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If there is any tribe of the Nigerian elite that is not at its wits end as a result of the pervasive and grave level of insecurity in the land, such must belong in the corridors of power where desperate efforts at self-preservation have given rise to impaired judgment. Lately, the expression of frustration and angst at the Federal Government’s sloppy handling of the security situation has uncharacteristically achieved bipartisan congruence, which underscores the momentous concern for the seemingly obdurate security challenges. The condition is even more disturbing to the discerning because the government’s strategy at tackling insecurity has been largely suboptimal, and perhaps insincere, for reasons of despicable primordial partisan interests and considerations. The state of affairs has become so sordid and frantic that some disillusioned compatriots, including heads of sub-national government, have started suggesting somewhat precipitate cures to the problem of insecur
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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced its plan to host the maiden edition of Virtual Structured Engagement with Key Stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector on the New National Broadband Plan 2020- 2025 with a theme – Realising the new set target of 70 per cent of Broadband Penetration slated for March 25, 2021.
In a statement by the association and signed by Mr Ajibola Olude, its Executive Secretary, it said the buy-in of the various sub-groups under the membership of ATCON would be leveraged upon to ensure and guarantee that the new Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 is adequately positioned to deliver its ultimate purposes for the generality of Nigerians more quickly and strategically.
Holy Aruosa Cathedral: Oba of Benin dissolves elders council, to reopen traditional church Holy Aruosa Cathedral: Oba of Benin dissolves elders council, to reopen traditional church
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As part of measures to expedite the reopening of the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin which was recently closed down for reorganisation as a result of the removal of the Ohenosa (Chief Priest), Mr Harrison Okao, the Elders Council has been dissolved.
A statement yesterday in Benin by Mr Frank Irabor, the secretary of Benin Traditional Council (BTC) explained that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare ll, has approved the appointment of Chief Norense Obamwonyi as the chairman of the Interim Elders Council in place of the erstwhile acting chairman, Chief Jackson Omonomose Igbinovia.
Security agents intercept 105.2 kg of cocaine at Tin Can Island port Security agents intercept 105.2 kg of cocaine at Tin Can Island port
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Security agents at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos have intercepted 105.2 kg of suspected Cocaine wrapped in 40 packets on board a vessel; MV SPAR SCORPIO while discharging wheat at Josepdam Terminal.
Reliable sources at the port who confirmed the development to
Tribune Onlineexplained that the illicit drug was discovered, on Monday, while the vessel was being inspected by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), among others.
In a statement issued, on Tuesday, by the Public Relations Officer of Customs at the Tin Can Island Port, Uche Ejesieme, the Command confirmed that two parcels containing unknown substances were indeed seized at the ports on Monday.