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DSS raids terrorists’ negotiator’s Kaduna residence, office
A team of the Department of State Service raided the residence of Malam Tukur Mamu, the Publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald and Media Consultant to controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who withdrew as one of the negotiators between the terrorists that attacked the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna bound AK-9 train passengers. A source familiar with
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Buhari to inaugurate naval games facility in Lagos
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is visiting Lagos on Thursday to inaugurate the 12th Nigerian Navy Games as well as its new Sports Complex. This is according to a tweet by the Presidency on Thursday morning. It read, “President @MBuhari visiting Lagos today, to flag-off the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, and commission the
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APC fumes as Jandor calls for Sanwo-Olu’s resignation
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has called for the resignation of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the spate of building collapse in the state since 2019. This followed the collapse of a seven-storey building at Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, on
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Plateau LG boss’ release won’t stop investigation – Police
The Plateau State Police Command has vowed to continue its investigation to unravel those behind the kidnap of the Kanke Local Government Chairman in the state, Henry Gotip. The command stated this on Thursday in a statement issued by its spokesman, Alabo Alfred, following the release of the council boss by his abductors. Gunmen had
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Allow Amotekun to bear arms, Akeredolu urges FG
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has urged the Federal Government to allow Amotekun Corps to carry sophisticated weapons in order to protect the people. Speaking on his recent position on the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to private individuals and organisations, Akeredolu explained that his position was to allow Amotekun bear sophisticated arms
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US, allies meet on boosting Ukraine militarily
The United States on Thursday gathered its allies in Germany for a new round of talks on bolstering Kyiv militarily, as Ukraine reported “good news” in recapturing several sites in the east. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will host the talks at the US airbase in Ramstein, aimed at underlining the “unity and solidarity” of
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UPDATED: Gunmen kill three policemen, two others in Enugu
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have reportedly killed five persons including three policemen and kidnapped another in Enugu State. The two other persons were reported to be civilians. The incident happened at New Haven area of the Enugu North Local Government Area of the state capital on Wednesday night. Sources told our correspondent on
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Five things to know about CAF Confederation Cup
African debutants Future FC of Egypt and Royal AM of South Africa will be among 48 clubs challenging CAF Confederation Cup title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco this season. While the length of the continent separates them geographically, Future and Royal share the advantage of being well supported financially by owners desperate to make an impact
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Navy to tackle illegal oil bunkering in A’Ibom
The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee, Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State said it was committed to tackling the menace of illegal oil bunkering and reduce it to the barest minimum along the Nigerian waterways. It said the Operation ‘Dakatar Da Barawo’ has achieved tremendous success in the number of arrests and siezuresof illegal smuggling across
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NSCDC trains corps in surveillance at worship centres
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Oyo State Command has begun a three-day training for divisional heads and other officers and men on the special surveillance tactics required to prevent attacks on worship centres in the state. The Public Relations Officer for the Command, Oyindamola Okuneye, said this in a statement made available to
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