JUST IN: Buhari meets Zulum over insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night met with Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, at the State House, Abuja Although details of the meeting are
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Royal father, wives, son nabbed for kidnapping in Cross River
THE Cross River State joint military outfit code-named, Operation Akpakwu on Monday arrested a traditional ruler along with his two wives and son
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Fashanu to Rohr: Don’t bring back Ighalo to Eagles
Former Wimbledon star, John Fashanu, has frowned on the idea of bringing back former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, to the national team.
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Bloodbath in Rivers, Anambra, Imo. Several killed.
No fewer than four military men have been feared killed in another attack on security men in Rivers State. The incident happened at
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AFC, StarTimes confirm media rights deal in Africa
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced StarTimes as their new media partner in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2021 to broadcast the AFC’s national
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Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers celebrate their first trophy with Genk in Belgium
Paul Onuachu and Cyriel Dessers are still in a joyous mood over their club’s remarkable outing in Belgium. Onuachu who has scored over
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300 persons rescued from traffickers in 2020
About 300 persons were rescued from trafficking rings in 2020 despite the prevalence of COVID-19, with about 50 cases still pending in court,
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Outrage trails NBC conviction of Channels Tv for featuring IPOB spokesperson’s interview
Outrage, yesterday, trailed National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, conviction of Channels Television, over its April 25, 2021, host of the spokesperson of Indigenous people
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Nigeria will regret if Pantami is sacked, Gumi warns
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheihk Ahmad Gumi has warned against removal or sack of embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami.
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Insecurity: Kano government closes down school for fear of attack
The Kano state government has announced the closure of Bagauda Technical College with immediate effect for fear of possible security breach. Kano State
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Family protests as bank customer slumps, dies in Port Harcourt
A yet-to-be identified bank customer in Rivers State has reportedly slump and died after failing to withdraw cash for treatment for an undisclosed
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NBC’s caution against Channels TV draconian – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the caution issued by the National Broadcasting Commission to Channels Television. NBC issued the caution after Channels Television interviewed the
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Governor Sani Bello: Over 50 villages deserted in Niger
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, has disclosed that no fewer than 50 villages in five Local Government Areas of the state have been
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Boko Haram has taken territory in Niger, hoist flag says governor
Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello yesterday said Boko Haram had taken over Kaure axis in Shiroro Local Government Area in the state and
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Insecurity: South-East Governors’ Forum reiterates support for state police
The South-East Governor’s Forum on Sunday reiterated its support for the establishment of state police in view of the current security challenges in
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FG to review political office holders salaries soon — RMAFC
Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Elias Mbam, said weekend that a review of the remuneration of political and
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Boko Haram: FG must try arrested BDC operators openly— Ndume
FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, All Progressives Congress, APC, Borno South, has asked the Federal Government not to carry out secret trial
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I’m the only APC politician in Anambra yet to jump ship, says Muoghalu
The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief George Muoghalu, on Sunday expressed
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Accountant shot by robber dies following rejection by Lagos hospitals
An accountant, Odiri Onosigho, has lost his life after being shot during a robbery operation at First Gate bus stop, Festac, in the
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Deforestation: Fed Govt, states revive tree planting
Officials of the Federal Government and some states have held an interactive session in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, where they deliberated on
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JAMB reschedules 2021 mock UTME to May 20
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2021 mock examination earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 30, 2021 to
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Three cops face orderly room trial for losing rifles to gunmen in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three policemen, who were said to have lost their AK-47 rifles to gunmen in the Uzo-Uwani
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Police confirm Owerri robbery, debunk fire in Imo Assembly
The Imo Police Command has confirmed Sunday’s robbery attack on motorists in Orji Area of Owerri, which left four persons with bullet injuries.
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South-east governors, opinion leaders meet over insecurity
Governors of the South-east and opinion leaders in the zone met in a closed-door security meeting at the Government House, Enugu State. yesterday
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Probe ‘missing $30m safe school fund,’ SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and
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Insecurity: Presidency now employer, defender of terrorists — Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described as appalling, the present situation of Nigeria, where the Presidency has allegedly become the
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BREAKING: Gunmen kill policemen, soldiers in Rivers checkpoint attacks
Gunmen have attacked military and police checkpoints along the Owerri-Port Harcourt Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State. It was gathered the
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‘Ndigbo are united for next elections’
Solomon Ogbonna Aguene is the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State. In this interview with Yetunde Oladeinde, he talks about Ndigbo speaking with one
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Why Nigerian men don’t like marrying female footballers – Super Falcons goalie
Christy Ohaeriaku is the first-choice goalkeeper of the Nigerian senior national female football team the Super Falcons. In an exclusive interview, the shot-stopper
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Kidnappers told me to sell my house, car, others to raise N100m ransom –Ekiti farmer
A farmer in Ekiti State, Isaac Agbanigo, who was recently kidnapped on his farm and regained his freedom four days later after ransom
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