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NCoS intercepts drug smuggling attempts into Kuje custodial centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says an attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial…
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Intensify efforts to ensure lasting peace in Yorubaland, Olubadan-designate urges Ooni
Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, says Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, should intensify efforts in ensuring lasting peace among…
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FG revokes 1,263 mining licences over unpaid annual service fees
The federal government says 1,263 mining licences will be deleted from the portal of the electronic mining cadastral system of…
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Two Brazil returnees ‘excrete 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine’ in NDLEA custody
Two Brazil returnees —Ofoma Sunday and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu— have excreted 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine they ingested after…
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Obasanjo: If I wanted third term, I would’ve gotten it
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed long-standing claims that he tried to extend his tenure, insisting he never sought a…
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Benjamin Kalu renews calls for state police to tackle insecurity
Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, has renewed the call for the creation of state police,…
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NAF airstrikes kill over 25 terrorists in Yobe, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 25 terrorists were killed during a coordinated night operation in Bula, Yobe…
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When a noble policy meets an Ill-timed execution: Saving the soul of the book business
By Olufemi Ogunyejo Policies are like seeds. When planted in fertile ground and watered with care, they bloom into a…
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NECO honours staff, retirees, top students at 2024 productivity awards
The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Thursday celebrated outstanding staff, retirees and high-achieving students at its 2024 annual staff productivity…
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PHOTOS: Nigeria leads African countries in signing petroleum regulatory charter
Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s oil and gas sector by spearheading the signing of a charter establishing the…
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