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Troops neutralise 5 extremists, foil kidnapping attempts, recover arms in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralized 5 violent extremists, foiled kidnapping attempts and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition in Taraba State. The troops while acting on actionable intelligence on the plan of the extremists to kidnap some church members returning from church program in Wukari along Tor – Tse and Takum road acted decisively. Troops…
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FG reiterates stance on prosecution of fake degree holders
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prosecute individuals holding fake university certificates within the country. Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known during a recent citizens and stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja on Tuesday. Mamman emphasized the need for a robust 13-pillar roadmap to transform the education sector, stressing the importance of a reliable database…
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Ogun hosts international trade fair
Few days to the commencement of the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair, excitement has continues to build across the Southwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria as stakeholders get prepared to storm Abeokuta, Ogun State for the much awaited yearly event. The trade fair, which holds from April 19 and 29, 2024 at the M.K.O Abiola International Trade Fair Complex, Abeokuta, will…
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Ex-NLC President, Ciroma dies
A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ali Ciroma, has died. Ciroma passed away at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Tuesday. A family member, who is also the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, announced the death of the unionist in a statement on Tuesday. The…
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Kidnnapping: Zone 2 Police rescues victims, arrests suspects
By Innocent Raphael The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has successfully dismantled a kidnapping ring and rescued two victims in a rapid operation. This was according to a press statement on Wednesday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Command Headquarters, SP Ayuba Umma. The suspects have been identified as Freeman Ekpebo, Nnachukwu Monday and Samuel Kwasi,…
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Zamfara restricts movement along Katsina, Sokoto borders
The Zamfara State Government has imposed curfew along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am due to the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks on innocent travelers. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, noted that the directive was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting. “As of…
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FIRS apologises to Christians over Easter message
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has apologised to Christians over its Easter message which has stirred controversy among adherents of the faith. Western Post recalled that FIRS Easter message to Christians in Nigeria, the agency had shared a flier showing a Point of Sale (PoS) machine with the caption, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. The message triggered…
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PHOTO NEWS: South East APC stakeholders meet in Owerri
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South East region of Nigeria, have met in Owerri, Imo State. Those at the meeting include; Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy, Minister of State For Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Sen. Osita Izunaso, APC political appointees from the SouthEast and other major…
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Abdulrazaq condoles traders over market inferno
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has condoled the people of Offa, especially the business community over the fire incident at the Owode market. AbdulRazaq said the development was one tragedy too many, adding that a team from the state emergency management agency had visited the market to take stock of the situation as well as…
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Police arrest power cables vandal in Lagos
By Innocent Raphael Policemen under the Ikeja division have apprehended one Parfa Samson, alleged to have vandalized vital power cables in the area. Lagos State force Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this via his official X handle on Tuesday. According to him, while the suspect was apprehended, his partner had absconded upon sighting the law enforcement officers. Hundeyin…
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