Italian press celebrate Osimhen’s scoring return
Victor Osimhen’s scoring return against Bologna has received commendations from the Italian press following Napoli’s 3-1 win on Sunday. The Nigerian who replaced
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Breaking: Troops rescue kidnapped Nigerians and expatriates
Ten expatriates and four Nigerians kidnapped by sea pirates off the coast of Gabon have been rescued by troops of 6 Division of
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It’s Mopol’s job to go after the bandits not the military –Retired Gen. Williams
A former Chairman of Transparency International Nigeria and ex-Chief of Army Operations, Training and Plans, Major General Ishola Williams (retd.), said the job
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Bandits storm Kaduna Airport, abduct family of six, three others
Bandits have attacked the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) quarters in Kaduna abducting nine persons, including a family of six and a
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BREAKING: UFC: Israel Adesanya suffers first career defeat, loses to Blachowicz
An attempt by Nigeria-born Israel Adesanya to become a double champion in the UFC was dashed early Sunday morning. Jan Blachowicz beat the
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There is a consensus in Nigeria for restructuring –Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday, re-echoed the call for restructuring the country as a means of tackling some of the major
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Herdsmen crisis worsened when we started treating cows like human beings —Ex-Methodist prelate, Mbang
Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria and former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, His eminence Sunday Mbang, tells PATRICK ODEY
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Why it is necessary to partner African Union
Every year, the National Fire Protection Association puts out a report about injuries to firemen in the United States. In 2019, that report
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Nigerian Army in a mass shake-up, redeploys over 100 generals
Following the change of baton at the top echelon of Nigerian Army recently, it has announced the redeployment and posting of over 100
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Akanu Ibiam Airport, others to resume Int’l flights.
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that international flights would soon resume at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Port
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Abductions: FG begins relocation of pupils from Borno, Yobe, Adamawa to other States
To stave off mass abduction of school children by Boko Haram terrorists and other criminals in the northern part of the country, the
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PANDEF condemns attacks on police stations
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called on the attackers of police personnel and facilities in the country to stop their criminal activities.
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Fani-Kayode: my ex-wife’s affidavit full of lies
Former minister and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described his ex-wife’s allegations against him as vile and
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How traders, artisans, others lose millions to fake microfinance banks
Many unsuspecting Nigerians, particularly traders and artisans, have fallen victim to fraudsters who disguise as microfinance operators, losing millions of naira to the
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BREAKING: Seven abducted travelers rescued in Osun
The Osun State Police Command on Saturday morning confirmed the release of the seven abducted travelers along Osogbo/Obokun road. Suspected herdsmen on Tuesday
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Family of six arrested for operating kidnap syndicate in Ogun
Police have arrested a family of six for operating a kidnap syndicate and abducting eight persons within a year. It was learnt following
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African footballer and Premier League ace, Abdoulaye Doucouré, caught driving £170k Lamborghini with no insurance in North London
Police seized a £170,000 Lamborghini from Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré after he was caught driving the car through north London without insurance, a court heard.
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101 Boko Haram suspects sue Fed Govt for N303m
Some suspected Boko Haram insurgents have urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to declare their detention for 12 years without trial as
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Bandits’ commander, soldier killed in Kaduna, Katsina
A bandit said to have over 100 fighters under him has been killed in Kaduna, the State government said yesterday, adding that members
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Fani-Kayode beat me during pregnancy, ex-wife tells court.
Precious Chikwendu has accused her ex-husband and former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, of beating her up at several times including when
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Yahaya Bello rejects Covid-19 vaccine
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said he won’t receive the vaccine even as his colleagues are expected to receive shots of the
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Remains of veteran actor, Sadiq Daba, buried in Lagos
The remains of veteran actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Abubakar Daba, were interred on Thursday in Lagos according to Islamic rites. The late Daba
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New changes at the Nigerian Air Force
The Nigerian Air Force has appointed new Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding Commandants of Tri-Service Institutions and other functionaries, including a new spokesperson.
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BREAKING: Ambassadors-designate get letters of credence
The 95 ambassadors-designate are to receive their letters of credence Friday (today) afternoon from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama. This is
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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu inaugurate Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge, Ambode shuns event
Ex-Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, was conspicuously absent as his successor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; All Progressives Congress stalwart, Bola Tinubu; and other prominent politicians
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APC: Amaechi’s camp wins at the Supreme Court over Abe’s group
There was jubilation in the camp of the Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, following the decision of the Supreme Court that rested the prolonged
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Soldier, girlfriend who allegedly supplied ammunition to bandits in Zamfara arrested
Zamfara State Government has announced that an Army officer and his girlfriend were arrested for allegedly supplying ammunition and uniforms to bandits in
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Oil price hits $67 on steady production by OPEC+
Brent crude oil prices rose to $67 buoyed by speculation that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their Russia-led allies,
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Omisore’s defection can’t threaten Osun APC’s unity – Senator
THE Senator representing Osun West in the National Assembly, Adelere Oriolowo, has described as unfounded the fear that the admittance of Senator Iyiola
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Criminals, sponsors must face justice to stop killings – Cardinal Okogie
A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, has said Nigeria urgently needs a leadership that is competent,
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