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Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with gun in Edo

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with gun in Edo

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – TROOPS of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN on said they have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested at Obaretin Community by […]
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2010: PPA offers to absorb APGA

2010: PPA offers to absorb APGA

The Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has offered to absorb the troubled All Progressive Peoples Alliance (APGA) in the face of  insinuations that none of the factions of the party will be allowed to present a candidate in the 2010 Governorship election. The PPA said in a statement by Chief Ben Onyechere, National Publicity Secretary, that […]

N250m saga: Anambra money not missing, says c’ttee

N250m saga: Anambra money not missing, says c’ttee

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—THE controversial N250 million, allegedly intercepted from an Anambra state contractor in Lagos by the police last month came to an end yesterday, as a three man committee set up by the State House of Assembly, absolved Governor Peter Obi of any wrong doing, stressing that money belonging to Anambra state was […]

Edo APSON wants assault on members probed

Edo APSON wants assault on members probed

The association alleged that the officials descended on the Proprietress and Coordinator of Examinations, Sacred Wealth Schools, Benin City, and his staff, because of their alleged refusal to pay what it described as “co-operation” fees for examination malpractice in the on-going Junior School Certificate Examinations.

Appeal court voids lawmaker’s election

Appeal court voids lawmaker’s election

THE Appeal Court sitting in Ibadan yesterday nullified the election of a lawmaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Dauda Lawal. The lawmaker who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2007 election represented Lagelu State Constituency.

Fetish oath: AC asks Daniel, lawmakers to quit

Fetish oath: AC asks Daniel, lawmakers to quit

THE Action Congress (AC) in the South West has called for the resignation of Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State and all affected lawmakers involved in blood oath-taking. It also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe alleged laundering of funds of the 33 Local Government councils in Oyo State.