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We must not allow religion, ethnicity to divide Nigeria – -Lalong
From Gyang Bere, Jos Chairman of Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has advised Nigerians never to allowed religion and ethnicity to divide the country. He noted that crises Marchants who are bent on causing violence by burning places of worship to attract religious sentiment should not be given a breeding
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Benue crisis: Military arrests 10 suspects, recovers 16 weapons, ammunition
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Following the communal crisis that broke out between Ibilla and Ukpa Communities in Oju Local Government area of Benue State, the joint Military Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Sunday, rested 10 suspects, recovered 16 riffle and several ammunition in different parts of the two communities. The two border communities
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Court remands 40-year-old man for allegedly defiling minor
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Monday, ordered that a 40-year-old man, Raphael Terlumun, who allegedly defiled a four-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional centre. The police charged Terlumun with defilement. Magistrate Ajuma Igama did not take the plea of Terlumun for want of jurisdiction. Igama adjourned the case until March 4. Earlier, the
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Cryptocurrency ban: Experts optimistic of stock market rebound
Capital Market experts on Monday expressed optimism that the ban on cryptocurrencies by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would likely trigger enhanced activities in the nation’s stock market. They said this an interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, while speaking on projections for stock market this week. It will be
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Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges as trial resumes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty on Monday to corruption charges at the resumption of his trial. “I confirm the written answer submitted in my name,” Netanyahu said, standing before a panel of three judges in a heavily-guarded Jerusalem District Court. He was referring to a document his lawyers gave the court last month
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccines due for delivery to Thailand
A batch of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to Thailand between February and April, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday. During a news conference at the Ministry of Public Health headquarters, the deputy prime minister confirmed that the first batch of the Chinese vaccines will be
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U.S. Senate set for speedy Trump impeachment trial
As a second historic impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump draws near, Senators are looking forward to get it over within one week, media reports said. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are still trying to get a deal on the organisation of the trial, which is scheduled to start
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APC membership registration’ll enhences party’s performance in 2023- Hon. Komsol
From Gyang Bere, Jos Member representing Shendam Quan’Pan, Mikang Federal Constituency of Plateau state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alphonsus Komsol said the All Progressive Congress (APC) membership registration will prepare the party better for 2023 Presidential election. He applauded the National Caretaker Committee of the party for initiating the registration exercise and said
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Alleged inciteful preaching: MURIC commends Kano Govt for banning cleric
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), a human rights organisation, has commended the Kano State Government for banning an Islamic Scholar Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabarah for alleged inciteful preaching. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kano State Government banned Nasir-Kabara, for inciteful preaching on Feb. 4. The commendation is contained in a statement
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CAN President to end tenure as Nigerian Baptist Convention President June 1
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) President, Dr Samson Ayokunle, says he is leaving office on June 1, 2021, with a huge sense of satisfaction and happiness. Ayokunle stated this in his message at the Newlife Baptist Church (NLBC), Biogbolo-Epie, Yenagoa, during his farewell visit to some
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Lagos Traffic Radio introduces Mobile App to enhance movement
Muritala Ayinla The Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1FM has introduced its mobile app to enhance the provision of traffic reports and boost the vision of being the leading station in providing adequate traffic information in Africa. Speaking on the innovation on Monday, the General Manager of the foremost Traffic and Transportation radio station, Mr Tayo
Bitcoin hits record high above $43,000 after Tesla investment
Bitoin hit a record-high above $43,000 on Monday after electric carmaker Tesla invested $1.5 billion in the digital currency. Bitcoin hit $43,725.51 around 1300 GMT, before cooling slightly to $42,352. The cryptocurrency is up around 50 percent since the start of the year.
S’west France hit by heavy floods, Paris area on flood alert
Southwestern France was hit by heavy flooding on Monday following days of torrential rain, and several other regions including eastern Paris were on flood alert ahead of a cold snap expected later this week. The worst flooding was in the town of Saintes, 115 km (71 miles) north of Bordeaux, where the Charente
Ayade swears in new Chief Judge, demands fairness
Clement James, Calabar Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has charged the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Akon Ikpeme, to be fair to all so as to move the State Judiciary forward. The governor, who gave the advice during the swearing in of the Chief Judge on Monday, noted
Civil War comments: Arrest Soyinka now, Northern Elders tell FG
Muhammad Kabir, Kano A member of the Northern Elders Forum and President Arewa Concerned Citizens for Development, Alhaji Rufai Danmaje has said the assertion made by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka that the farmers/herders’ conflict will cause civil war is an incitement capable of causing civil disaffection. Alhaji Rufai Danmaje said although, Wole Soyinka was
Benue crisis: Troops arrest 10 suspects, recover 16 weapons, ammunition
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl-Stroke (OPWS) of the Nigeria Army Monday said they have arrested 10 suspects, recovered 16 rifles and several rounds of ammunitions in Ibilla and Ukpa communities in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State following a communal strife that broke out between the warring sides. The two border
Hamilton signs new Mercedes contract
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new one-year contract with Mercedes for the 2021 season. The 36-year-old’s previous deal lapsed in 2020 but he will now race for Mercedes for a ninth season. Hamilton became the sport’s most successful driver ever in 2020, breaking Michael Schumacher’s all-time win record and drawing level
Court halts Orji Kalu’s retrial
Inyang Ekwo, a judge of the federal high court in Abuja, has ordered a stay of proceedings in the N7.1 billion fraud case against Orji Uzor Kalu, former Abia State governor. The EFCC had preferred a 36-count charge against Kalu and Ude Jones Udeogu, a former director of finance and accounts in Abia in 2007.
JUST IN: Mayhem in Lagos suburb
Reports reaching New Telegraph are indicating that there is mayhem taking place at Alakuko/Dalemo suburbs of Lagos State where hoodlums are fighting. All shops and schools are said to have been closed while gunshots are reportedly being heard around the vicinity of the mayhem. There is no vehicular movement and residents are running for
Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption as trial resumes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty on Monday to corruption charges at the resumption of his trial, six weeks before voters again head to the polls to pass judgment on his leadership. “I confirm the written answer submitted in my name,” Netanyahu said, standing before the three-judge panel in the heavily guarded
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