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INEC Confirms 2.34 Million Registered Voters for Osun Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 2,339,233 registered voters will be eligible to participate in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The commission disclosed this while presenting the official voter register to political parties participating in the election, urging them to use the document responsibly and refrain from any form of electoral malpractice. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, warned political parties against using the voter register for vote-buying, voter intimidation, […]

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Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing Federal Medical Centre in Oleh

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh Establishment Bill, paving the way for the creation of the first federal tertiary healthcare institution in Delta South Senatorial District. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, is expected to strengthen access to specialised healthcare services in the oil-producing region, which has long lacked a federal medical facility. Reacting to the development, Senator Joel-Onowakpo described the President's assent as a landmark achievement for the people of […]

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EFCC Arraigns Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Bodejo Over Alleged $2.33m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering involving $2.33 million. Bodejo was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Following his plea, prosecution counsel, Wahab Shittu (SAN), asked the court to fix a date for trial […]

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Reps Demand Tough Diplomatic Action Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to adopt stronger diplomatic measures against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings and the alleged persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Yusuf Gagdi, representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, during Thursday's plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Presenting the motion, Gagdi said Nigeria could no longer […]

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FG Expands Anti-Kidnapping Fusion Cell to States to Strengthen Security

The Federal Government has launched the second phase of the expansion of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell to states as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence sharing and improve coordination in the fight against kidnapping across Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), with support from the United Kingdom National Crime Agency, during the Second Edition of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell State Expansion Programme and […]

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Court Admits Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in Alleged Abuse of Office Trial

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has admitted into evidence extra-judicial statements made by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, in his ongoing trial over alleged abuse of office. Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the statements as exhibits, marking them as Exhibit K31, and ordered that the substantive trial should continue without further delay. The case was subsequently adjourned until October 6 for the continuation of proceedings. Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, […]

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Bandits Threatened to Kill Abducted Oyo Pupils if Troops Advanced — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that bandits holding pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces advanced on their location. Musa made the disclosure in a preview of an interview scheduled to air on News Central's NC Exclusive programme, explaining that the abductors were using the victims as leverage to demand the release of some of their commanders currently in military custody. According to him, the kidnappers warned […]

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House Rejects Motion to Invite Tinubu Over Unpaid Contractors, Sets Up Probe Committee

The House of Representatives has rejected a proposal seeking to invite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appear before lawmakers to explain the delay in the payment of contractors handling Federal Government projects. Instead, the House resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to engage relevant fiscal agencies on the release of funds and the settlement of outstanding liabilities owed to contractors. The motion was sponsored by the member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, who expressed concern […]

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Oodua Youth Coalition Threatens Peaceful Protest at MTN Offices Over Xenophobic Attacks

The Oodua Youth Coalition (OYC), a socio-cultural organisation, has threatened to stage peaceful picketing at MTN Nigeria offices across the country over what it described as the company's failure to take a strong public stance against recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement jointly signed by its Vice President, Olatunji Adejuwon, and National Secretary, Olaoye Abolaji, the coalition said the planned protest followed MTN Nigeria's alleged failure to respond to its earlier correspondence and a seven-day […]

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