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BREAKING: 36 feared killed, houses razed as gunmen attack Plateau community again
Gunmen have killed no fewer than 36 persons while several others were injured in a fresh attack which occurred in Ahwol Ward, Naraguta community, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the community with sophisticated weapons around 10 pm on Tuesday night and killed the victims…
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NDA attack, disgrace to Nigeria, says musician Daddy Showkey
Veteran singer, John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has condemned the bandits’ attack on the Nigerian Defense Academy. Daddy Showkey took to his Instagram page on Wednesday to share a video of himself, where he said that the attack is a heavy disgrace to the country. Gunmen wearing army uniform, in the early hours…
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BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap NASIEC secretary in Nasarawa
The Secretary of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, Barr. Muhammed Abubakar Opu has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Ramhan Nansel made the disclosure in a statement made available to our Correspondent on Wednesday in Lafia. He explained that the yet to be identified gunmen numbering about…
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Australia’s Greco wins first gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Australian cyclist Paige Greco scooped the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday, as the sport got underway a day after a high-energy but poignant opening ceremony. Despite a year-long postponement and with the shadow of Covid-19 hanging over the event, records began falling almost immediately in both cycling and swimming as the…
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Withdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors to bring about an amicable resolution. Chairman of NMA Enugu State Branch, Dr Jude Onyia, made the call in Enugu while speaking to newsmen. The Ministry of Health, and the Federal…
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Sanusi faults calls for secession, gives reasons
A former Emir of Kano, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, has disapproved of secessionists’ calls for the break-up of Nigeria. Sanusi expressed his disapproval at the unveiling of his book ‘For the Good of The Nation,’ on Tuesday in Lagos. The book, a collection of essays and perspectives, was unveiled to mark his 60th birthday and to…
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Plateau killings: Lalong updates Buhari, requests relief materials
The President, Major General, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has met behind closed doors with Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, the governor said he updated the president on the security developments in Plateau State. He said…
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BBNaija S6: I’m attracted to ‘Maria’s personality, not Maria herself’, says Whitemoney
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Whitemoney, has revealed that he’s attracted to Maria’s personality and character, and not to Maria, as a person. He said this in a discussion with Boma and Whitemoney on Tuesday night, as the guys talked about girls in the house. Boma had earlier revealed that Angel is his…
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Insecurity: Army’s manpower stretched amid lean resources, says COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the army needs to become more tactful, ingenious and innovative in its operations to be able to tackle the current security challenges in the country. Yahaya said this when he declared open the 22nd combat service support training week at the School of Supply and Transport…
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Cuba develops five COVID-19 vaccines, seeks FG’s collaboration
Cuba has developed five COVID-19 vaccines with two already approved by the medical authority of the country, the Ambassador of Cuba to Nigeria, Clara Escandell, has said. Escandell made this known when she visited President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, to strengthen partnership with the Chamber. She listed the…
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