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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has approved the establishment of three new departments and confirmed four acting directors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) as substantive directors. The Executive Secretary of FCDA, Alhaji Shehu Ahmad, made the announcement at a news conference on Saturday in Abuja. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has approved the confirmation of four acting Directors of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) as substantive Directors. Similarly, the Minister has also approved the creation of three new Departments as well as the appointment of five new Directors,” he said. Ahmad said those whose appointments…

ExpressThe Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration will soon take delivery of some drones to enhance security and assist security agencies in monitoring identified black spots along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He stated that the drones would be deployed particularly on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to combat kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other forms of criminal activities being perpetrated on the highway. Abiodun gave this hint at the launch of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem held at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway a death trap for pedestrians – Akande-Sadipe The governor, who…

The Portugal captain is a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticized. Ronaldo will reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year. The 37-year-old says he is “eager to experience a new football league in a different country”. Ronaldo added: “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.” Al Nassr – nine-time Saudi Pro League champions – described the signing as “history in the…

Amid the security crises confronting the country, the high command of the Nigerian Army has directed over 120 major-generals, brigadiers, colonels, lieutenants, captains and others to proceed on compulsory retirement. The affected officers, who include those who failed their Senior Staff Course Examinations, were ordered to submit their letters of voluntary retirement or face summary retrenchment. The exercise was in accordance with the Public Service Rules and the Armed Forces of Nigeria Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service, 2017 (Revised). It was gathered that the number of senior and middle level personnel that would be required to leave the service…

The police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a man, Akaninyene Sunday Okokon, for allegedly killing his 16-year-old daughter, Abasiono, for using his sim card to call her boyfriend. Okokon along with 195 others were paraded at the command’s headquarters, in Uyo on Friday. Commissioner of Police said the suspect was arrested by operatives of Ikot Ebo Divisional Headquarters. Akwa Ibom killer attempts to flee after getting death sentence The CP said the father beat his daughter until she fainted and died for using his sim card to call her boyfriend. He said the victim was rushed to a prayer house…

Former BBNaija Season 6 housemate, Queen Atang, has ruffled the online community with the announcement of her pregnancy. On Friday, the BBNaija reality TV star took to her Instagram page to share the news of her pregnancy with lovely photo shoots rocking her baby bump. Queen Atang, expressed excitement about the new journey that she’s about to begin, promising to share her experience with the online community soon. She wrote: “Looking forward to begin this journey would be the best part of my life “It’s the dream of every woman to be a mother and I’ve had this dream for…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed yesterday charged residents of the state to “take up arms and defend” themselves against bandits. “You are known to be warriors. You should not allow bad elements to subdue you; defend your land and liberate yourselves,” Mohammed said during his condolence visit to Duguri, Alkaleri Local Government Area where bandits killed 20 people in Rimi Village recently. Many of the residents were said to have been wounded in what appeared to be a reprisal. The attack come after the Police, in collaboration with vigilance group members, killed 12 suspected bandits in a forest in the…

The Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) arrested 3,245 offenders for various traffic offences between January to December, 2022. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Nabilusi Abubakar, on Friday, he said the number of offenders reduced in 2022, compared to previous year when KAROTA recorded 7,835 offenders. According to the statement, “in the year under review, the agency succeeded in registering a total of 52,242 tricycles under the Kano Tricycle Permit System. “This registration is very important to us, hence anyone whose tricycle is duly registered will not use it to commit crime knowing fully…

Fancy Acholonu, the ex-fiancée of Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has publicly apologised to him again while publicly declaring her love for him. The American model and actress revealed how hard it has been for her losing him “I Still Love You” Alex Ekubo’s Ex Fiance, Fancy Acholonu Apologizes Again to Him Months after Breaking off Engagement Fancy Acholonu, the ex fiance of actor, Alex Ekubo has publicly apologised to him and his family. The American model and actress revealed how hard it has been for her losing him. Expressing herself properly, Fancy stated that she isn’t afraid of being vulnerable…

Benjamin Netanyahu returns as prime minister, after his Likud party formed a coalition with ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox Jewish allies. There is domestic and international concern it will inflame the conflict with the Palestinians, damage the judiciary and restrict minority rights. Mr Netanyahu has promised to pursue peace and safeguard civil rights. Addressing a special session of the Knesset (parliament) in Jerusalem, he stated that his administration would “restore governance, peace and personal security to the citizens of Israel”. “I hear the opposition’s constant laments about ‘the end of the state’, ‘the end of democracy’, members of the opposition, losing the…