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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Transport unions in Kwara State have threatened mass action against the federal and state governments over the deteriorating condition of the Oko-Olowo and Ohan bridges, which they say have severely disrupted economic activities in parts of Kwara and neighbouring Oyo State. The unions, comprising the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]

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…Vows to Intensify Anti-Terrorism Operations By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who reportedly died while in captivity following his abduction. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, […]

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…Calls for Local Defence Production, National Database to Tackle Insecurity By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria to procure modern military hardware needed to combat insecurity. Speaking on Saturday at the […]

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Pastor Harrison Charles of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly taking 75 married women from their husbands and made them his wives.

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One year after 271 residents were brutally killed in the Yelewata massacre, survivors, families of the victims, religious leaders and political figures on Saturday gathered in the community to honour the dead and renew calls for justice and improved security.

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Nigerian bestselling novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Saturday accused a Lagos hospital of attempting to obstruct an inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son at the facility six months ago.

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The Senate has expressed sorrow over the death of the former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.).

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The Kogi Government has announced fresh security measures in parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including the immediate suspension of commercial motorcycle operations in designated areas of Bunu District.

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