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CSOs plant over 100 trees to mark International Youth Day in Benue
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Civil Society Organizations in Benue State have planted over 100 trees at the Benue State University (BSU) to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day (IYD). The weeklong activity with the theme, ‘Transforming food systems; Youth innovation for human and planetary health,’ was declared open by the Vice Chancellor of the University,
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Zangon-Kataf: Bandits kill scores, as security agents record 9 deaths in renewed attacks
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Latest attack by bandits has left many dead, even as military troops were able to recover 9 corpses in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. The bandits were said to have invaded Ungwan Dooh (Mado) village of Zangon Kataf LGA in the early hours of Sunday and shot many
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Again, bandits slaughter 12 residents in Katsina community
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The orgy of violent attacks continued in Katsina at the weekend with suspected bandits slaughtering 12 residents of Duba community in Batsari Local Government Area on Saturday night. Reports say the bandits stormed the village at about 9pm and engaged in sporadic shooting of residents resulting in the death toll while
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Contributory pension scheme mirage, says ex-Ogun TUC chairman
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The outgone Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), in Ogun State, Bunmi Fajobi, has described the contributory pension scheme as a mirage and declared that there is no clear future for members who are logged unto this scheme. Fajobi equally called on the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, to pay
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Why I did not show up at Sokoto Security Summit – Sen. Gobir
From Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto The Senator representing Sokoto East District in Sokoto state, Dr. Ibrahim Gobir has said his non-appearance at the Sokoto Security Summit with other political stakeholders was not a deliberate decision. The submit who was organized last week to brainstorm on the security situation and how best to tackle it in the
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Ebonyi indigenes reject handing over of Uburu varsity to Catholic Church
From Fred Itua, Abuja Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID), has rejected the donation of King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, which it described as “Greek offer” by the governor of the state, Dave Nweze Umahi, to the Catholic Church. The body said if the situation is not properly managed, it could
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Digital literacy: Group launches Robotics School for children
From Adanna Nnammi, Abuja Driven by the desire to widen the Nigerian digital literacy space, an Information Communications Technology (ICT) firm, Logiscool, at the weekend, launched its first Computer Coding School for young school children of the primary and secondary age bracket (6-18 years) in Abuja. Logiscool, an international programming school that offers regular computer
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Crack in IPOB deepens as group disowns Radio Biafra director, Ekpa
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The disownment of Radio Biafra director, Simon Ekpa by the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) as one of their members has confirmed a serious cracks within the Igbo separatist group. In a memo jointly released by the National Coordinator of the group, Anthony Obasi, National secretary, Chika Madu and Nwada Victoria, National
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IPOB/ESN ‘spy girl’ arrested for alleged role in attacks
From Christopher Oji The police has announced that the arrest of a 22-year-old ‘spy girl’ for her alleged role in attacks on security formations and government infrastructure. The suspect, Gloria Okolie, is also alleged to be a spy and drug supplier to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB) and Estern Security Network (ESN),
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FCT police nab bandit arm supplier, rescue 3 hostages
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has arrested one Matthew Vaaswem, who specialises in supplying weapons to kidnappers and other criminal gangs operating along Tungan Maje in the FCT and Gawu axis of Niger State. The 30-year-old old man according to police spokesman Yusuf Mariam was arrested at
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Resident doctors reject MoU presented by FG to end strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) presented by the Federal Government to end its ongoing strike. On August 1, resident doctors embarked on a strike over the alleged failure of the Federal Government to implement an agreement bordering on salaries and allowances. Chris Ngige, minister of
Sanwo-Olu excited as LASPOTECH emerges best 3rd best poly in Nigeria
Muritala Ayinla Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed satisfaction that his administration’s efforts towards delivering quality education across the state are yeilding results. The governor’s excitement followed the emergence of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu as the third best polytechnic in the country, according to the Year 2021 Webometric latest ranking
Herdsmen have declared war on Plateau people – Reps member
Musa Pam, Jos The member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos has said the interception of live ammunitions by security agencies in Nasarawa State from a Fulani man on his way to Jos is a clear evidence that terror herdsmen has declared war against the
Blair calls US withdrawal tragic, unnecessary
Former UK PM Tony Blair has described the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as “tragic, dangerous, and unnecessary” in his first statement since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban last Sunday. He said the decision was made “in obedience to an imbecilic slogan about ending ‘the forever wars’”. Blair led the UK when it invaded
US fears risk of Islamic State attack in Kabul
The US has warned its citizens to avoid Kabul airport amid concerns about the potential for attacks by Afghanistan’s branch of the Islamic State (IS) group. A security alert on Saturday told US citizens to stay away due to possible “security threats outside the gates”. Only those individually told to make the journey by a
Thompson-Herah runs second-fastest 100m
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah ran the second fastest women’s 100m of all time at the Eugene Diamond League. The Jamaican, who retained her 100m-200m title double in Tokyo, clocked a new world lead of 10.54 seconds. Only American Florence Griffith-Joyner has run faster, when she set her world record of 10.49 secs in 1988,
La Liga: Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao
Barcelona were given a torrid time by Athletic Bilbao but escaped from their trip to San Mames with a point as Memphis Depay’s superb late strike secured a 1-1 draw for the Catalans on Saturday. Depay found the net with a fine left-foot half-volley 15 minutes from time in the Basque Country for his
Inzaghi praises entertaining Inter after impressive opening day victory
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised the entertaining manner of his side’s performance in their 4-0 opening day victory over Genoa on Saturday, insisting his first game in charge of the Serie A champions could not have gone any better. Inzaghi succeeded Antonio Conte as Inter coach after five years in charge of Lazio,
JUST IN: Ugas stuns Pacquiao to retain WBA welterweight crown
Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas sent Manny Pacquiao spinning to a dramatic upset defeat on Saturday, outclassing the Filipino boxing icon with a composed unanimous points victory at the T-Mobile Arena. In his first fight after a two-year absence from the ring, Pacquiao was made to look every bit of his 42 years as the younger
Return of Taliban‘ll worsen global security –Prof Ojo
NATO forces will pulverize Taliban if they attempt it –Akinterinwa •Taliban is reformed, says Amb Keshi The takeover of Kabul, the Afghanistan capital by the Taliban after 20 years portends grave security problems for the entire world because it will embolden terrorist groups around the globe, a professor of International Relations and expert in Middle
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