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Nasarawa police partners with MACBAN to clamp down on kidnappers, as two victims regain freedom
From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has partnered with the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACAN) to clamp down on kidnappers and other criminals, as two kidnapped victims regained their freedom. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel,
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Cross River: Police anti-kidnapping squad seal IPMAN office in Calabar, chase off marketers, workers
From Judex Okoro, Calabar Police officers numbering over 50 from the Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad of the Cross River State Command have sealed off the Calabar secretariat of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The stern-looking officers, armed to the teeth, arrived at the IPMAN secretariat located at Esuktang community, close to
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BREAKING: Police, DSS storm artisan mining sites in Niger, arrest over 100
From John Adams, Minna Following the ban on all forms of mining activities in Zamfara and Katsina States occasioned by the security challenges in the areas, artisan miners have invaded some communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The artisan miners said to be numbering over 1,000 have taken over about four communities
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Eid ul-Maulud: Northern Governors’ Forum rejoices with Muslims, calls for peace
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they join their counterparts worldwide to mark this year’s Eid-ul Maulud. The governor in a press statement signed by Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr Makut Simon Macham on
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Kogi gov appoints Matthew Opaluwa as Atta igala, upgrades 74 traditional stools
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Kogi State Government, at the State’s Executive Council Meeting sitting on Monday, has approved the appointment of Prince Matthew Alaji Opaluwa as the Atta Igala following the demise of HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II, the former Atta. According to a statement signed by the state Commissioner For Local Government And
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ISDEVCOM bags award at EU Anti-Trafficking Day Film Exhibition
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi has bagged an award at the European Union Anti-Trafficking Day Film Exhibition with its Film “Debt of Death”. The event, held at SilverBird Cinema was part of the Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants,
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Eid-ul-Maulud: Lawal calls for peaceful coexistence
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado Ekiti Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, and the Baba Adini of Ektiland, Dr Sikiru Tae Lawal, has felicitated with Muslims in the state and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud, marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti, Lawal, a
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NFC MD commends Kalu over his quality representation
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr Chidia Maduekwe, has commended the Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, for his quality representation of his constituents. Dr Maduekwe made the commendation at his country home in Asaga, Ohafia LGA of the State while addressing journalists.
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Eid-el-Maulud: Senator Uba Sani urges Muslims to preach love, shun hatred
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Maulud today, Senator Uba Sani ( Kaduna Central) has urged Islamic Faithful to preach love and do away with hatred, saying the people should use the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him) to make peace with one
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Payday join world largest tech accelerator Techstars
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Payday, a Pan-African Fintech startup, becomes the first Rwandan company in history to join the prestigious Techstars Toronto accelerator programme. Techstars is an operational investment company that assists founders and early-stage entrepreneurs scale their vision into a thriving business, beginning with the Demo Day at the end of the programme where
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Nearly 100 women sworn in as judges in Egypt
Nearly 100 women Tuesday became the first female judges to join Egypt’s State Council, one of the country’s main judicial bodies. The 98 women were sworn in before the council’s chief judge, Mohammed Hossam el-Din, in a celebratory event in Cairo, reports The Associated Press. The swearing-in came months after President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi
#EndSARS: Falz, Mr Macaroni announce memorial car procession
Nigerian rapper, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and comedian Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, have announced a memorial car procession to mark one year anniversary of the #EndSARS protest. The duo took to their respective verified Instagram pages to share e-fliers of the car procession and the order of programme. This comes shortly after both entertainers
UEFA League – Big Match Feature: Atletico v Liverpool
Group B leaders Liverpool travel to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday hoping for a better result than on their last visit, which led to their elimination as holders in 2019/20. This is Liverpool’s third game at the Estadio Metropolitano, the venue for their 2019 UEFA Champions League final triumph, although their defence of the trophy
One dies, scores trapped as building collapses in Lagos
…LASBCA begins marking distressed structures Muritala Ayinla One person has reportedly died and scores still trapped after a two-storey building collapsed at Haruna area of Lagos. Although, the tragic incident occured on 97, Lagos Road, Haruna, Ikorodu, Lagos, at about 10p.m. and it was learnt that the emergency agencies couldn’t do much to rescue trapped
Oil prices reverse earlier losses on China energy demand concerns
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recouping earlier losses, as falling temperatures in China, the world’s biggest energy consumer, revived concerns about its ability to meet heating demand needs amid power and coal shortages. Brent crude rose 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $84.57 a barrel by 0541 GMT after falling 0.6% on Monday. The contract
N’Korea fires ballistic missile into waters off Japan
North Korea has fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters off the coast of Japan, South Korea’s military has said. The launch comes weeks after South Korea unveiled its own such weapon. Pyongyang unveiled the “new” type of submarine-launched missile in January, describing it as “the world’s most powerful weapon”. It comes as South
Afghanistan: US envoy, Khalilzad, steps down after troops withdrawal
The top US envoy to Afghanistan is stepping down from his role less than two months after American forces withdrew from the country. Zalmay Khalilzad led the US dialogue with the Taliban, but months of diplomatic talks failed to prevent the militant group from seizing power, reports the BBC. The Taliban took control in
Powell remembered as ‘one of the finest Americans never to be president’
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said in a statement on Facebook. Following are reactions to his death from politicians and military leaders: U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN “Colin embodied the
Finally, Igala gets new Atta
The Kogi State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Mathew Alaji Opaluwa as the new Atta Igala. The appointment, according to a statement signed by the state government, followed the demise of HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II, the former Atta. Prince Mathew’s appointment, according to the statement was based on the nomination by
Time is now for Barca as bid for Champions League recovery begins
Barcelona want to build for the future with the tantalising prospect of another group of teenage talents emerging together, but for now reality still bites. After successive 3-0 losses to Bayern Munich and Benfica in Group E, another loss at home to Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday would leave them on the brink of Champions
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