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Copyright Offenders to Face the Law: Commission Can Now Arrest, Prosecute – DG

The Director-General,  Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr John Asein, says the commission has the power to investigate, raid, seize, arrest, and prosecute copyright infringements. Asein said this in an interview with the News... Read more »
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Katsina University Takes Students Abroad for Hands-on Training

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, plans to enrol its students in China and Russia for practical studies to enhance their learning experience. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Umar Adam, disclosed this... Read more »
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Bauchi Police Crack Down on Fake Fertiliser Factory, Five Arrested

The Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have successfully dismantled an illicit fertiliser production operation, apprehended five suspects, recovered various production machinery and adulterated fertiliser products. This is disclosed in a... Read more »
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Ogun Poly Rector Warns New Students Against Bullying, Cultism

The acting Rector of First City Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Owoeye Michael, has called on newly admitted students to avoid drugs, cultism, sexual misconduct, bullying, and other social vices that could threaten... Read more »
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Senator Raises Alarm Over Old Buildings Near Abuja Airport, Seeks Relocation

The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has called for the relocation of the habitats of old buildings in the community around the Abuja International Airport. Nwebonyi made this call... Read more »
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INTERPOL Red List Suspects Caught in Nigeria, Govt Confirms

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that criminals on the red list of the International Police were arrested at Nigerian airports. Tuni-Ojo also revealed that criminals declared wanted by various... Read more »
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Delta Govt to Upgrade NYSC Camp with New Road Infrastructure

The Delta State Government has approved the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads and 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha... Read more »
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NCC Promotion Exercise Under Fire: Analysts Call for Independent Probe

There is growing concern at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regarding the ongoing conflict between its leadership and some top staff members. Media reports indicate that the management and certain staff members... Read more »
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Ohanaeze youths celebrate philanthropist, Chief Nnamani for rescuing stranded discharged patients with N10 million

Ohanaeze Ndigbo youths have lauded the Chairman, Board of Directors, Odera Helping Hands Foundation, Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani for offsetting hospital bills of stranded patients at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital,... Read more »
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Oyo Government Confirms Arrest of Police Officer in Fatal Shooting of Student During Traffic Stop

The Oyo State Government has confirmed that the police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a secondary school student during a traffic stop in Ibadan is now in custody and under... Read more »
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Bank manager, others remanded for alleged server hacking

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded an E-payment Service Manager with a new generation bank, Matthew Adeniyi Damilola, alongside four others, over their alleged involvement in hacking into the... Read more »
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Father of WASSCE student killed by stray bullet drove against traffic- Oyo govt

The Oyo State Government has explained what led to the tragic death of a student who was hit by a stray bullet while on his way to an examination centre to sit... Read more »
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Police Crack Cyber-Blackmail Ring: Man Arrested for ₦4M Scam

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cybercriminal, one Malik Opeyemi, male, aged 22, for posing as a woman online to blackmail unsuspecting victims. According to a statement signed by... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Cracks Down on Money Lenders, Shuts Down 21 Firms

Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has sealed off offices of 21 money lending companies in the state for infractions. This was just as it disclosed that a total of 623... Read more »
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Food Security in Jeopardy: NYF Points to Corruption and Budget Gaps

The Nigeria Youth Forum (NYF) on Tuesday raised the alarm over worsening food security in Nigeria and asserted that the crisis is largely due to systemic corruption, diversion of agricultural machinery, weak... Read more »
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BREAKING: Gas explosion rocks Gateway games venue

There was panic at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta, one of the venues of the 2024 National Sports Festival, due to gas explosion, Akelicious reports. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred while... Read more »
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18 FRSC Officers Promoted, 3 to Retire Soon

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal.... Read more »
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48-Hour Payment Promise: Ministry Calms TUC, PENGASSAN Nerves After Protest

Members of the Trade Union of Congress and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance to demand payment... Read more »
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NBA Slams Compulsory Voting Bill as Draconian and Unlawful

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House of Representatives, describing it as unconstitutional and draconian. In a statement signed by its President, Afam... Read more »
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Bandits Strike Katsina Community, Police Confirm Attack

Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, has confirmed that no fewer than five people have been reportedly killed by bandits in Saturday’s attack. DSP Abubakar, while confirming the attack... Read more »