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Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police says it is ready to commence enforcement of the mandatory third-party motor insurance policy in the state. The command spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, in an interview with newsmen in Jalingo on Sunday, said the move followed the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Usman equally…
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has unveiled the state’s official anthem and symbols to promote culture, identity, and heritage. Performing the grand finale of the ceremony on Saturday night in Makurdi, Alia said he would send an Executive Bill to the House of Assembly for its implementation. The governor noted that the symbols represented the…
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Residents of the Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State have raised an alarm over the frequent collapse of locally dug wells in one of its communities, with 20 having collapsed so far. The LGA’s Chairman, Nu’uman Mohammed, made this known while speaking with newsmen on the matter at the weekend and called on the…
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President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tributes to the former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as he celebrates his 60th birthday. In a long tribute dedicated to the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, President Tinubu described Fayemi as a man who fought for democracy during its darkest years. He also praised the ex-governor’s…
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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for the introduction of the death penalty for drug peddlers, particularly those whose actions result in the death of children. Speaking at the weekend, Adeyeye stressed the need for stricter penalties to deter the sale of…
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