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Terrorists Kill 19, Including Soldiers, Abduct 4 Chinese in Niger

No fewer than 17 lives were reportedly lost and several others severely injured when terrorists attacked a mining site managed by the Chinese Nationals at Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack was reportedly launched on…

30/06/2022

Anambra Doctors Threaten To Withdraw Services Over Rising Cases Of Kidnapping

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State branch, has complained about the rising cases of kidnapping, especially of its members in the state. The association issued a statement on Wednesday in Awka, calling on Governor Charles Soludo and security agencies in Anambra to…

30/06/2022

JJC Announces Separation From Funke Akindele After Six Years Of Marriage

Rapper, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz has announced his separation from his wife, actress Funke Akindele. JJC announced via his official Instagram handle on Thursday morning stating that his marriage with Akindele has had issues for the last two years. He stated that…

30/06/2022

Sallah: Sultan Declares July 9 Eid al-Adha

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during the period known as the “festival of sacrifice”. This is the second significant celebration in Islam. The…

30/06/2022

VP Slot: Ayu’s Fate Hanging As Crisis Over Okowa’s Selection Worsens

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might be quietly courting a crisis of leadership, following the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a northerner, as its 2023presidential candidate, while Dr. Iyorcha Ayu, another northerner, has remained the party’s national chairman. However, the simmering…

30/06/2022

17 Delegates Refunded Money I Gave Them, Says APC Senator Who Lost Re-Election Ticket

The lawmaker representing Kwara Central district, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, says some delegates whom he gave funds for logistics during the party’s primaries refunded the money. He stated this during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily where he spoke about the crisis within…

30/06/2022

JAMB Begs ASUU To Call Off Strike, Says Action Unnecessary

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to consider the plight of Nigerian students and suspend the ongoing strike. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who made the appeal on Wednesday during an…

30/06/2022

Hijab Ruling: ‘Olokun’ Lawyer Dumps Religious Attire, Reverts To Wig, Gown

A Lagos lawyer Malcolm E. Omirhobo, who sparked controversy on June 23 by appearing at the Supreme Court in a lawyer’s wig, gown mixed with Olokun religious attire, has reverted to a normal barrister’s dress code. Omirhobo appeared at the Federal High Court…

29/06/2022

Rent Your House To Yahoo Boys, Risk 15 Years In Jail, EFCC Warns Landlords

THE Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) has warned that landlords risk 15 years in jail for renting houses to Internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys’. The warning issued to landlords was contained in an e-flier of a Twitter Space discussion to be…

29/06/2022

2023 Election: IGP Approves Retreat For Senior Police Officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has approved a three-day retreat for senior police officers as part of the build-up to the 2023 General Elections. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement in Abuja. He…

29/06/2022

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