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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has slammed the resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly directing Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove Justice Maurice Ikpambwese as the state Chief Judge. The NBA, in a statement jointly signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, on Wednesday in Abuja, described the resolution…
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Omu Aran, a once crime-ridden community in Kwara State, is witnessing a significant turnaround following the appointment of ACP Muazu Ismail as the Area Commander. Previously plagued by armed robbery and kidnapping, the area has seen a drastic reduction in crime, thanks to his proactive leadership and commitment to security and development. The town was…
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One Bolaji Adesina, 38, on employee of a major chain store, Foodco Nigeria Ltd, on Wednesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, charged with stealing eight fans, worth N1,210,400. Adesina is facing two counts of conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Toyin Ibrahim told the court that the…
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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called for the deregulation of the mining sector in the country, as was done in the oil and gas sector, in order to open up the abundant opportunities in the sector for Nigerians. Governor Sule made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the 60th Nigerian Mining…
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Wanted Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos. It will be recalled that the Ogun State Police Command dismissed claims that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment. The police insisted the singer remains wanted in connection with an alleged assault on…