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FG declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eidul-Mawlid

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  The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct. 19 as a public holiday in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, stated that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday in Abuja.  Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerian Muslim faithful, both at home and in the diaspora, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlud. He admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which were the virtues of the Holy Prophet, as doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.  The minister enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality. “As the indisputable leader of our race, we (Nigerians) must show responsible leadership in Africa,” he said. Aregbesola called on Nigerians to refrain from all divisive tendencies capable of causin...

Arrest of three suspected cultists involved in dehumanizing a tiktok social media user

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 Ref: 5250/EDS/PRD/VOL.25/58                             Date: 01/10/2021       The Director News ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTED CULTIST INVOLVED IN THE DEHUMANIZING A TIKTOK SOCIAL MEDIA USER  The Edo state Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists who were involved in the Assault and Dehumanizing a TIKTOK social media user simply identified as Olivia, surname unknown. Following the viral video clip where some young men were seen assaulting and dehumanizing a young lady, the Commissioner of Police CP Philip Aliyu Ogbadu Psc(+) directed a discreet investigation and intelligence base approach to unravel those behind the dastardly act. During the cause of information and intelligence gathering, the following suspects were arrested at different locations in Benin City. They are Omozejele John ‘M’ (29years) arrested on 26/09/2021 at about 2000hrs at Uteh Community area of Upper Mission ...