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The court has remanded 4 police officers for “killing traders at Owode market”.

A court in Ebute Metta, Lagos, has ordered the remand of four police officers accused of allegedly shooting and killing traders at the popular Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The suspects, Manu Bala (41), Jibrin Samaila (47), Ibrahim Garuba (29) and Ibrahim Kashimu (26) were remanded to Kirikiri Custodial Center to await legal advice from the Lagos State Director …

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Rivers Assembly rejects Governor Fubara’s commissioner candidate

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, rejected four of the nine commissioner candidates submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation. However, the DPR has approved five candidates for commissioners after going through a strict screening process that lasted more than two hours. This was stated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Martin Amaewhule, who …

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MOSOP requires strict environmental compliance as Ogoniland wetlands gain global recognition

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the federal government and oil companies to strictly adhere to international wetland conservation standards before any resumption of oil operations in Ogoniland, following the area’s designation as a Ramsar site of international importance. MOSOP President, Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists in …

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