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Student ‘Indian hemp’ dealer arrested inside campus
From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt An undergraduate of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Mr. Chimara Prince, has been arrested in possession of some quantity of Indian Hemp. Prince, with admission number UE/2018/G&C/BED4/0314 from Guidance & Counselling Department, was alleged to be a chronic smoker of “weed” in the hostel without regard to the
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Kwara, Ogun, two others for ASR Africa’s N10bn health intervention
From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin Kwara State has been named alongside Edo, Ogun, and Sokoto as recipient states of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa)’s N10bn health intervention programmes for 2021, a statement said on Tuesday. Ubon Udoh, managing director of the ASR Africa, said in the statement that the intervention is a continuation
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Kebbi Court remands two over alleged adultery
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Magistrate Court 1, sitting in Birnin Kebbi, has remanded two accused persons, Onyebuchi Okafor and Mansura Shehu for allegedly engaged in adultery. The offence according to the Police charges, was contrary to the to section 369 of Penal Code . According to the charges, ” on the 17/06/2021 at
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CITAD launches books on corruption, hate speech
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has released two books on how corruption has prolonged the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria and how Hate Speech fuels violence in the country. The two books – “The Compromised State and Context” and “Content in Hate Speech: Discourse in Nigeria” –
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Wike building strong foundation for transformation of Rivers – Danagogo
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Secretary to the Rivers State government, Tammy Danagogo, has re-emphasised that Governor Nyesom Wike’s resolution in the delivery of meaningful projects is to establish a strong foundation for the transformation of the state. Danagogo observed that the ceaseless commissioning of projects and the commencement of the Phase One of
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IPOB replies South East governors over disavowal
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has responded to the recent remarks by the South East governors purportedly disavowing the separatist group. In a statement by the Media and Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Emma Powerful, while describing the governors as being frustrated, he noted that their comments did not come to
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Buhari approves federal team to interface with Twitter
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a federal team to engage with Twitter over the suspension of its operations in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the composition of the team in a statement made available to Daily Sun in Abuja by the Special Assistant to
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Niger: Senator hails governor on move to rescue 136 abducted school children
From John Adams, Minna The senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Mohammed Sani Musa, has hailed State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello over the deployment of over 1,000 security agents on an operation to rescue abducted school children, describing the move as a welcomed development. Senator Sani Musa said the era of entering into any form
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Ijebu Ode Flood: OGSG warns residents to stop building on flood plains
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has warned residents of Ijebu Ode to desist from building houses on the flood plains and wetlands to curb the perennial flooding ravaging some parts of the town. The government indicated that it would work to resolve the erosion problems in the town with the view to
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Transcorp shareholders drag Ozigbo to court over alleged abuse of office
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The controversy surrounding the governorship ambition of Mr Valentine Ozigbo has taken a legal dimension with a suit filed against him by some shareholders of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), alleging abuse of office and breach of duties as Director and Chief Executive Officer and or non-executive director of the
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UPDATE: Two dead, 13 vehicles burnt in Ogun tanker explosion
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Two people have been confirmed dead while 13 vehicles were burnt in a tanker explosion at Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday. The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun state, Mr Ahmed Umar, conformed this to New Telegraph in Abeokuta. According to Umar, six tankers, five trucks
Senate confirms Maj-Gen. Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya, as the new Chief of Army Staff. The red chamber took the decision following the consideration of the report of its joint committee on Defence and Army led by senators Aliyu Wamakko and Ali Ndume. The President of the Senate had on
Buhari’s insistence on grazing routes may divide Nigeria – Cleric
Clement James, Calabar The National Publicity Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Emmah Isong has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to Nigerians by not insisting on creating open grazing routes for herdsmen in the country. Speaking in Calabar on Tuesday, Isong said the any attempt to insist on creating grazing
Army: How troops nabbed suspected bandit with military gear
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja The Nigerian Army, Tuesday, said troops operating along the Mokwa-Jebba road, arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation along the general area. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the suspect was fleeing Niger State to Ogbomosho in Oyo State, owing to
JUST IN: Mohammed leads FG team to engage Twitter over ban
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is to lead the Federal Government team that will engage Twitter’s management over the suspension of the microblogging and social networking service in Nigeria. Other members of the team are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, as well as Ministers of Communications and
Vehicles burnt, passengers trapped as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Several vehicles have been reportedly burnt as a fuel-laden tanker exploded at the early hours of Tuesday around Ogere axis on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The tanker fell and went up in flames around 4 a.m, New Telegraph learnt. The accident, which occurred around Ogere Remo via Toll Gate, on the expressway,
Lagos Council boss dies days after winning APC Primary election
Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji, the Chairman of the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos, has died. On Tuesday, his PR staff revealed this in a Facebook post. “With sorrow in our heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (S. W. T), we announce the passing, after a long battle
JUST IN: Fuel tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A tanker fully loaded with fuel has exploded on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing motorists to be held in traffic. In a statement shared by TRACE PRO on Tuesday morning, it reads: ”Attention, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Travelers “A case of fire outbreak has been reported along the proposed new Kara Market inbound Ibadan. “Around 0400hrs, a fully
A’Ibom: 1,000 residents benefit in NYSC’s free medical treatment
Uyo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) yesterday flaggedoff a one-week free medical scheme in Akwa Ibom State with more than 1,000 benefitting from the medical outreach programme. The scheme, tagged: “NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (NYSCHIRD),” which commenced at Ibesikpo Local Government Area of the state yesterday is to offer free
Obaseki takes second jab of COVID-19 vaccine
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday received the second jab of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, urging eligible members of the public to make themselves available for the booster dose meant to provide full protection against the virus. Receiving the vaccine in Benin City, Obaseki said the government was committed to ensuring that
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