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Insecurity: UNIJOS suspends exams over security threats
From Gyang Bere, Jos The University of Jos has suspended its ongoing second semester examination following the fresh attacks and security threats in Jos metropolis. Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications, Abdullahi Abdullahi in a press statement on Sunday said the suspension became necessary due to the fresh security threats. “Following the unfortunate security breach that
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IFC advances Moove $20m financing package to boost urban mobility in Lagos
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has entered into a new partnership with Moove to improve urban mobility and ease heavy congestion in Nigeria’s megacity, Lagos, thereby helping to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the metropolis. Moove is an African mobility financial technology firm that provides vehicle financing to mobility
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E2%82%A6-750m-at-isg-unity-marathon-race/ 22-year-old baker wins ?.750m at ISG unity marathon race
From Folaranmi, Yenagoa Twon- Brass and Okpoama Kingdoms in Brass Local Government of Bayelsa State came alive over the weekend as thousands witnessed the maiden edition of the Israel Sunny-Goli Nembe/Brass Unity Marathon race. The sporting activity sponsored by Israel Sunny-Goli, member representing Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency is to foster unity among the Nembe speaking people
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Change your style, Igbo group tackles IPOB
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A front line Igbo group, the Igbo National Movement (INM) has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) to change their mode of operations if they want to achieve success in their quest for secession. In a statement by the National Director of the group, Anthony Okolo released to newsmen in Owerri
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Joda: Nigeria has lost super technocrat, statesman – Olawepo-Hashim
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) and former presidential candidate in 2019, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has said that with the death of Alhaji Ahmed Joda, Nigeria has lost a super technocrat and exceptional statesman. In a condolence message he issued in Abuja, yesterday, Olawepo-Hashim described late Joda as a great patriot who had
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Catholic bishops tackle Northern governors over insecurity
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Catholic Bishops of Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province have blamed Nigerian leaders and Northern governors for the rising cases of insecurity in the country and Northern region in particular. The bishops noted that most policies and programmes of the governors are geared towards one particular religion to allegedly encourage evil perpetrators to hide
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Buhari lauds Adesina’s passion for empowering youths
By Chinenye Anuforo, Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the passion of Mr Kola Adesina, the Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, at empowering young people and mentoring them to seek creative ways of galvanizing their energies for sustainable growth and development. The president, who congratulated Adesina on his 57th birthday, said the vision of
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Plateau attack: Police arrest 20 suspects, rescues 33 others as IGP deploys police intervention team
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja said its men have arrested 20 persons suspected to have masterminded the attack on innocent citizens in Rukuba Community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State last Saturday. The Inspection General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, has meanwhile ordered the immediate deployment
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Plateau governor imposes 24-hour curfew in Jos over security threats
From Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area, a few hours after the declaration of a dusk to dawn curfew in three council areas to contain further security threats. Governor Lalong in a press statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs,
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Plateau CAN pained over fresh killings
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter, has expressed deep pain over the recent attacks in Riyom, Jos North, Barkin-Ladi and Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Areas, leading to the loss of lives and destruction of property. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Association, Rev
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Jos killings: IG deploys police special forces, CTU, other tactical units
…as DIG leads intervention team Emmanuel Onani, Abuja Following the killing of at least 23 people in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), special forces, among other tactical units, to contain
JUST IN: Lalong declares 24-hour curfew in Jos North LGA
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Bar. Simon Bako Lalong has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area of the state effective today, Sunday, August 15, 2021 by 2pm. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr Makut Simon Macham, which said
Taliban control all key Afghan cities except Kabul
The Taliban have moved closer to retaking full control of Afghanistan, with the capital Kabul now the only major city left in government hands. On Sunday the militants took control of Jalalabad, a key eastern city, without a fight. It followed the seizure of the government’s northern bastion of Mazar-i-Sharif just a day earlier,
Zambian president says election was not free
Zambia’s incumbent president has described Thursday’s elections as “not free and fair”. Early results show President Edgar Lungu trailing his main opponent, businessman Hakainde “HH” Hichilema. The president said election officials from his party Patriotic Front had been chased from polling stations, leaving votes unprotected, reports the BBC. In response, Hichilema said the statement
JUST IN: Lalong imposes curfew on 3 LGAs following murder of 23 commuters
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Simon Lalong has imposed a curfew on three local government areas of the state following the murder of 23 commuters on Saturday. Lalong, who double as the Chairman Northern Governors Forum, in a press statement signed and issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr.
Owunmi to youths: Don’t be intimidated by old politicians
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta The former Spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, Hon. Segun Sowunmi, Saturday charged Nigerian youths to resist every attempt by older politicians to bully them out of political activities, insisting that, it is their fundamental right to participate in politics. Sowunmi, who is also a chieftain of the Peoples
PDP congress a sham, says ex-gov, Aliyu
…Says elections hold no water Daniel Atori, Minna The leader of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction in Niger State and former Governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has described the state congress of the party which held last week and was won by Tanko Beji as a sham, illegal and absurd. Aliyu said the Congress
Turkey: Akintola targets dream debut against Fenerbahce
Nigerian forward, David Akintola, has set his sights on an impressive competitive debut for Turkish side Adana Demirspor in their tricky Turkish Super Lig opener against Fenerbahce on Sunday. Akintola, who joined the side from Danish club Mitjjylland for €1m, was impressive in their 1-1 friendly draw against champions Besiktas on August 6. The
Ligue 1: Messi watches on as PSG battle to win
Lionel Messi watched on from the stands as Paris St Germain made hard work of beating Strasbourg 4-2 in Ligue 1 on Saturday to continue their winning start to the new season. Not yet fully fit, Messi, along with Neymar and fellow new recruits Gianluigi Donnarumma and Sergio Ramos, did not make the match
APGA’s foreboding fate in the 2021 guber poll
The anxiety of the Anambra electorate got to its crescendo on August 7 when the Independent National Electoral Commission (IÑEC), failed to publish the names of candidates for the November 6 governorship election in the state. According to the INEC time table, the final list of candidates was to be published on the said
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