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Ryan Routh: What we know about suspect in Trump assassination attempt
A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday at Trump’s golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said. CNN, Fox News and The New York Times identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, citing unidentified law enforcement officials. The FBI declined to comment and Reuters could not independently verify his identity. Here is…
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Why I visited Babangida in Minna – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he visited ex-Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday. Obasanjo, former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and General Aliyu Gusau, had visited Babangida at his Hill Top residence in Minna and held a closed door meeting. Obasanjo reportedly arrived Minna International at about 4:30pm and went…
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281 inmates escaped during Borno flooding – Nigerian Correctional Service
Following the recent flooding in Borno State, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared 281 inmates missing after evacuation of inmates by officers of the service and security agencies to a safe facility. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar on Sunday in Abuja, the NCoS also said that seven other inmates had been…
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NDLEA nabs auto parts dealer, businesswoman for UK, Congo-bound opioids, cocaine
As NDLEA intercepts 2.4million tramadol pills in Gombe; arrests 2 brothers behind cocaine shipment to Vietnam Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an Ibadan, Oyo state-based businesswoman, Mrs. Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora for attempting to export consignments of opioids and cocaine to London, United Kingdom and Congo Brazzaville respectively.…
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President Tinubu to arrive Abuja on Sunday, after China trip, short stay in UK
Following his official visit to China and a short stay in the United Kingdom, President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday; a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed on Saturday night. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. He started his official visit on Tuesday,…
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Governor Adeleke appoints Ajala as Osun Rep in Diaspora Commission
Governor Ademola Adeleke, has announced the appointment of Mr Olusola Ajala as Osun State diaspora focal officer, representing Osun State on the board of Diaspora Commission. Ajala, a veteran broadcaster and thoroughbred professional hails from Gbongan, Ayedaade local government. He is currently the Special Adviser on Public Communications to Governor Adeleke. In a press release, signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam…
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Portable’s mouth is apparently bigger than his future, by Abiodun Awolaja
Like many of the ethnic groups in Black Africa, the Yoruba are very clinical in their proverbs. Enjoy one: “Alagemo to n y’ole rin, iku pa, belentase opolo to n jan ara e mole.” Gloss: Death kills the chameleon that treads with caution, let alone the toad that continually slams itself on the floor. That is the case with the…
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Late Oyo APC Chairman, Omodewu, laid to rest (Photos)
Party stalwarts paid their final respects on Friday, as the remains of the late chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Barr Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, was buried in Otu, in Itesiwaju local government area. Omodewu, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and later Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the administration of the late…
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BREAKING: Wanted terrorist, Halilu Buzu, killed (Photos)
Wanted terrorist, Halilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in the Republic of Niger declared wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State has been killed. He was killed in an operation led by the Nigerian Military around Dajin Maiyanchi in the forest of Zamfara State located around Maru Local Government on Thursday night. The development came in the wake of…
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BREAKING: PDP suspends Dino Melaye
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has announced the suspension of a former senator and governorship candidate in the 2023 gubernatorial contest in the state, Dino Melaye. The Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 Executive Committee declared Melaye suspended after he disregarded a summon. Melaye was suspended for allegedly misbehaving and participating in anti-party activities, said to have embarrassed and…
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