The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Yilwatda, in a goodwill message issued on behalf of the APC National Working Committee, leaders and millions of party members, described the First Lady as a compassionate woman […]
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The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has urged the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to intensify efforts towards preserving and promoting the Igbo language, culture and heritage. Azinge made the call on Sunday at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Public Enlightenment Forum held at the Grand Hotel, Asaba, Delta State. The traditional ruler commended the […]
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The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has warned against the recirculation of an old Amnesty International report alleging the deaths of detainees, including children, at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri. The military said the report, published in May 2016, relates to alleged deaths recorded between January and May of that year and […]
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The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr Seyi Makinde, and his party have sued Gov. Alex Otti of Abia and others over alleged unlawful imposition of N200 million mandatory campaign fee on any presidential candidate wishing to have his or her campaign materials displayed in any part of the state. Makinde, the […]
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By Saminu Ibrahim The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of diversion of 5,000 Hajj 2027 slots, describing the claims as unfounded and driven by commercial interests within the private Hajj tour industry. The Commission was reacting to a report by THISDAY newspaper titled, “Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted […]
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted more than 1.3 million pills of tramadol and other opioids, as well as about 6,000 kilogrammes of cannabis, in major operations across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency said the seizures, made in Lagos, Edo, Niger, Delta, Ondo, Gombe, Imo and […]
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By Saminu Ibrahim The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has sought stronger defence industrial cooperation between Nigeria and the Czech Republic, particularly in ammunition production and technology transfer. Matawalle made the call during a three-day official working visit to the Czech Republic, where he led a delegation of senior officials from […]
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Guest Writer “The same mouth that speaks of another may one day speak of you.” That proverb sets the tone for Nigeria’s latest political storm, where allegations, counter-allegations, and unverified recordings have once again thrown the Senate into controversy. Sandra Chidinma Duru, popularly known as “Prof Mgbeke,” has released a nine-minute audio clip she claims […]
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By Saminu Ibrahim The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has called for stronger continental cooperation, intelligence sharing and interoperability among African armed forces to tackle terrorism, transnational organised crime and emerging security threats. Matawalle made the call while delivering Nigeria’s address at the 18th Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee […]
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By Bola Olamide The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 people detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the probe on Saturday, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for a […]
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