Author: Paul Utebor
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Nigerian security forces rescue 2 abducted US consulate workers
Security operatives have rescued two workers of the United States Consulate Lagos, abducted in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra on May 16. DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra Police Command Spokesman, said in a statement issued in Awka on Friday that the two were rescued early Friday unhurt by joint security forces. Newsmen reports that gunmen…
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Security agencies on ground to repel attacks – Lalong assures communities
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that security agencies have been directed to remain on ground to repel any ambush in the state following the recent attack on Kabut village in Mangu Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement issued by Lalong’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on…
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Training critical in enhancing troops’ operational efficiency – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff,(COAS), Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya on Thursday said he would continue to prioritise training to enhance the operational effectiveness of troops. Yahaya gave the assurance at the graduation of troops of Exercise Restore Hope IV held at Nigerian Army Base Camp Kachia, Kaduna State. The COAS described training as the foundation for…
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Biden, Scholz land in Japan for G7 amid ramped up security measures
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit of leading democratic industrial nations. Biden’s plane touched down at a military airport to the south of the host city, Hiroshima, in southern Japan. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also arrived on Thursday, before the official start of talks…
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Court issues bench warrant against Amaechi, others
A high court judge, Justice Chinwendu Nwogu, in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, has issued a bench warrant against the former Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Tonye Cole. The Judge also issued a bench warrant against Sahara Energy Resources Limited, Chamberlain Peterside, NG powers HPS Limited,…
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Lai Mohammed reacts to Gov Matawalle’s call for EFCC probe
The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to the statement by governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state, urging the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, to extend its investigation to the presidency and members of the Federal Executive Council. Recall that during the week, governor Matawalle stated that, “investigation must be wholistic and…
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Nigeria becomes second country in Africa to join earth observation group
Nigeria on Wednesday has joined South Africa to be the second country on the continent to be part of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) GEO-Nigeria, for the promotion of access to data and information. Nigeria is being represented at the global level by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). The group is…
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[Video] Labour Party factional leader, Lamidi Apapa booed as he leaves court
Videos of factional leader of Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, being mocked and booed as he left the court today has emerged online. This is coming following his scuffle with other members of Labour Party over a sit in court. Lamidi Apapa who has been attempting to take over leadership of the party since the presidential…
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Presidential election: Court adjourns Obi, LP’s petition until Friday
The Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC), has further adjourned pre-hearing in the petitions filed by Mr Peter Obi and his Labour Party until Friday. The panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, adjourned after parties submitted on their meeting promised on May 10 on exchange processes and responses and harmonisation. After listening to the submissions, Tsammani,…
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Buhari approves appointment of Baba Haruna as Rector, Bida Poly
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Baba Haruna as the Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida. This is contained in a letter signed by the Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu and made available to newsmen in Bida on Wednesday. The appointment which took effect from May 21 was for five years. “I write…