Author: Bayo Millz
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Five dead, 13 injured in Easter accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday, said five persons died while 13 others were injured in a lone crash involving a truck on Billiri-Gombe Road in Gombe State. The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Mr Samson Kaura, confirmed this to NAN in Gombe on Monday.
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Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony
The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday. Acutis was originally set to be made a saint at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square on April 27.
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Police begin investigation into alleged killing of late Comfort Omoge’s grandson
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has begun investigation into the death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, the grandson of late music icon, Comfort Omoge. According to reports, OgoOluwa was allegedly killed by a scavenger on Friday in Okitipupa.
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Pope Francis, tireless champion of the poor – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning Pope Francis. In a statement he personally signed , Tinubu described Pope Francis as a humble servant of God, tireless
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Tinubu will return home today – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will return to the country on Monday after a two-week working visit to Europe. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said this on his X handle.
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NASS drafting law on state police – Senate leader, Bamidele
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the National Assembly is in the process of developing legal frameworks for the creation of state police. He said that the establishment of the state police will serve as part of measures to address insecurity in the country..
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FG’s intervention accelerating Siemens power project – Minister
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu says the intervention of the Federal Government in the power sector has helped to further stimulate the Siemens Project. Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister said this
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Abia teachers set for strike over unmet demands
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Abia wing, has threatened to embark on a strike action on Thursday over alleged non-implementation of its demands by the state government. This is contained in a statement signed by the union’s Chairman, Mr Friday Madu and Secretary, Mrs Nnenna
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Police apprehend 2 over Anambra kidnappings
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the arrest of two suspects by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspects are Celestine, a 52-year-old man, and Jacinta, a 45-year-old woman, both residents of Oba in
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Police confirm 4 deaths in Bauchi water plant mishap
The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed a tragic industrial accident which claimed the lives of four workers at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. The spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in