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More calls for emergency rule in Kaduna as gunmen abduct emir, 16 others
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja, Noah Ebije and Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in Kaduna State over the rising insecurity in the state. The call came on the heels of yesterday’s abduction of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu and
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… 2 kidnapped nurses freed after 3 months
After spending about 80 days in the den of their abductors, the two nurses abducted from Idon General Hospital, in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State, Afiniki Bako and Grace Nkut, have been freed, a family source hinted. As of the time of filing this report, the two nurses were said to be lodged
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NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn heroin at Lagos airport, declares drug baron wanted
By Emma Njoku A consignment of 26.150kilograms of heroin with a street value of over N6.5 billion has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), at the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in
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Nigeria’s win over USA not yet our best –Brown
By Joe Apu Olympic bound D’Tigers of Nigeria did the unexpected Saturday night upsetting World number 1 Team USA in a historic 90-87 win in Las Vegas in an exhibition game but Head Coach Mike Brown says the best is yet to come even as the team faces Argentina Tuesday. Speaking after the win in
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Anderlecht ready to pay massive amount for Okoye
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has reportedly emerged as target for Belgian professional Football League side, Anderlecht who are ready to recruit fresh legs for the coming season. Okoye became their target following his impressive performances last season for Sparta Rotterdam where he ended up getting the most valuable player award. In his debut season
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Buhari, El-Rufai, others lament death of ex-Kaduna deputy gov
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja and Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), former deputy governor of Kaduna State during the first tenure of Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai. In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President
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Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic wins 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title to equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s record of 20 men’s Grand Slam victories after fighting back to beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini. The 34-year-old Serb won 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-4 6-3 in front of a passionate and vocal 15,000 crowd on Centre Court. Seventh seed Berrettini, 25, received
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Huesca invites offers for Nwakali
Spanish club Huesca are ready to listen to offers for Nigeria in midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali. The Telegraph reported that the FIFA U-17 World Cup winner is wanted by Leeds United, but Huesca wants to do business for £15million. Leeds United are in the market for a central midfielder that can play with Calvin Phillips and
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EbonyLife Place CEO joins Oscars
Mo Abudu, CEO, EbonyLife Place, has joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (OSCARS), as one of the 29 producers and the only African and Nigerian in this category. Abudu was described by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman,” listed by the US Magazine Business Insider amongst the top 100 business visionaries creating
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Unknown Nigerian boxer hunts for Tyson Fury
Raphael Akpejiori added another ruthless knockout win to his record after calling for a ‘dream’ fight against Britain’s WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The unbeaten Nigerian delivered another display of his destructive power, stopping Steven Lyons in the opening round in Miami on Saturday night. Akpejiori has knocked out all 12 of his opponents inside
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NIRSAL MFB punctures allegation on AGSMEIS loan diversion
Abdulwahab Isa Abuja NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has described allegations purporting diversification of N5 million Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) loan as unfounded. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Head of Corporate Communications, Halima Idris Omar, the bank described the incident in question as a rare case of swap
Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in final
There were scenes of jubilation across Italy after their football team defeated England 3-2 on penalties in the Euro 2020 final in London. At a fan zone in Rome, thousands of fans started jumping in pure elation, shouting and hugging each other. The victory at Wembley stadium brought Italy its first European title since
Alagoa: We are going to be bringing huge investment into Bayelsa
David Alagoa is the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Bayelsa State. In this interview with PAULINE ONYIBE, he speaks about the starch factory that will soon be commissioned, among other issues that border on agriculture Despite the limited land space compared to other parts of the ountry, Bayelsa is doing so much
Insecurity: In defence of Reps’ State Police Bill
AKEEM NAFIU writes that lawyers have thumbed up efforts of lawmakers at the House of Representatives at tackling rising wave of insecurity in the country through passage of a Bill to legalise creation of state police and regional security outfits ‘State police panacea for worsening insecurity’ Some senior lawyers have commended efforts of lawmakers
Legal implications (if any) of Gov. Bello Matawalle’s defection from PDP to APC
Kasiemobi Oranugo (Esq.) Does GMM’s defection from PDP to APC amount to any breach of duty/obligation to the PDP, constitutionally/statutorily, morally and/or contractually? GOVERNOR MATAWALLE’S DEFECTION: ANY BREACH OF CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO PDP? Constitutionally, the grundnorm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is silent on what happens to a sitting governor
FG rebuffs attempt to alter FTZs’ draft report
Abuja The Federal Government may have rebuffed lobbying by groups working to influence stepping down of the recommendations by the Technical Committe on Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the country. A source at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment told this newspaper that some stakeholders who feel the recommendations contained in FTZs
NIBSS: Mobile transfers hit N2.9trn in six months
Bank customers in the country transferred a total of N2.9 trillion over mobile devices in the last six months, New Telegraph has learnt. The six months record is N100 billion less than the N3 trillion total transfers made in the 12 months of last year. According to statistics released by the Nigeria Inter- Bank
Red Star: Operational challenges impact earnings
Red Star Express Plc, like its peers, is faced with operational challenges. CHRIS UGWU writes With the emergence and increasing popularity of local online retail stores like Jumia.com, Konga.com and Mystore.com.ng, among others, e-commerce has taken a new shape in Nigeria, like any other country across the world. The increase in internet penetration
CBN’s intervention cuts palm oil import to N221.6bn
Nigeria’s annual spending on importation of palm oil has slumped by 22.6 per cent from $500 million (N245 billion) to $452.25 million (N221.6 billion) in the last one year. Importers sourced 450,000 tonnes of the produce from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. However, data from the Malaysian Palm oil Council (MPOC) revealed that crude palm
2023: Southern govs step to the forefront
FELIX NWANERI reports on the jostle for the 2023 presidency by the various geographical blocs across the country and how the demand by the Southern Governors’ Forum that the next president must come from their region has rekindled the age-long rivalry between the North and South Less than two years to the
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