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Buhari’s Minister, Pantami commissions new NITDA headquarters

Written by 17 August, 2020
Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Monday, commissioned the newly-renovated headquarters of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Drama in Osun Assembly as lawmaker rejects Oyetola’s nominee

Written by 17 August, 2020
There was drama in the Osun House of Assembly, on Monday, as a member of the parliament, Adekunle Oyekunle, representing Ejigbo disowned Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nominee. It was gathered that Governor Oyetola had sent a letter to the House two weeks ago, nominating a former Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters under Aregbesola administration, Adebayo Salmon, from Ejigbo Local Government of the state, for screening as a member of Judicial Service Commission.The letter was read by the Speaker, Hon Timothy Owoeye at the penal on Monday.Requested by the Speaker of the House to give an assessment of the nominee, the lawmaker representing the same local government with the nominee, disowned the Oyetola’s nominee.Hon Adekunle said he is concerned about the availability of the nominee in discharging his duty when approved.It was gathered that the nominee, Adebayo did not familiarise himself with the lawmaker, Hon Adekunle who is representing his constituency.A…

Sunday Shodipe: Police vow to re-arrest suspected criminal who escaped from custody

Written by 17 August, 2020
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Joe Enwonwu, on Monday said that the police will do their best to ensure re-arrest of a suspect, who escaped from police custody last week.

EFCC arrests soldier, 26 others for alleged internet fraud in Lagos [PHOTOS]

Written by 17 August, 2020
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a serving military personnel, Lance Corporal Ajayi Kayode and 26 others.

Bayelsa: Dickson, analysts express divergent views on tribunal judgement

Written by 17 August, 2020
Reactions have continued to trail the Monday’s judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal, which annulled the Bayelsa State Governorship election.

Oyo: Ask CP to produce escaped suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe – Human rights activist tells IG

Written by 17 August, 2020
A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Sulaiman, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Adamu Muhammed, to direct the Oyo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Joe Enwonwu, to produce the prime suspected escapee serial killer, Sunday Shodipe, within 14-days.

COVID-19: BUA group partners with Abia, donates ambulances

Written by 17 August, 2020
The management of BUA Group Ltd has donated three (3) medical ambulances to Abia State Government to strengthen the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

WASSCE 2020: Candidates weep in Bauchi over missing names on examination list

Written by 17 August, 2020
Some candidates in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) broke down in tears after their names were missing from examination list in Bauchi State on Monday.