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Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday. He was promised Washington’s “unwavering support” in a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. UN Secretary…
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Zulum orders crackdown on ‘Marlian’ group
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed security operatives to crack down on a notorious “Marlian” group believed to be terrorizing residents in some parts of Maiduguri and Jere. The “Marlian” group, which is populated by some youths associated with drug abuses has gained notoriety for engaging in a wide range of criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, drug and…
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Sokoto governor vows to reclaim refuse dumps converted to business premises
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has vowed to reclaim all refuse dumping sites converted to business premises within sokoto metropolis. He gave the indication while inspecting the ongoing refuse evacuation exercise at the Shehu Kangiwa square dumping site. Dr Aliyu expressed dismay over the way and manner refuse dumping sites have been turned to business premises, which had affected refuse…
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Lukman resigns as APC National Vice Chairman
National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for North-West, Mallam Salihu Lukman, has announced his resignation from his position. In a letter submitted to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Wednesday, Lukman conveyed his decision to step down from his role. His resignation comes just one week after the former National Chairman of…
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North West APC endorse Ganduje as National Chairman
The North West Geopolitical zone of the All Progressives Congress has endorsed former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for the position of the party’s National Chairman. Chairmen of the party in the North West region arrived at the decision after their meeting in Kaduna on Tuesday. The chairmen said they took the “unanimous decision” due to Ganduje’s “immense contribution” to…
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FG insists federal universities remain tuition-free
The Federal Government has refuted news reports that students of federal universities across the country will start paying tuition fees. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, the government said all federal universities are tuition free. He said unlike what’s being widely reported, universities are increasing other amounts payable,…
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Soyinka defends Davido, says ‘You owe no apology to Muslims’
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has stoutly defended afro hip-hop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over a video he released on his social media handles, which appears to have disparaged Islam. Commenting on the controversial issue on Tuesday, Soyinka said Davido did not need to apologise to the Muslims or anyone over the video. The video, captioned ‘Jaiye…
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APC urges Police, DSS to investigate PDP’s allegations on foiled attack on Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Nigerian Police and Department of State Services (DSS) to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding a foiled attack plot on the residence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar in Yola. The APC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix…
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Senate to receive ministerial list within 48 hours – Bamidele
Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu will be presented to the Senate within the next 48 hours. Speaking at a book presentation to mark his 60th birthday in Abuja, Bamidele said the president personally informed him when he called to wish him a happy birthday. He said the President called him on…
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IGP relaunches emergency reporting app
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was joined by dignitaries at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, for the unveiling of the Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS), a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionizing police response to emergency and ensuring swift and efficient action in critical situations. The Police-VGS QERRS…
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