Why kidnapping persists despite NIN-SIM linkage — Ex-minister Pantami

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, has explained why cases of kidnapping persist in Nigeria despite efforts by the government, claiming that the National Identity Number (NIN) database was compromised after his tenure in office. Pantami made this assertion recently while answering questions on the NIN-SIM linkage and factors contributing to…

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My rape ordeal in Nigerian Army making other female victims contact me – Discharged soldier

A former soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, while speaking with BIODUN BUSARI, recounts her nightmarish ordeal of alleged sexual assault perpetrated by her superior, at the Nigerian Army Cantonment Medical Centre, Ojo, Lagos You made allegations of sexual assault against your superior while you were in the Nigerian Army. How did it happen? This incident occurred in…

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October 1 protest will hold at Eagle Square, organisers tell Police

Organisers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that the police, Department of State Services, and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration as planned. The organisers have also written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to request security during the demonstration, noting that protest is a fundamental right they…

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Osun Government approves the appointment of Prince Kazeem Oyekunle as the new Olokinni of Okinni.

An executive approval of the appointment of Prince Kazeem Oyekunle as the new Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore Area Council of the state has been granted by the Osun State Executive Council. The appointment, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, formed part of the decisions…

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Independence Day: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 1st of October 2024, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, on Saturday. While congratulating Nigerians at…

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How Late Owa Achieved His Developmental Wishes For Ijesa People – Governor Adeleke

Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the late Owa Obòkun of Ijeshaland, late Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran as a legendary king who fulfilled all his developmental wishes for Ijeshaland during his lifetime. The Governor stated this today when he paid a condolence visit to the members of Ijesa traditional council and elders…

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