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Insecurity: Senate President advocates stiffer penalties for illegal bearers of firearms

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, advocated for stiffer penalties for anyone caught in possession of firearm not legally procured in Nigeria.  According to him, the issue of

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Buhari pledges to support Lagos attainment of full socioeconomic potential

By Benjamin Omoike President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, pledged that the Federal Government will support more massive investments in  Lagos State  to boost  its economic potential as one of the

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EndSARS protest: LCC appeals to Nigerian youths… says bank debts, ownership, fate of over 500 workers at stake

 By Benjamin Omoike The Lekki Concession Company (LCC), has again appealed for the understanding of aggrieved youths who are bent on preventing the Company from commencing the evaluation of the

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STABILIZING INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP FLAGS-OFF ‘‘OPERATION PUFF ADDER II’’

·     Says the Special Operation targeted at reclaiming public space from criminals The Nigeria Police Force has said that The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has flagged-off a reinvigorated special

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OPINION: Resolving Malnutrition Challenge Amidst the Pandemic

By Reginald Onabu  The year 2020 was an unusual one in every sense of the word. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic made sure of this. To remove any doubt about the

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GOVERNOR LALONG DIRECTS SECURITY AGENCIES TO HALT KILLINGS IN BASSA VILLAGES

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has frowned at recurring killings in some villages of Bassa Local Government Council, asking security agencies to do everything possible to put a stop to

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Don charges SMEs to explore soybeans packaging options

By Benjamin Omoike Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the country, have been urged to produce soybeans in portable packs, so as to ensure that the protein-rich food source is

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Delta to upgrade Asaba Airport to category 9 as United Airline debuts

Delta Government on Friday said plans were underway to upgrade the Asaba International Airport to a Category 9 Airport to enable it receive bigger planes. Special Projects Director of the

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Insecurity: Okowa urges support for ranching

Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday urged Nigerians to support ranching, saying it would drastically reduce herders-farmers clashes across the country. He said that the time to rise

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Lagos gov, other dignitaries absent as Tony Momoh laid to rest at Grail Land

…Edo dep gov, son pay tributes Benjamin Omoike Former Minister of Information, erstwhile editor and deputy general manager of the Daily Times, Prince Tony Momoh, was buried in Lagos yesterday.

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