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Anambra: Police rescue three kidnap victims chained to pillars by gunmen
The police in Anambra State have rescued three kidnap victims in a compound in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. The victims, all male, were chained to pillars in a building in the compound, and were said to have been held incommunicado for weeks. Police also arrested two men, said to be members
Anambra: Police rescue three kidnap victims chained to pillars by gunmen
Amusan wins Silesia Diamond League in Poland, equals record
Nigeria’s queen of the track, Tobi Amusan, won the 100-metre hurdles event at the Silesia Diamond League, Poland on Sunday evening. Amusan won the keenly contested race with a time of 12.34 seconds. She equaled the meeting record in the process. United States of America duo Harrison Kendra and Ali Nia came second and third,
Amusan wins Silesia Diamond League in Poland, equals record
Suspected car smuggler kill customs officer in Kebbi
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Area Command, has confirmed the killing of one of its personnel, Aminu Abdullahi, by a suspected car smuggler in Yauri Local Government Area of the state. ASC Mubarak Mustapha, the Spokesperson of the Service, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi. Mustapha said: “The NSC,
Suspected car smuggler kill customs officer in Kebbi
CBN gives update on tenure of bank managing directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a new corporate governance code stating that the tenure of a bank’s managing director or chief executive officer (CEO) can only last 12 years. The country’s apex bank disclosed this in a 96-page circular posted during the weekend on its website. According to the circular signed by
CBN gives update on tenure of bank managing directors
Islamic New Year: Sultan tells Muslims to look out for new moon
The President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslim faithful to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1445 After Hijrah, (AH) of the Islamic calendar on Monday, July 17, 2023, which is equivalent to the 29th of Dhul Hijja, 1444 AH.
Islamic New Year: Sultan tells Muslims to look out for new moon
Tinubu told to stop Discos’ plans to increase electricity tariffs
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to halt the proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). Mr Wasiu Afolabi, the OPC President, stated this in a statement signed by its General-Secretary, Mr Bunmi Fasehun on Sunday, in Lagos. NAN reports that the Federal Government had last Friday
Tinubu told to stop Discos’ plans to increase electricity tariffs
EPL: I’m extremely disappointed – Maguire reacts as Ten Hag sacks him as United captain
England international Harry Maguire has confirmed he will not be Manchester United captain for the next season. The defender said the decision was reached after he had a discussion with manager Erik ten Hag on Sunday. He said the manager has informed him that he is changing his captain. Maguire said he is “personally extremely
EPL: I’m extremely disappointed – Maguire reacts as Ten Hag sacks him as United captain
Transfer: Man City’s Riyad Mahrez agrees deal to join new club
Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez, has agreed personal terms with Al Ahli to join the Saudi Arabian club. According to football transfer expert Nicolo Schira, the Saudi Al Ahli will submit €30million to Manchester City for Mahrez’s signature. Schira disclosed this in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Sunday. He tweeted, “Riyad Mahrez has
Transfer: Man City’s Riyad Mahrez agrees deal to join new club
Doctors declare indefinite strike over colleague’s abduction in Cross River
Doctors in Cross River State have embarked on a total and indefinite strike. The doctors took the decision in solidarity with one of their members, Ekanem Ephraim, who was kidnapped on Thursday from her residence in Calabar. This was disclosed in a communique signed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River
Doctors declare indefinite strike over colleague’s abduction in Cross River
Tinubu reveals plans to strengthen ECOWAS Standby Force to Deter Coups, terrorism in African Sub-region
President Bola Tinubu has revealed his intentions to strengthen the ECOWAS standby force in a bid to deter recurring coups in the African continent. Tinubu, who recently emerged as Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, also revealed that the special force would help combat terrorism in the sub-region. He made
Tinubu reveals plans to strengthen ECOWAS Standby Force to Deter Coups, terrorism in African Sub-region
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