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Nigerian Police Reintroduce Digital Central Motor Registry (e-CMR)
The Nigerian Police Force has reinstated the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), a system designed to enhance vehicle security, combat crime, and streamline vehicle registration processes.
NLC President and Secretary Summoned by Police Again
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, have been summoned by the Police to appear at Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. This new invitation comes just 24 hours after Ajaero responded to an earlier summons concerning allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, and other serious charges. The latest summons involves allegations of criminal intimidation, conduct likely to cause public unrest, and property damage.
Gunmen Attack Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat
Gunmen attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Area secretariat on Friday, destroying buildings and other properties. Despite the destruction, no lives were reported lost during the incident.
DSS Freezes 20 Bank Accounts Linked to Suspected Terrorist
The Department of State Services (DSS) has obtained an order from the Federal High Court in Abuja to freeze 20 bank accounts linked to a suspected female terrorist, Aisha Abdulkarim. The accounts, spread across eight banks, will remain frozen for 60 days to allow for forensic investigation into her alleged terrorism activities.
Donald Duke Criticizes Tinubu’s Acquisition of Presidential Jet
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to acquire a new presidential jet, labeling it a “leadership failure” amidst the economic hardships facing Nigerians.
PDP Alleges APC Plans to Tamper with BVAS in Edo Governorship Election
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to recruit youths as fake Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff to tamper with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the upcoming September 21 governorship election. The allegations were made by the state chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, during a press briefing in Benin City.
Three Students Killed in Boko Haram Attack in Yobe State
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents attacked Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing three students. The attack occurred early Friday morning, with the assailants taking the students outside the school premises and shooting them.
Veteran Music Legend Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest in Lagos
Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ was laid to rest in Lagos State. The funeral service took place at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, followed by a private burial in Ikoyi.
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