Month: March 2023

Police arrest suspected Kidnappers , recover one AK-47 rifle

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On 2nd March,2023 at about 1430hrs, based on credible intelligence received, Police operatives attached to FIB tactical squad arrested the following two suspects ; -Umar Aliyu 35yrs of Diri-Ndaji, Kebbi State -Moh’d Abubakar 25yrs of Peregi, Kogi State The suspects were arrested at Kure-Market Park during an attempt to board a commercial vehicle to Kebbi. During interrogation, Umar Aliyu confessed that he had participated in kidnapping activities at Sakaba in Kebbi last year and that he recently relocated from there to Angwan-Kuka area of Bosso, Minna as he had been…

Niger Police busts syndicate behind missing Children in Suleja, rescues 10 children, arrests 3 suspects

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The Niger state Police Command in the course of painstaking investigation carried out by Anti-kidnapping unit of the Command trailed syndicate behind mysterious disappearance of Two Children in Suleja, Niger state and arrested one Saviour Ebuka 20yrs and Mary Peter 25yrs at Tunga-Maje via Gwagwalada area of FCT Abuja on 20th January,2023 and 18th February,2023 respectively. It could be recalled that on 20/10/2022 at about 1125hrs, an incident of suspected abduction of two children was reported at ‘B’ Div. Suleja, that on 19/10/2022 at about 2100hrs, two children of age…

PSIN to partner FHA in Housing delivery.

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By Abubakar Yusuf.   Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) are set to collaborate on housing delivery and development of parcels of land within the institute.   This position was reached March 22nd, 2023 when a delegation led by the Institute’s Administrator and Chief Executive, Dr Abdul – Ganiyu Obatoyinbo paid a visit to the Authority.   Earlier in his remarks, Dr Obatoyinbo appreciated the Managing Director, Senator Gbenga Ashafa for what he called “his tremendous efforts in bringing a new phase to the…

10 Things To Know About Hypertension

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Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide, including in Nigeria. Unfortunately, not many people know they have the condition because they are not diagnosed and remain untreated.   People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms and the only way to know is to get their blood pressure checked.     Below are the 10 things to know about hypertension:     1. Hypertension also known as high blood pressure is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high -140/90 mmHg or higher. Blood pressure…

Ramadan: Makinde felicitates Muslim faithful, calls for more prayers for state, Nigeria

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Oyo State Governor,’Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. The Governor urged the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of the holy month to pray relentlessly for Oyo State and Nigeria and the leadership at all levels. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said that the governor equally admonished Muslims to imbibe the teachings contained in the Holy Quran regarding the blessed month, including showing kindness and generosity. According to the Governor,…

Tinubu: A Man Who Thrives in Hate By Olawale Olaleye

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I’m not a fan of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and never will be. Fact! Let’s consider this a public declaration for the umpteenth time. And if you like, you can also interpret this decision as yielding from a personal standpoint. It still wouldn’t change me from me. I covered him as Governor of Lagos State, and we were running around Lagos during the Ikeja bomb blast – stressing day and night. So, I had seen and observed him at close quarters. Yet, our spirits do not gel. But I do…

RAMADAN: Gov Sani Bello congratulates muslims, charges them to pray for sustainable peace, progress of Nigeria

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sent his felicitations and best wishes to the Muslim Ummah as they begin the obligatory Ramadan fast.   The Governor called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to beseech the Almighty Allah to continue to bless the country, unite its people, and bring relative peace as well as sustainable progress and development to the nation.   In a Ramadan message, Governor Sani Bello urged Muslim faithful to be well-behaved during the holy month in order to maximize the spiritual and…

Ramadan: Senate President urges prayers for peaceful transition of power

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has urged Muslim faithful in Nigeria, in this Holy month of Ramadan, to pray for a peaceful transition of power at the national and sub national levels in the coming months. In his goodwill message, Lawan said this Ramadan period provided an opportunity to also pray for the success of the incoming administrations both at the Federal and state levels as they would assume the onerous tasks of continuing the building of a virile and prosperous Nigeria. The full text of Lawan’s message…

Dabiri-Erewa bags yet another International honor

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The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri Gangandharanian Balasubramanian has honored Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), for her excellent contributions to Nigeria Diaspora especially women in the area of rescue and rehabilitation, supporting democracy and legislative reforms by enabling laws in favour of freedom and non-violence. The Indian High Commissioner stated this when He conferred the Honor on the NIDCOM Boss in Abuja, during the celebration of some Nigerian Women Achievers and the launch of Indian Women Association, Abuja Chapter. Balasubramanian added that every woman is…

My victory a call to do more -Makinde

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Oyo state Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has maintained that his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election was a call to do more for the state and its people.   The Governor stated that his administration will continue to uplift the people of the state, noting that he will continue to lift people from poverty to prosperity.   A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, said that the governor stated this at Ilaji Resort, during a reception organised by the chairman of the resort and Otun…