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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, told the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and military chiefs that Nigerians and the global community are watching them, as they have high expectations of them to provide adequate security in ensuring peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election.Buhari, who spoke at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, while unveiling critical operational assets procured by the NPF, commended the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, for advancing the police reform agenda of his administration and for several other initiatives he had brought to the Force.Buhari said, “You should, however, be…

Some small Non-Governmental Organisations NGO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) expressed concerns over difficulties experienced in accessing grants for humanitarian services. They expressed their concerns in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a one-day training organized by West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF), on Sunday in Abuja. Mrs Ene Jonathan, Chief Executive Director (CEO), Global Integrity Crusade Network, said that sourcing for funds from donor organisations had been difficult for her foundation. Jonathan said that her education and gender-based foundation has been in existence for five years and has never gotten financial assistance from external…

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos, has promised relief in areas of education, transport infrastructure, healthcare and the environment for residents and businesses across the Eti-Osa corridor. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during an engagement with residents and stakeholders of Lekki, Etiosa, Ibeju Lekki and Epe, on Sunday in Lagos. Switch Nigeria reports that the event was to discuss activities and plans of his administration for the community and the state in general. The governor said that properties, businesses and tenants that might be affected once the building of the fourth mainland bridge starts would be fully compensated. He explained that…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has intercepted a consignment of 1,340 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa being conveyed from Ogbese in Ondo state to Odukpani in Cross River.The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement issued in Abuja.He said that the items were loaded in a truck belonging to the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and heading to Okurikang Okoyong in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River.Babafemi said that following credible intelligence, the movement was monitored for three weeks and upon arrival, 130 bags of cannabis were seized. The…

Earlier, the Founder of the mosque and the centre, Alhaji Aminu Baba-Kusa, while reflecting on the mandate, vision and mission of the ICICE, said: “I’m intrigued by the laudable achievements recorded so far, which are in line with my vision and aspirations.”Represented by his son, Alhaji Mahmud Baba-Kusa, he also expressed delight on reflecting where the centre was 10 years ago, “where we are now and where we’re going.“I can see the centre touching the life of the community through the provision of quality education, authentic Islamic knowledge and the propagation of knowledge on Islamic Banking and Finance, and related…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says that over 1.16 million tertiary institutions admission seekers have so far registered to sit for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday, during a monitoring tour of some CBT centres in Abuja. Oloyede, during the tour visited CBT centres located at Total Child International School, Dutse, JAMB Abuja zonal office, Life Camp, Global Distance Learning Institute and Sascon International College, Abuja . He said that the board would not extend deadline for the 2023 Unified UTME registration, while warning…

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commiserated with the Delta Police Command and families of police officers killed by gunmen in Anambra. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who briefed newsmen on the issue on Saturday in Asaba, said the officers were ambushed and killed around 1.30p.m on Friday on Ihiala-Orlu Road enroute Umuahia while on official duty. He gave the names of the killed officers as Inspectors Lucky Aleh; Celestine Nwadiokwu and Jude Obuh who were attached to the Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Unit in Government House, Asaba.…

Chief Frank Nweke , the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Enugu, has promised the residents of Enugu of an accessible and compassionate government, if elected in 2023. Nweke made this promise when he interacted with the Abakpa Market traders on Thursday during his campaign visit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nweke had been visiting markets in the state and engaging with residents directly, assuring of visionary and good governance. Moving from street to street in the large market, Nweke interacted with residents and addressed them of his government’s good intentions for the people. Nweke…

Superstar music producer Ezeh Chisom Faith, better known as Rexxie, has disclosed that his mother purchased his first recording studio setup in an effort to support his musical aspirations. He claimed that although his parents were uncertain of his chosen line of work, they nevertheless supported him in it since they had witnessed his dedication to playing the keyboard at church. He also said that his mom loves hard work, and so she supported him. He said, “My mom bought me my first equipment, she is the kind who likes handwork so she understands the importance of what that was going…

The level of optimism displayed so far about the elections taking place on February 25th, indicates eloquently that millions of Nigerians are determined to vote for the real change they’ve been yearning for all these years. Never have they been this ready to elect leaders who they expect will be honest about salvaging what is left of Nigeria. And so, armed with their PVCs- for those who have been able to collect theirs, the masses are hoping that the elections will be credible especially with the introduction of the BVAS and electronic transmission of election results. One nagging problem however is the…