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President Tinubu congratulates Minister Of State for Police on birthday

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State, Police Affairs, on her birthday. The Minister is an administrator and policy expert, and has served in various capacities in the public sector. She…

Friday, Apr 19

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U.S envoy to UN, Greenfield visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims

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The American envoy to the United Nations called Friday for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan. Linda Greenfield, who became the first US cabinet member…

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North Korea, Belarus pledge better collaboration

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North Korean officials met with a visiting Belarusian group and pledged greater collaboration, while Pyongyang slammed the US for attempting to escalate ‘lawless’ sanctions pressure. According to reports, Belarus’ Deputy Foreign Minister…

At least 8 persons killed, 21 injured as Russia strikes Ukraine in latest attack

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A massive Russian missile attack on the central Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine killed at least eight people, injured 21 others, and damaged infrastructure facilities, according to local officials. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy…

Plateau: Gunmen kill University Student, two others in fresh attack in Bokkos LGA

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A two hundred-level computer science student of the Plateau State University is confirmed to be among those killed Thursday midnight when suspected bandits invaded some communities in the Bokkos local government area of the State. Some…

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Abia govt. begins distribution of FG palliatives to civil servants

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In a bid to cushion the effects of hardship on workers, the Abia state government has commenced the distribution of federal government palliatives to lower grade of civil servants in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture,…

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Updated: 5 persons dead, several injured in Luxury bus crash along Owerri-Onitsha road

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The Federal road safety corps in Imo State has so far confirmed that five people died while several others were injured in an early hour accident which involved a tipper and luxury bus belonging to the lords chosen charismatic renewal…

Luxury bus crashes at Orogwe along Owerri-Onitsha road

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An articulated truck and a luxury bus belonging to the charismatic renewal church of the Lord were involved in an accident on Friday along the Owerri-Onitsha road in Orogwe. The casualty counts are still unknown. Some eyewitnesses who…

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Oyo govt. demolishes hideouts of Yoruba nation agitators

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Following the invasion of the Oyo state secretariat by suspected Yoruba Nation agitators, the Oyo State Government is asking residents of the state to immediately report any suspicious act or threatening activity in their vicinity to the…

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FIRS to file charges against fleeing Binance Executive

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 17th to rule on an application filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, seeking to serve by substituted means the charge against Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of Binance who fled from…

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NBS, ILO unveil 2022 Child and Forced Labour Survey Reports

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other partners, has released the Nigeria Child and Forced Labour Survey Reports 2022. The papers seek to shed light on the…

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Asset recovery committee not out to witch-hunt past administration – Osun govt.

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Osun state government says its recently constituted assets recovery committee was set up solely to recover property alleged to have been carted away illegally by the previous administration and not to witch-hunt anybody. Addressing…

Security experts advocate public collaboration to tackle arms proliferation

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Security experts have advocated concerted efforts from the public to tackle proliferation of Small arms and light weapons in the country. This formed part of their resolution reached at the workshop organised by the National Center for The…

Gov. Abiodun donates 25 patrol vehicles, surveillance drones to Police in Ogun

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has commended the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun for his investment in infrastructure and security in the state. He made this known while receiving 25 security patrol vehicles and…

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Prioritise your health, Victoria Amu urges Nigerians

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An Occupational Therapist, Victoria Amu, has joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in Nigeria. The community health and wellness advocate underscores…

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after volcano eruption

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Following the many eruptions of Mount Ruang near Sulawesi over the last two days, Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning and elevated the eruption alert to the highest level on Thursday. The head of the Center for Reducing the…

Terrorists attack Kaduna community, kill at least 23 persons

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Armed terrorists attacked Angwan Danko community located in the Eastern part of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday night. At least 23 individuals were purportedly slain, with others injured and an unknown…

Army releases traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo

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Army authorities have released the Traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom Clement Ikolo to the Senator representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Ede Dafinone. Major General Clement Nwachukwu, an army spokesman, stated that the…

Chief of Kenya Defence, Francis Ogolla dies in helicopter crash

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Kenya’s defense chief, Francis Ogolla and nine other high-ranking officials were killed in a military helicopter accident in a remote section of the country on Thursday, according to President William Ruto. The president, who had called an…

Security Council to vote on full Palestinian UN membership

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The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on the Palestinian Authority’s bid to become a full member state of the UN. According to estimations, at least eight countries are likely to back the Palestinian appeal. If…

Breaking: Army releases Delta monarch detained over killings of Soldiers

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Army authorities have released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo to the Senator representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Ede Dafinone.Spokesman of the Army, Major General Clement Nwachukwu said the decision to…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Military warns against unlawful possession of arms

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The Nigerian military has issued a severe warning against illicit possession of weaponry with the intent to harm civilians’ safety, particularly in view of recent incidents in Oyo State, North West Nigeria. Major General Edward Buba,…

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Indonesia volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

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Indonesia closed a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of residents from the neighborhood of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks, and ash for days, officials said on Thursday. The volcano on a secluded…

EU to broaden sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

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The European Union says it has agreed to broaden the sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles after Tehran’s attack on Israel. European Council President Charles Michel argues that it is very important to do everything to…

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FG suspends mining activities on OAU Campus, teaching hospital

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Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife has commended the federal Government for suspending mining activities on its campus indefinitely. The University is also calling on security agencies to ensure that the miners adhere…

NGO trains Enugu farmers on use of organic fertilizer

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Concerned about the health risks connected with using chemicals for farm cultivation and preservation, which have been linked to a variety of health issues, a non-governmental organization, Mother Earth Foundation, is taking the lead in…

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Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats for subversive activities

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Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for engaging in “subversive activities”, the Burkinabe foreign affairs ministry said in a notice to France. The notice dated 16 April did not reveal the nature of the activities. The…

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Zambia President, Hichilema appeals to int’l community for aid in wake of drought

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Nearly half of Zambia’s population has been affected by the on-going drought with the country needing about $940m (£760m) in aid. Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema stated during a national address that the funds are needed to…

Hearing of bail application of Binance Executive stalled

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The hearing of the bail application of Tigran Gambaryan an executive of Binance Holding Limited at the federal high court Abuja has been stalled. This was at the insistence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reply to the…

UN Special envoy for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily resigns

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily has tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Bathily explained his…