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Police Announce Arrests in Recent Kidnapping

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Josephine Adeh, disclosed the arrest of several suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping incident. Adeh identified the suspects as Umar Abdullahi, also known as Auta, Likita Abubakar, Salisu Sani, Sabiu Mohammed, and Aliyu Suleiman. They were apprehended for their involvement in…

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Polaris Bank Launches Climate Initiative with Tree Planting in Ogun

By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has launched a tree-planting initiative in Ogun State to combat the effects of climate change and promote environmental sustainability. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), took place at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Monday. Chris Ofikulu, Executive Director of…

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WHO Releases Comprehensive Tobacco Cessation Guideline to Aid 750 Million Users

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guideline on tobacco cessation, recommending a range of interventions including behavioural support by healthcare providers, digital cessation tools, and pharmacological treatments. The guideline, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to assist over 750 million tobacco users worldwide who are seeking to quit. The recommendations cater to all…

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Dogara: Lawmakers’ Earnings Last Only Three Days, Calls for Transparency

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, revealed on Wednesday that lawmakers’ monthly earnings can only sustain them for a maximum of three days. He called for greater transparency in legislative finances to dispel misconceptions about their salaries. Dogara made these remarks during the inaugural legislative open week of the House in Abuja….

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PM Sunak Vows to Fight Amid Predictions of Tory Election Rout

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he was still “fighting hard” despite one of his closest allies conceding that the Tories were heading for an “extraordinary landslide” defeat on Thursday. The Conservatives suffered a further blow at the eleventh hour when The Sun tabloid, famous for backing election winners, endorsed Keir Starmer’s Labour Party. Polls overwhelmingly…

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