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Katsina: Troops rescue kidnap victims, kill four bandits in local community
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Troops of the Nigerian Army special squad Operation Sahel Sanity fighting banditry, cattle rustling in the North-West have rescued four kidnap victims from Giruwa village of Dandume Local Government Area, Katsina State. According to an Army press statement on Tuesday, the rescue followed artillery bombardments on suspected bandits’ location at Unguwan-Doka village. …
The Sun Nigeria.
N106 billion fraud probe: Okorocha challenges Uzodinma to publish claim
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has challenged the justice Benjamin Iheaka led panel probing contracts awarded during his tenure to the tune of N106 billion. The said panel, which indicted the ex-Governor, has asked him to refund the said amount, which it claimed was fraudulently expended on fictitious …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau: Bandits kill traditional ruler, 5 others
Gyang Bere, Jos Bandits suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed the Acting Village Head of Wereng, Da Chung Gyang Mwadkwon, and five others in Wereng community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Sun gathered that the attack which occurred midnight on Monday left also left three persons injured and currently …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo 2020: Traditional rulers call for peace
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Two prominent traditional rulers from Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on gladiators in the Saturday’s governorship election in the state to embrace peace in the interest of the state. This is even as the traditional rulers lauded the peaceful ways the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr …
The Sun Nigeria.
Formal criminal charges filed against ex Imo Governor Ohakim
Godwin Tsa, Abuja Police authorities have commenced the criminal trial against a former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In the charge marked CR/993/2020 and dated September 23, 2020, the office of the Inspector-General of Police accused Ohakim of fraud and false information. …
The Sun Nigeria.
INEC decries pre-election tensions, urges voters not to lower bar
Romanus Ugwu, Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the party candidates and electorate for the Ondo state governorship election not to lower the standard set during the November 26, 2016 election, expressing concerns over rising pre-election tension in the state. The Commission’s chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke at the signing of …
The Sun Nigeria.
DBN bags SSCI-World Dev Finance certification
Uche Usim, Abuja The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has swelled its rating having received an Accreditation Certificate of Acceptance in line with Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiatives (SSCI) from the World Development Finance Forum in Germany. The certificate was received on behalf of the Bank by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Mr Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Activist calls out extortion of pig transporters on north-south highway
Ben Dunno, Warri A human rights activist and Vice President of the Committee for Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) Dr Kehinde Taiga, has deplored the extortion of traders, especially members of the Pigs Traveller Association, by security operatives, mostly policemen and soldiers mounting checkpoints on the highway from northern to southern Nigeria. Making his grievances …
The Sun Nigeria.
Troops arrest drugs supplier, kills bandits, rescue kidnapped victims in Zamfara, Katsina
Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Sahel Sanity have arrested a notorious dealer of hard drugs to bandit leaders and neutralised many bandits in North-West Nigeria. A statement by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko, said the troops of Sahel Sanity have continued to decimate bandits and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kogi: Many rendered homeless as flood ravages state
Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Hundreds of people in Kogi State are likely to be rendered homeless as floods surge. Places currently affected are parts of Lokoja the state capital, Ganaja, Kotonkarf, Idah and Izji Local Government Areas. In Lokoja, the floods have spread into some major roads, causing traffic gridlock, while others been completely cut off. …
The Sun Nigeria.
20-year-old arraigned for raping unconscious woman
A 20-year-old bartender, Joshua Toryile, was on Tuesday tried in an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, for allegedly raping a 22-year-old unconscious woman. The police charged Toryile with two counts of conspiracy and rape. The lead state prosecutor, Mr Peter Owolabani, alleged that Toryile committed the offence alongside an accomplice, who is …
APC: Party alliance’ll not stop Akeredolu’s reelection
… Says he will win with 58 per cent margin Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Ondo State governorship election has said the alliance of political parties in the state would not in any way sway the votes of the electorate against the candidate of the party, Governor …
Traditional ruler, 5 others killed in fresh Plateau attack
Musa Pam, Jos Again unknown gunmen on Monday night attacked and killed a traditional ruler, Da Chung Gyang Mwadkon and five other persons in Wereng Village of Riyom Local Government Council of Plateau State The member representing Riyom Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Dantong confirmed the attack and murder …
Buhari to present 2021 Appropriation Bill to NASS Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on October 8, present the 2021 Appropriation Bill to the Joint Session of the National Assembly. President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, read the letter from Buhari, conveying his intention to present the budget to National Assembly at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. “May I crave the kind indulgence of the distinguish …
National Assembly begins review of Civil Aviation Acts
Wole Shadare The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has begun a process of amending the Civil Aviation Act 2006 with a three-day public hearing on the six Executive Bills brought to the National Assembly. The Bills are seeking to amend certain aspects of the Acts establishing the six agencies being superintended by the …
Five kidnapped expatriates rescued in Rivers – Military
The military, Tuesday, said five expatriates, earlier kidnapped by suspected militants within the Yellow Island general area in Rivers State, have been rescued. The foreign nationals were abducted on May 9 onboard MT RIO MITONG and MT DJIBLOHO. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General John Enenche, who made the disclosure in a statement, …
US indicts anti-virus software creator, John McAfee, for tax evasion
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Monday against John David McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software, over charges that he evaded taxes and willfully failed to file tax returns. The U.S. Justice Department announced the charges shortly after the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed it had brought civil charges against McAfee, alleging that …
Arsenal sign Atlético’s Thomas Partey after paying £45m release clause
*Torreira joins Atlético on loan, Guendouzi goes to Hertha Berlin Arsenal have completed the signing of Thomas Partey from Atlético Madrid after a dramatic day in which they met his £45m release fee with hours to spare before the transfer deadline, securing a player Mikel Arteta hopes will transform his midfield. Partey has signed a four-year contract …
Taiwan says military under pressure from China as missions mount
Taiwan’s military has launched aircraft to intercept Chinese planes more than twice as much as all of last year, the island’s defence ministry said, describing Taiwan as facing severe security challenges from its huge neighbour. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its military activities near the island, responding …
Mexico reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases, deaths
Mexico on Monday reported a sharp increase in the daily number of coronavirus infections and deaths, breaking previous records due to what the government said was a change in methodology. The Health Ministry reported a jump of 2,789 deaths and 28,115 cases, far outstripping the prior daily records of 1,092 deaths and 9,556 cases. …
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