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Alleged Terrorism: Court admits Gulak’s death Certificate, defence doubts credibility

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By ‎Andrew Orolua ‎The Federal High Court Abuja has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing

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Court remands 23-year-old man over cyber stalking, others in Benue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By George Kajo A Chief Magistrate Court has ordered a 23 year old man, Samuel Chukwudoye of Villa Suite, Gyado Villa Makurdi, charged with cyber stalking and offences to be remanded at the Federal Correction Center, Makurdi, Benue state. When the case came up for mention on Tuesday, prosecuting Police Officer, Inspector Godwin Atoh, informed […]

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APC building govt of National Unity with current defections in NASS – Bamidele

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Tuesday justified the defection of all federal lawmakers from Kebbi State to the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the ruling party “is now running a government of national unity.” Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central in the upper chamber, noted that President Bola Ahmed […]

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2027: Tinubu’s second term not negotiable–Gov Okpebholo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has urged the support of South South Monarchs in support of the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The Governor spoke while receiving the South South Monarchs Forum at the Government House, Benin City appealed to them to support the President in 2027. He […]

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Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap suspect linked to murder of Justice Azuka in Anambra

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Our Reporter Police in Anambra has announced the re-arrest of one of the kidnap suspects linked to the murder of Late Hon. Justice Azuka who reportedly escaped from police custody. According to a press statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, the Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the public that […]

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Deploy Swift Military Action To Tackle ‘BH’ Resurgence In North East – Senate

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The Senate Tuesday called on the Nigerian authorities to deploy swift military action towards tackling the apparent resurgence of Boko Haram terrorism in the North-East – particularly in Borno and Yobe States. Rueing the reported murder of 12 soldiers by the terrorists on May 12 in Marte town of Monguno local government […]

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State Police danger to Nigerian democracy – Ex- IGP Okiro

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana While millions of Nigerians root for creation of state police to douse tension of criminality and stem spate of insecurity, a former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro said state police could be injurious to the nation’s fledging democracy. He said that state policing is not the antidote to the frightening degree […]

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FG Approves Group Life Insurance for Public Servants, Security Agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2025 0

In a move reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the welfare of federal workers, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renewal of the Group Life Insurance Scheme for the 2025/2026 policy year, covering a wide range of public servants and uniformed personnel. Announcing the approval at a press briefing on Monday evening, Head of […]

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Natasha Vs Akpabio: Agbakoba, Ubani not part of our Legal Team, Akpabio, Senate Tell Court

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua As legal battles range on, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Monday denied the involvement of Chief Olisa Agbakoba and Monday Ubani, both SAN, in the defense of an alleged unlawful suspension suit filed by Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Lawyers representing the Senate and Akpabio, who are 2nd and 3rd respondents […]

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NDLEA arrests woman with Cocaine concealed in private parts

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

By Agency Report Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman named Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi for attempting to smuggle a huge quantity of cocaine from Nigeria to Iran. Clad in a hijab so as to avoid being suspected and arrested, Obehi was apprehended Sunday, 3rd May 2025 at the departure […]

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Media trial stifling Nigeria’s oil sector performance – AEC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2025 0

The African Energy Council (AEC) has said that the series of media trials, needless probes, and investigations being conducted in the oil and gas sector is stifling the growth and development of the sector. The council, in a statement, warned that the recent allegations and investigations involving the leadership at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]

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Tinubu Swears in New INEC, CCB Commissioners at FEC Meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in newly appointed Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alongside two members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), at the commencement of Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The oath of office was administered shortly after introductory remarks by

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Kogi Govt Reassures Citizens on Security, Vows to Neutralize Threats

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the security and wellbeing of its citizens, assuring the public that it is intensifying efforts to safeguard lives and property across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government described recent

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Nasarawa Gov, Others, Woo Dangote At Trade Fair

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Dangote Industries Limited to consider investing in more sectors of the State economy. The Governor who was speaking at the ongoing Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition said Nasarawa is home to solid mineral resources, adding that the strategic partnership between the duo will speed up […]

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Speak Out on Workplace Discrimination and the Power of Collective Action

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2025 0

On May 3, 2025, a powerful webinar titled “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” brought together leading professionals from across sectors to confront the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, harassment, and gender bias that continue to hinder women’s advancement. Moderated by Funsho Anthony, the session featured voices such as Linda Ochugbua, Esohe Igbinoba, Amirah Oyegoke,

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78 Nigerian women trapped in Côte d’Ivoire rescued

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO In a remarkable act of humanitarian service and patriotism, Nigeria’s Air Peace has successfully evacuated 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Saturday night The rescue mission, carried out free of charge, adds to the airline’s growing record of impactful national interventions. The flight, operated on a Boeing 737 aircraft

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NAFDAC rallies synergy between Ivory tower, local manufacturers to stem drugs importation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana To reduce overdependence on imported medical products in the country, there need to be stronger synergy between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and Nigeria universities. The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye who made this called said pharmaceutical researches

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Dabiri-Erewa hails Spelling Bee champion as NiDCOM backs Nigeria’s global debut

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In a historic first, 12-year-old Amazing-Grace Ahuoyiza Ebiebi Salami, winner of the inaugural Spelling Bee In Nigeria (SpIN), is set to represent the country at the 100th edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., marking the nation’s debut in the prestigious competition. Salami, a student of Greenpath Preparatory School, […]

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Supreme Court Holds Valedictory session in honour of late Justice Ogwuegbu May 14

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) will on Wednesday May 14 hold a valedictory court session in honour of the late Hon. Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a Justice of the court who died in October last year. The valedictory session will hold at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court at 2pm […]

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NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t wait for opportunities, create them

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Corps Members have been advised to be creative in their thinking, plan for their future, and not depend on others to do it for them. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, gave this charge while addressing Corps Members at Benue State Orientation Camp in Wannune, and Nasarawa State Orientation […]