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Heroes Return: Villagers welcome Nigerian soldiers back from successful operation
Soldiers returning from a military operation in Nigeria’s Northeast were met with cheers and celebrations from local residents recently. The troops, who were on Operation Desert Sanity III, had been deployed to combat insurgents in the Sambisa and Timbuktu Triangle regions. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a video shared on its official X account on Friday. The caption read,…
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Police apprehend driver for squeezing 15 children into car in Lagos
By Innocent Raphael In a daring act of recklessness, a driver has been apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for squeezing 15 children into a Volkswagen Passat car in Lagos. The development was disclosed in a statement signed on Friday by the Spokesman for Lagos Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to reports, the alarming situation unfolded on the…
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Gunmen kill Taraba monarch inside palace
By Innocent Raphael Gunmen have reportedly infiltrated the palace of Abdulmutalib Jankada, the traditional ruler of Sansani chiefdom in Taraba state, and fatally shot him while he was resting after the day’s activities. Witnesses reported that the assailants, arriving on motorcycles, swiftly targeted the monarch, firing multiple shots before fleeing the scene with his phones in their possession. The attack…
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Damagum restates commitment to PDP, says ‘Chairmanship not a do or die affair’
By Innocent Raphael Umar Damagum, Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reiterated his commitment to the party, while emphasizing that the National Chairmanship position was not a “do or die affair”. He stated this during the PDP’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, asserting that despite potential changes in roles, like reverting to Deputy National…
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IGP withdraws policemen attached to ex-Kogi governor, Bello
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message. The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 reads in part; “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive…
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Leaders pay glowing tributes as Ekiti mourns late APC Chairman, Omotosho
By Innocent Raphael Ekiti State was enveloped in solemnity as Governor Biodun Oyebanji led a cadre of political dignitaries and prominent figures in a heartfelt tribute to the late Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Barrister Paul Omotosho. The occasion, a special commendation service organized by the state government, witnessed an outpouring of condolences and admiration…
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Ajiyan waterworks will produce 70,000 gallons per day- Commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos state, Gbenga Omotoso has said the Ajiyan waterworks in Iju when completed would produce 70,000 gallons of water per day. Omotoso said the citizens would have clear understanding of the state government achievements in various sectors when the state holds the 2024 ministerial press briefing. He gave the hint…
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PDP NEC okays party congress timetable
…worries over Nigeria’s economic situation By Innocent Raphael The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, approved the party congress timetable. It also approved the reconstitution of disciplinary committees, and extended the tenure of the Constitution Amendment Committee, as parts of actions towards restructuring the leadership of the party. These were parts of the resolutions…
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Ifo residents suffer bad roads, accuse Ogun govt of neglect
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Residents of communities in Ifo Local Government areas of Ogun State, have accused Ogun Government of neglect as they suffered bad roads. The residents who could not hide their anger against the Governor Dapo Abiodun led administration, said they were worried concerning the state of roads as rainy season is fast-approaching. The affected communities include in…
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PDP begins NEC meeting in Abuja
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s election Atiku Abubakar; his running mate Ifeanyi Okowa; FCT Minister Nyesom Wike; Rivers State Governor Siminalaye Fubara are among the dignitaries attending the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The 98th NEC meeting was held at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja and it was the first time…
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