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Otuoke Attack: Sylva, Lyon task security agents to arrest perpetrators
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva and the Governor- Elect of Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon have tasked security agencies to unmask those behind the attack on the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The duo speaking separately condemned the incident and said the perpetrators should be swiftly brought
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NCFRMI trains 279 IDPs on skills acquisition
No fewer than 279 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno had benefitted from various skills acquisition training under The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the NCFRMI Federal Commisioner, Sen. Bashir Garba, disclosed this while presenting certificate to the beneficiaries in Maiduguri on Sunday. Represented by
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Christmas: Sen Uba urges wealthy Nigerians to reach out to the needy
Sola Ojo, Kaduna Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani on Wednesday joined millions across the world to felicitate with Christians as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. To this lawmaker, the birth of Jesus Christ, signifies hope, joy, peace and compassion which he wanted the wealthy to emulate by way of remembering the poor, the weak
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Christmas: Tambuwal felicitates with Christians, says Nigeria’s unity sacrosanct
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has felicitated with the Christian faithful in the state and the country as they celebrate the Christmas today. In a release by the governor’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Muhammad Bello, Gov. Tambuwal said the unique event brings to the fore the need for the unity of Nigeria, which
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Military jet crashes in northwest Iran, killing 2 pilots – Agency
An Iranian MiG fighter jet crashed in the Northwest of the country on Wednesday, killing both pilots, the semi-official ILNA News Agency reported. A helicopter from the Red Crescent has been dispatched to the crash site near Sabalan mountain, according to ILNA. No further details were immediately available. (Reuters/NAN)
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Christmas: Workers, pensioners deserve best care, welfare – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says workers and pensioners deserve the very best of care and welfare during the yuletide as they are the ones that turn the wheel that creates wealth. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, said this in a Christmas message to workers, pension and Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him,
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Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants. In his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message, the 83-year-old pope called for peace in the Holy Land, Syria,
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Christmas: El-Zakzaky Shiites group attends Church service, presents gift
Members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shiites on Wednesday attended a Christmas Church service at Church of the Advent, Samaru, Zaria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after the service, the leader of the team, Prof. Isa Hassan-Mshelgaru said the essence of attending the service was
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Plateau lawmaker urges for release of 3 constituents abducted in North East
Gyang Bere, Jos Member representing Mangu-Bokkos Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Solomon Bulus Maren, has called on the Federal Government to facilitate the release of three of his constituents who were abducted in the North East. Hon. Maren, in a press statement issued in Jos, lamented the recent abduction of Miss Jennifer
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Christmas: Governor Yahaya felicitates with Christians, preaches unity
Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe As Christians converge to mark the 2019 Christmas celebrations in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has felicitated with the community, urging the faithful to use the period to pray for peace, progress and prosperity of the state and the country. The Governor, in a message issued by his senior media aide
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Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants. In his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message, the 83-year-old pope called for peace in the Holy Land, Syria,
Military jet crashes in Iran, killing both pilots
An Iranian MiG fighter jet crashed in the Northwest of the country on Wednesday, killing both pilots, the semi-official ILNA News Agency reported. A helicopter from the Red Crescent has been dispatched to the crash site near Sabalan mountain, according to ILNA. No further details were immediately available, reports Reuters.
Many women killed in suspected jihadist attack
Suspected Islamist militants have killed 35 civilians, 31 of them women, in an attack on a military base and a town in Burkina Faso, officials say. They say seven soldiers and 80 militants were also killed as the army repelled Tuesday’s attack in Arbinda, in northern Soum province. President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré declared two
EPL: Arteta’s lack of experience ‘doesn’t mean anything’ to Howe
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has played down the importance of managerial experience ahead of Thursday’s Premier League game against Arsenal, who will play their first match under newly appointed head coach Mikel Arteta. Arteta, 37, was appointed Unai Emery’s successor last week and the former Arsenal midfielder comes into the role having spent the last
Ondo 2020: PDP group tackles Faboyede PDP-led exco over alleged misconduct Adewale Momoh, Akure
Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group in the State chapter, Peace and Unity Group (PUG), has accused the leadership of the party of working against the interest of the party in the state. Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a Peoples Democratic Party
Ondo 2020: PDP group tackles Faboyede PDP-led exco over alleged misconduct Adewale Momoh, Akure
Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group in the State chapter, Peace and Unity Group (PUG), has accused the leadership of the party of working against the interest of the party in the state. Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a Peoples Democratic Party
Plateau PDP lawmakers reject tenure extension for LG chairmen
From Musa Pam, Jos Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus have rejected the six months extension of the tenure of the Management Committee Chairmen of Barkin ladi, Riyom, Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the state by the APC members of the 9th Assembly. Minority
Ole: Pogba’s ‘best all-round midfielder in the world’
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has labelled Paul Pogba the “best all-round midfielder in the world” upon his return from injury. Pogba was substituted on for United in the 64th minute of their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Watford on Sunday, making his first appearance since September due to ankle problems. Asked whether Pogba will
Typhoon Phanfone ruins Christmas for travelers, evacuees
Christmas turned to chaos for many holiday observers in the central Philippines as a typhoon with strong winds and heavy rains destroyed homes, cut off power and stranded travelers, disaster officials said on Wednesday. Typhoon Phanfone, rated category 2 by Tropical Storm Risk, was packing maximum sustained winds of 120 km per hour (75 miles
Ondo 2020: PDP group tackles Faboyede PDP-led exco over alleged misconduct
Adewale Momoh, Akure Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group in the State chapter, Peace and Unity Group (PUG), has accused the leadership of the party of working against the interest of the party in the state. Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ondo State, a
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