posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, said the decision would allow him to devote more time to his family and attend to personal responsibilities that required his closer presence. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support and collaboration in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC story over the past 20 months. Dear esteemed colleagues, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve shown in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC Ltd. story over the past 20 months. “Your role in building a vibrant and effective ...

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22Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NCoS Suspends 2 Officers Over Inmate International Passport Scandal

Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has suspended two of its personnel following a recent incident involving a convicted inmate allegedly attempting to process an international passport while in custody. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations OfficerSPRO), DCC Abubakar Umar, on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Umar said that the misconduct was detected through the automated passport application system operated by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), underscoring the effectiveness of ongoing inter-agency cooperation. The Service wishes to clarify that this misconduct was uncovered a fortnight ago through reforms introduced in the NIS, which flagged the irregularity. “This particularly speaks to inter-agency collaboration and cooperation,” the statement read. ...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ARD-UATH trains 237 officers on how to handle accident emergency victims

By NAN The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), Gwagwalada, says it has trained 237 law enforcement officers in FCT on how to handle accident emergency victims. The beneficiaries of the training are from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and men of the Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), all from the Gwagwalada Command of the FCT. The association disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. The association also disclosed that the training also came along with free medical services to enable the officers have a good state of mind while carrying out their duty. Reacting to the training and medical outreach, Dr. Adams Egwakhide, the Chief of Staff/Chairman, Committee on Special Duties, ARD-UATH sai...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI SWORN IN AS NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) has been sworn in as the new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association, improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji Secretary - Dr. Christoph...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI SWORN IN AS NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) has been sworn in as the new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association, improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji Secretary - Dr. Christoph...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NEW INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OF XJAYS ESV IKENNA LANSAR AGHAJI PROMISES TO IMPROVE UPON PREDECESSORS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

Marist Bothers' Juniorate Old Boys Association (XJAYS) elected a new International President, ESV Ikenna Lansar Aghaji FNIVS. FCAI. The swearing in with his EXCO members took place at the school premises at Uturu in Abia State. In his acceptance speech, he promised to improve on what his predecessors had done and take the Association to a higher level. Financial stability at the International level, promising acquisition of income generating properties for the Association. Improved visibility, and better commitment of the elected EXCO Members. Ikenna hit the ground running with his team as promised, slating his first EXCO meeting the following day without delay. The EXCO members elected are: President - ESV Ikenna Lansar AghajiSecretary - Dr. Christopher AghalibeAsst. Secretary -...

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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Youth Voice Survey 2025 ‘ll help bridge gap in governance- Group   

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Citizen Commons International, a youth advocacy group, says Nigerian Youth Voice Survey 2025 seeks to shape the future of the country and bridge the gap in governance.Mr Olalekan Oshunkoya, the Executive Director of the group disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday.Oshunkoya also said that the survey was a special effort dedicated to capturing the experiences, opinions, ideas, and thoughts of young Nigerians.“It is an intentional effort to ensure that young people across Nigeria are mobilised and supported to share their thoughts, ideas and opinion on the future of Nigeria.“The survey is an extension of our youth conversation for the ‘New Nigeria’, designed to engage Nigerian youths, create awareness, and highlight policy issues of importance ...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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OPEN LETTER TO NIGERIANS EXPOSING THE ORCHESTRATED CAMPAIGN OF DEFAMATION AND INTIMIDATION AGAINST REBECCA OMOKAMO -GODWIN ISAAC, HOMADIL REALTY DRIVEN BY COLLEEN MERO YESUFU AND THE EFCC

By Danjuma Lafia Land disputes in Abuja are not uncommon. However, when they involve high-profile families, corporate entities, and federal agencies like the EFCC, they tend to mutate into national spectacles. Such is the case of the heated legal and reputational battle involving Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, her husband Isaac Ishaku Yusuf, and their real estate firm, Homadil Realty Limited. The dispute over Plot 4022A09 Guzape, and Plots 1861 and 1862 B07 Katampe Main, has revealed not just a property conflict, but a coordinated public assault and systemic imbalance fueled by media, bureaucracy, and selective law enforcement.What began as a civil ownership dispute has escalated into a media campaign, apparently designed to destroy reputations, freeze business activities, and stifle le...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EIDI MUBARAK CELEBRATION, STAKEHOLDERS CALLED FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

By Marian Okpe-'_Abuja Muslim faithful across the world celebratd Eidi Mubarak otherwise known as big sallah. Stakeholders in Nasarawa State, used the occasion to advocate for peaceful coexistence among citizenry in Nigeria, while speaking with the media in his residents Karshi, Nasarawa state, a three times councillor and current SSA to Nssarawa State Governor on Urban Development Agency, Hon. Mai-so Huru Gude, aka (Okonkwo) said Sallah is a special day for everyone in Nigeria Muslims and Christian because according to him, we are serving one God in the face of peace and development. "Christians have been with me since morning, we eat drank and celebrated in one accord, Christmas and Sallah alike. ": I single handedly fourth for a Christian to become councillor ward 1 Karshi for five ...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LGAN North Golf Championship, motivating northern women to embrace golf, organisers say

By Victor Okoye Oganisers of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern Zone Golf Championship, says the tournament aims to motivate more northern women in the country to embrace the game of golf. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 250 golfers from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have converged in Minna, Niger State capital for the year 2025 Northern Zonal Golf Open Championship. The participants are expected to play the 54-hole tournament over three days. Lami Ahmed, the 1st Vice president of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) told newsmen during a press conference in Minna on Wednesday that the objective of championship was to motivate women to embrace the game and also to increase LGAN's sco...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Artisans key to inclusive economic growth, says BOI

By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI), has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi,said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. Olusi said that with more than 12 million artisans nationwide, the sector held immense potentials for grassroots enterprise and national transformation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit was themed “Unlocking the Inherent Potential of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians”. It brought together artisan leaders, development partners, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities within the informal sector. ...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO launches Pan-African competition to empower young girls

By Joan Nwagwu The Initiative for Peace and Women’s Right in Africa (IPWR-A), a non-governmental organisation, has launched a continent-wide competition aimed at empowering young girls to drive community development initiatives across Africa. Mrs Edidiong Idang, Founder of IPWR-A, announced the initiative on Thursday during the official inauguration of the competition platform in Abuja. She explained that the challenge targeted young women aged 15 to 20, encouraging them to showcase their contributions to community development or propose innovative solutions for sustainable growth. “Participants are invited to submit creative works that reflected their role in shaping their communities or offer visionary ideas for future development. “The competition will conclude with an a...

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