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CAN decries Sultan’s position on alleged persecution of Christians
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has accused the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, of being economical with the truth as regards the endless attacks and perceived persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria. It insists Sultan is fully aware of the high level of attacks and unfriendly treatment being received by
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Pandemonium as armed men invade First Bank in Abuja, disarm policemen
Molly Kilete, Abuja Some armed men who invaded a First Bank branch in Mpape, Abuja are right now being held hostage by the police and soldiers who are engaging them in a shootout. The robbers were said to have arrived at the bank at about noon, and went straight to the banking hall and
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Bandit Attacks: FG, Kebbi govt considering troop deployment – Gov Bagudu
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has said that his government will enter into consultations with Federal Government authorities and the Zamfara State government over the redeployment of additional troops to curb incessant attacks on Kebbi villages and towns by bandits. Chief Press Secretary Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari, who made this known
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Lagos govt. reopens Club Quilox
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it has re-opened Club Quilox, after securing the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Standards. The General Manager, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, said in a statement on Saturday that the club was reopened after management committed to carrying out its activities
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No excuse for bad governance, says Gombe gov as he signs 2020 budget
Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared that, with his signing of the state budget, there would be no excuse not to deliver good governance to the people of the state. The Governor stated this on Friday as he signed the 2020 appropriation bill of N130,828,737,593 into law. He said that
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Kenyan model Irene emerges Miss Carnival Africa 2019
Judex Okoro, Calabar Young Kenyan model and current Miss Kenya Irene Ng’endo Mukii has emerged Miss Carnival Africa 2019. Mukii beat about 22 other candidates, including Nigeria’s Martha Ogar, to emerge the winner in the 2019 edition of the Miss Africa beauty pageant, and will take home a cash prize of $35,000 as well as
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Oba of Benin urges traditional rulers to fast, pray for state
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has urged traditional rulers in the state to fast and pray for peace in the state ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2020. The Oba gave the charge at the quarterly meeting of Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Benin on Saturday. The monarch said the
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Nasarawa gov’t vows to sanction violators of sanitation laws
The Nasarawa State Government has vowed to punish violators of its sanitation laws. Musa Ibrahim, the state’s Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources made this known on Saturday in Lafia, while monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise. The commissioner, who was represented by Rilwanu Ciroma, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said that stringent measures would
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Osimhen’s Barca switch suspect
Victor Osimhen’s chances of joining Barcelona in the winter transfer market have become very slim, with the La Liga champions ruling out reinforcements next month, according to Marca. The Nigeria international was reportedly identified as one of the candidates to replace the ageing Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez. Now the Spanish sports daily is reporting that
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General Assembly approves UN’s $3.07bn budget for 2020
The General Assembly has adopted a budget of 3.07 billion dollars for the United Nations in 2020. It followed the consideration of the report of the Assembly’s Fifth Committee, which handles administrative and budgetary matters. This is the first annual budget of the organisation in 45 years, according to the UN, which had been operating
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Army intercepts 85 bags of smuggled rice in Ebonyi
The Nigerian Army has intercepted 85 bags of smuggled rice in a compound in Abor-Uwani community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The raid was part of the ongoing “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’’. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Public Relations of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on
Truck bomb in Somalia’s capital kills at least 61 people
A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Saturday morning, killing at least 61 people, officials said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in Mogadishu in recent memory. The toll was likely to rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals, government spokesman Ismail Mukhtar told The Associated Press.
Truck bomb in Somalia’s capital kills at least 61 people
A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Saturday morning, killing at least 61 people, officials said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in Mogadishu in recent memory. The toll was likely to rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals, government spokesman Ismail Mukhtar told The Associated Press.
Truck bomb in Somalia’s capital kills at least 61 people
A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia’s capital Saturday morning, killing at least 61 people, officials said. It was one of the deadliest attacks in Mogadishu in recent memory. The toll was likely to rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals, government spokesman Ismail Mukhtar told The Associated Press.
Wolves v Man City: FA to investigate after missiles thrown at Molineux
The Football Association will investigate after missiles were thrown on to the pitch during Wolves’ 3-2 Premier League victory at home to Manchester City on Friday night. An announcement during the first half at Molineux warned fans there had been numerous reports of the throwing of foreign objects. Objects, including what appeared to be a
US family killings: Mexican police chief arrested
Mexican authorities have arrested a municipal police chief for his suspected links to the killing of three women and six children of US-Mexican origin in northern Mexico last month, local media and an official said on Friday. Suspected drug cartel hitmen shot dead the nine women and children from families of Mormon origin in Sonora
Netanyahu thanks Trump after landslide primary win
After his landslide primary victory to maintain his grip on the right-wing Likud Party, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump on Friday — and vowed to bring US recognition of Israeli sovereignty in West bank settlements. “Most people support the right, and most people support me for prime minister,” Netanyahu told supporters
Police officer kills 39-year-old-man in Lagos
A police Sergeant identified as Lukmon Akanbi, has been arrested, orderly room tried, and dismissed for shooting to death, a 39-year-old man, Ramon Babatunde Adeniyi. The incident reportedly happened around Eko Atlantic Victoria Island area on Friday. Akanbi who is attached to the Victoria Island Police Division, was on patrol around 4:20 a.m. when he
Police officer kills 39-year-old-man in Lagos
A police Sergeant identified as Lukmon Akanbi, has been arrested, orderly room tried, and dismissed for shooting to death, a 39-year-old man, Ramon Babatunde Adeniyi. The incident reportedly happened around Eko Atlantic Victoria Island area on Friday. Akanbi who is attached to the Victoria Island Police Division, was on patrol around 4:20 a.m. when he
Police officer kills 39-year-old-man in Lagos
A police Sergeant identified as Lukmon Akanbi, has been arrested, orderly room tried, and dismissed for shooting to death, a 39-year-old man, Ramon Babatunde Adeniyi. The incident reportedly happened around Eko Atlantic Victoria Island area on Friday. Akanbi who is attached to the Victoria Island Police Division, was on patrol around 4:20 a.m. when he
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