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JUST IN: DPO, 2 sergeants killed as gunmen raze police station in Delta
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba The Divisional Police station in Nsukwa, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State was on Sunday afternoon set fire by unknown gunmen. The divisional police officer and two sergeants who are the main casualties were also allegedly burnt beyond recognition by the hoodlums. The attackers were said to have stormed
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World Communications Day: Catholic Bishop advocates ’emphatic journalism’
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta As Catholic Church all over the world celebrates the World Communications Day, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo has advocated the need for journalists to practice what he described as “emphatic journalism” for the service of humanity and growth of the country. Odetoyinbo, who said this
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Physically challenged Professionals seek Gov Sanwo-Olu’s patronage, ambassadorship
By Henry Uche The Physically Challenged Aid Foundation (PCAF) says its quest in seeking the Patronage and ambassadorial role of the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains their top priority. In an interview with the founder of the Foundation, Barr Debo Adeleke said the Foundation had once sent a comprehensive paper to Lagos State
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LG Poll: Ogun APC to adopt consensus, direct, indirect primaries
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State says it will adopt consensus, direct and indirect primaries to choose its chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming local elections in the state. The Publicity Secretary, State Caretaker Committee of the party, Tunde Oladunjoye, made this known in a chat with newsmen, shortly
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High tech firm launches e-commerce directory, targets MSMEs
From Uche Usim, Abuja A Nigeria-registered high tech company, EF Network Limited, has launched an e-commerce solutions directory aimed at providing a robust platform for businesses to interact, as a way of boosting economic development using Information Communications Technology (ICT) resources. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Gideon Egbuchulam, in a
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2023 presidency: Nigerian youths vow to compel, purchase form for Goodluck Jonathan
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Nigerian youths under the auspices of Youths Earnestly Demand for Goodluck Jonathan 2023, has promised not only to purchase nomination forms but also compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2023 presidential election. The group further revealed their determination to fund his electioneering campaigns should he accept their call to
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Southern governors’ decision on opening grazing, others irrevocable – Wike
From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Southern governors’ irrevocable decision on open grazing and others issues must be respected. He said those opposed to resolutions taken by Southern governors in Asaba, Delta State, should realise that no section of the country is inferior to others. Governor Wike stated
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One feared dead as gunmen attack filling station in Ondo
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Suspected armed robbers on Saturday night attacked a popular filling station in Akure, the Ondo state capital and left one person dead. The gunmen, it was gathered struck for hours at Damorotex filling station located along Oda road, Akure and shot sporadically during the operation. Eyewitness claimed that the gunmen who
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Gaza rockets, Israeli airstrikes, violent clashes put region on edge
(dpa/NAN) Ongoing rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, retaliatory airstrikes by the Israeli army and confrontations in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Arab-majority areas in Israel marked a region inflamed with violence unlikely to subside anytime soon. Saturday marked Nakba Day, referring to the Palestinian “catastrophe,” which remembers the mass displacement of hundreds of
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Iran promises Hamas support in the fight against Israel
(dpa/NAN) Iran has promised the Palestinian Hamas movement its support in the fight against Israel in the Gaza conflict. In a telephone conversation with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the commander of the al-Quds Brigade of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, General Esmail Qa’ani, assured Hamas of his full support on Saturday, Iranian state media reported. For
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Kalu: ‘Abaribe has no reason to incite IPOB against me’
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to reports circulating in the media that the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial zone, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe incited members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to attack his country home in Igbere, Abia State Opera news recently
Gaza conflict: Israel targets Hamas leader with air strike
The Israeli military says it has bombed the home of the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a wave of air strikes on the Gaza Strip. It released video of an exploding bomb which it said had hit the home of Yehiya Sinwar, the group’s overall leader in the territory. Israeli air
Taiwan urges no panic buying as new COVID-19 rules kick off
Taiwan appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took effect to rein in the spread of COVID-19 during a spike in domestic infections. Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level in the capital, Taipei, and the surrounding city, on
Euro roundup: Juventus edge past Inter to boost Champions League hopes
• Juan Cuadrado seals 3-2 Derby d’Italia win for Andrea Pirlo’s side • Lewandowski equals Müller Bundesliga scoring record Juan Cuadrado scored twice as Juventus kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a 3-2 Derby d’Italia victory over Serie A champions Internazionale on Saturday despite spending most of the second half with 10 men. The result lifted Andrea Pirlo’s side into
Casablanca to host CAF Champions League final in July
A Confederation of African Football executive committee meeting in Kigali on Saturday chose Moroccan city Casablanca to host the 2020-2021 CAF Champions League final. The July 17 showpiece of African club football could feature a local side as Wydad Casablanca appear the strongest team in one half of the knockout draw. The two-time champions
EPL: West Ham’s top-four hopes suffer big blow with Brighton draw
*Tella scores as Southampton beat Fulham *Impressive Leeds put four past Burnley West Ham’s hopes of a top-four Premier League finish suffered a major blow as they were held at Brighton. The result sees the Hammers remain sixth, a point behind Liverpool in fifth and five adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, with two games remaining. In
Akeredolu warns traditional rulers on appointment of chiefs
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State yesterday warned traditional rulers in the state to desist from fomenting unnecessary trouble over appointment of chiefs in their domain. The governor, said government would not hesitate to deal decisively with any traditional ruler caught indulging in act of lawlessness by appointing chief outside his jurisdiction. Akeredolu
Open grazing: Herders banned from South should return to Kano –Ganduje
Ganduje of Kano State, has expressed deep concern over the ban on open grazing by the 17 Southern governors, urging the herders effected by the ban to return to Kano. Ganduje who was speaking while receiving the Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero on a Sallah traditional Hawan Nassarawa at the Government House, yesterday,
CAN differs with Oyedepo on COVID-19 vaccine
…says it won’t support conspiracy theory The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disassociated the association from the position held by the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, International, Bishop David Oyedepo, who recently warned his church members never to take COVID-19 vaccine. The Director of National Issues at
Adefarasin under fire for advising congregation to leave Nigeria
Some Christian leaders across Nigeria have castigated the Senior Pastor of House on The Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, for encouraging his church members to adopt Plan B, ready to escape out of Nigeria, following the deteriorating security climate over the nation. The fathers of faith, who spoke to our correspondent, said that Pastor Adefarasin
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