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Troops foil terrorists attack on Borno community
The Nigerian Army said troops of 25 Task Force Brigade repelled terrorists attack on Damboa town in Borno State on Sunday. The troops were said to have overpowered the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to flee. The Army Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday, said two vehicles belonging…
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NUC accredits FUOYE for six academic programmes
The National Universities Commission has approved full accreditation for six academic programmes at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. The FUOYE management announced this on Monday, in a statement jointly signed by the Chief Information Officer, Mr Foluso Ogunmodede and Mr Wole Balogun, the Special Adviser on Media Matters to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. According…
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Agitators for NDDC board sponsored to cause crisis in Niger Delta -Administrator
Alibaba’s CEO on Monday said he will fire a manager accused of rape, and condemned an “ugly forced drinking culture” as one of China’s most famous firms faces public outcry over the scandal. Sexual assault has got increasing attention in China recently, with celebrities — including Chinese-Canadian superstar Kris Wu, who was accused of rape…
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Fresh FM loses GM David Ajiboye
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed shock over the death of David Ajiboye, the General Manager, Fresh FM, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement issued on Monday, in Ibadan, by Moses Alao, the Special Assistant (Print) to the Governor made this known. Makinde described the sudden demise of Ajiboye as a painful loss,…
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Hijrah: Sokoto declares Tuesday public holiday
Sokoto state government has declared Tuesday, August 10 as a public holiday in commemoration of the Islamic new year 1443. Governor Aminu Tambuwal declared the holiday Sunday night, after due consultation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. According to…
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Akwa Ibom police begin probe as three sisters die of suspected food poisoning
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of three sisters who died after eating rice. The sisters identified as Uduak Obong, 30; Blessing Obong, 18; and Uduak Obong 7; who all resided at Obio Etoi, near Nest of Champion International Stadium, were said to have eaten rice together before their death….
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Non-release of funds hindering State House Clinic project -Official
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, has explained that the Presidency is finding it challenging to implement its programmes and perform optimally due to its inability to draw its budgetary allocations in full. Umar said this on Sunday while briefing members of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter- Governmental Affairs. While receiving…
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Gunmen kidnap Niger commissioner of information
Mr. Mohammed Idris, Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, was on Sunday kidnapped by gunmen at Baban Tunga Village of Tarfa Local Government Area of the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Monday. Matane said that the…
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BBNaija S6: Saga never asked me out, Nini reveals
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Nini, has revealed that Saga never asked her out, which means he never asked her for a romantic relationship despite her being his love interest. Nini said this while discussing with Whitemoney on Sunday night, day 15 of the show, about the new housemates in the house. During…
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Akwa Ibom APC: Ward chairmen, Akpanudoedehe trade blames
Some of the All Progressives Congress ward chairmen in Akwa Ibom have berated the National Secretary of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, saying he is behind the party’s electoral woes in the state. The chairmen, numbering over 256 out of the 329 wards in the state, accused party national leader of high handedness,…
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