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OPWS force commander lauds troops for resilience in fight against banditry, kidnapping
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Troops of the joint military Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have been commended for their resilience and doggedness in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crime posing threats to the peace and stability of communities within their Area Of Responsibility (AOR) in Nasarawa, Benue and adjoining states. Acting OPWS Force
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Ataga: Police arrest more suspects
The operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested more suspects in connection with the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga. The Commissioner of police Hakeem Odumosu, made this known during a parade of some suspects at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Wednesday, without giving details. “We have established
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ASUU UNILAG gives management 72hrs ultimatum over amputated salaries
By Gabriel Dike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Lagos (UNILAG) branch has issued the university management 72 hours ultimatum over payment of amputated June salaries to members. The 72 hours ultimatum to UNILAG management was taken at an emergency congress of the branch held on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, to deliberate
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Buhari not limited to arresting, prosecuting corrupt persons but building preventive mechanisms – APC Legacy group
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A voluntary think-tank group of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Legacy Awareness and Campaign, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari has not limited his government to arresting and prosecuting corrupt persons, with actions extended to building preventive systems and mechanisms to promote lasting accountability. The group emphasised that since Buhari
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Breaking: European Union seeks carbon tax on road transport and heating
European Union seeks carbon tax on road transport and heating details shortly
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ICC acknowledges Yoruba petition against Buhari, Malami, Idris, IGP, others
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan The International Criminal Court (ICC) has acknowledged a 27-page petition on an alleged genocide and crimes against the Yoruba people in Nigeria, filed by the leader of the apex Yoruba self-determination group, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, a Yoruba activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, and
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Plateau: Herdsmen kill two as youths protest in Riyom
From Gyang Bere, Jos Two people are reported to have died in a bloody attack suspected to have been carried out by Fulani herdsmen in Kum village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Sun gathered that the incident which occurred at about 9 pm Tuesday, left one Mr Titus John and Iliya
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Jigawa explains N21.7 billion approved supplementary budget
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse The Jigawa State Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Babangida Umar Gantsa, has explained why the state seemed for a supplementary budget amounting to N21.7 billion. Speaking to reporters in Dutse the commissioner said the state deems it necessary to seek the supplementary budget to finance some critical projects that were included in
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Sensitise Nigerians on relevance of NYSC Trust Fund, DG charges scheme’s image makers
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has charged the scheme’s Press and Public Relations Officers (PPROs) to sensitise Nigerians on the relevance of the proposed NYSC Trust Fund. He spoke at the PPRO workshop held in Abuja on Wednesday, urging the participants to deploy both
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Anambra: Gunmen kill policemen, set 3 vehicles ablaze
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Gunmen, on Tuesday night, reportedly killed five persons in Abatete community in Idemmili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Three of the victims, according to sources, were policemen. They also said that three vehicles were equally razed during the attack. Also, a vehicle branded with the All Progressives Congress (APC)
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Police announce significant progress in Usifo Ataga’s murder, arrest more suspects
The Lagos State Police Command has just announce a significant progress in the murder of Usifo Ataga. According to the Commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of late SuperTV boss. This new development was disclosed few minutes ago, while parading over 1,000 suspects at the
Be wealth creators not parasites, UniAbuja charges 4,311 matriculants
…reads riot act to students Regina Otokpa, Abuja The University of Abuja has challenged its newly matriculated 4,311 students for the 2020/2021 academic session, to attain entrepreneurial skills that would make them wealth creators rather than parasites, at the completion of their studies. Vice Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, who gave the charge during the
JUST IN 2 soldiers killed in Enugu as troops foil ESN attack
The Nigerian Army said Wednesday, its troops deployed to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Tuesday, July 13, repelled an Eastern Security Network (ESN) gun attack on troops’ location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint. A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public
Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan
The Taliban are reported to have raised their flag above a key border post between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and claim it is now under their control. Videos being shared on social media show the white flag fluttering above the Spin Boldak crossing near Kandahar. Afghan officials have denied the post has fallen, although pictures
We must increase investment in health – FG
…says lack of qualified health workers affecting healthcare delivery Regina Otokpa, Abuja The Federal Government has stressed the need to increase investments and relevant collaboration in the health sector, if the worrisome healthcare indices in the country must be addressed . Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, who made this known at
Yoruba Nation: ICC acknowledges Akintoye, Igboho, others’ petition
The International Criminal Court (ICC), on Tuesday, acknowledged a 27-page petition filed by Yoruba Nation agitators. Those who signed the petition are the Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye; Yoruba Activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly called Sunday Igboho; and other 49 Yoruba Self-Determination Groups. The petition was filed against against the President
Two Wimbledon matches probed for ‘possible irregular betting patterns’
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches from this month’s Wimbledon Grand Slam after bookmakers flagged “possible irregular betting patterns”. “Two alerts (were) provided to us during the Championships from the betting industry indicating possible irregular betting patterns,” an ITIA spokesperson told Reuters. “We are not able to comment
Gunmen kill varsity student, abduct two others
Gunmen have killed a 400 Level student of the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, Stephen Odje, and abducted two others. The students killed as they journeyed back to school to resume for the 2020/2021 academic session. The management of DELSU has confirmed the development. In a statement by the Dean, Students’
Hotel collapse in China kills 17, injures five
Some seventeen people have died after a hotel collapse in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou. After 36 hours of search operations, rescue workers found 23 people buried in the rubble – six of whom were found alive. A preliminary investigation found the collapse was caused by the owner altering the structure of the
Covid outbreak on British Navy flagship
An outbreak of Covid-19 has been confirmed on the Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The BBC has been told there have been around 100 cases on the aircraft carrier, which is part way through a world tour. Several other warships in the fleet accompanying it are also affected. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said
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