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Group chides South East govs for abandoning Chukwuma’s family
From Mokwugwo Solomon, Nnewi South East Governors have been criticised by the Human Right Liberty Access and Defender’s (HURIDE) for their alleged failure to immortalise renowned human rights activist, Innocent Chukwuma, who died recently in Lagos. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, Dede Uzor, in Onitsha, Wednesday, said since the death of
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Eid al-Fitr: Let’s unite against kidnapping, banditry – Buhari
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray against the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power expressed through blackmail against the existence of the country as a united entity. According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,
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Soldiers foil terrorists attempt to attack Maiduguri
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The army headquarters in Abuja has said that counterterrorism troops have foiled an attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to attack an outskirt of Maiduguri, Borno State, killed nine terrorists. The soldiers from Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with their counterparts from the Nigeria Police Force, vigilantes and hunters recovered ome
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Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 6,332 personnel
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion and upgrade of 3,877 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to various ranks. This is contained in a letter No. CDCFIB/S.004/Vol.111/79 of 10th May, 2021, signed by the Director/Secretary of the Board, Aisha A Rufai. In the
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Imo landslide victims cry out to Uzodinma over failed promises
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Victims of a landslide that occurred on Trinity Street in Akwakwuma, Imo State, have expressed their sadness over the state government not keeping to its promise to rehabilite and resettle them after an incident that occurred in September 2020. The devastating landslide trapped several residents in their homes for several days
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UNESCO, Japan advocate girl child empowerment in marginalised communities
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba The issue of empowerment of women and the girl child took centre stage in Asaba, Delta State, during the advocacy launch and inception meeting of stakeholders under the Japan-UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) project on Empowerment of Women and Girls in Marginalised Communities for Better Well-Being. The project,
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Atiba University announces admission into law, nursing science, other programmes
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Following the recent approval granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to the Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State, the school on Wednesday sought qualified candidates for admission into the full-time mode of Law and 13 other new programmes in the main campus of the university located in Oyo township with effect
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Cross River NAWOJ, women groups seek God’s intervention to end insecurity in Nigeria
From Judex Okoro, Calabar The Corss River chaprer of Nigeria Association of women Journalists (NAWOJ) and other women groups have called for God’s divine intervention to end security challenges in Nigeria. The National President of NAWOJ, Ladi Bala, had organised a two-hour National Solemn Assembly Assembly across the 3t states country to seek God’s divine
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Eid al-Kabir: Ex-Ekiti deputy gov Lawal greets Muslims, urges holy living
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado Ekiti Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State Dr Sikiru Tae Lawal, who is also a leading People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the 2022 governorship election in the state, has felicitated with Muslims in the state and Nigeria on this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration which marks the end of the month
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Kano police command deploy 4,144 officers to ensure hitch-free sallah celebrations
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have deployed a total of 4,144 personnel to ensure a hitchfree Eid al-fitr celebrations in the state. A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, a Deputy Superintendent, assured that policemen would give coverage to the various Eid grounds and other places
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Nine terrorist suspects killed in failed Maiduguri attack – Army
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja At least nine suspected terrorists were killed by troops of the Nigerian Army, after a failed bid to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday. Director, Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, who made the disclosure in a statement Wednesday, said operatives of the Nigeria Police, vigilante personnel, as
Officer killed as gunmen attack two police stations in A’Ibom
An officer was killed when gunmen attacked two police stations in Etim Ekpo LGA of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday morning. Odiko MacDon, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed the attack. He said the gunmen, who came in two vehicles, first attacked the Etim Ekpo Area Command where the police officer was killed.
Oil Spill: Agip shuts down Idu Well 11 in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Wednesday confirmed an oil leak from its Idu oilfields at Egbebiri settlement within Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa, resulting in its shutdown. The cause of the leakage, according to the Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) report on the incident sighted by the News Agency of
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returns as host of BBNAIJA Season 6
Nigerian media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return as the host of the sixth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show. “Well, guess who’s returning as the host of the next season of #BBNaija Let’s go again guys!!!” Ebuka announced on his Instagram page where he shared a picture of himself and a
German vaccine seekers getting aggressive, doctors say
Germans desperate to be vaccinated against the coronavirus are becoming increasingly aggressive, doctors said on Wednesday, as frustration mounts after six months of lockdowns even though infection rates are now falling. “The pressure on vaccination centres and doctors’ practices is growing. People pushing for vaccination are becoming more demanding,” Anke Richter-Scheer, the deputy head
COVID-19: Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians
A top executive of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games sponsor Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said officials of the Japanese company felt “conflicted” over the desire to see the Olympics succeed and public concerns about holding the event during a pandemic. Less than three months before the event begins on July 23, Japan is battling a surge in
Oil climbs on drop in US oil stockpiles, solid demand outlook
Oil prices edged up on Wednesday after a drop in U.S. crude inventories reinforced OPEC’s robust demand outlook, while the market awaited fresh updates on the Colonial Pipeline outage. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 11 cents, or 0.17%, to $65.39 a barrel at 0534 GMT, adding to a 36 cent rise
Fed rhetoric restrains dollar as traders eye inflation
The U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest levels of the year on Wednesday as traders hung on to bets that the Federal Reserve would remain steadfast in its easy policy settings ahead of data expected to show a sharp rise in annual U.S. inflation. Analysts forecast figures due at 1230 GMT to show a
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
Iran’s state television reported Wednesday that the country’s former firebrand president will run again for office in upcoming elections in June. Broadcast footage showed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by supporters to a registration center at the Interior Ministry where he filled out registration forms, reports Reuters. Ahmadinejad in recent years has tried to polish
Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads
Israel has declared a state of emergency in the central city of Lod after rioting by Israeli Arabs, as conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants intensified. Cars were set alight and 12 people were reported injured in clashes Lod’s mayor likened to a civil war, reports the BBC. Palestinian militants fired hundreds of
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