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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Government has condemned the attack on Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which left over 22 persons dead and others injured. The government described the incident, which occurred on Sunday  as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peaceful community. In a […]

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By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The High Court of Justice, Kebbi State, sitting in Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is standing trial over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. The case was adjourned to July 13, […]

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According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to cordon off and secure the area.

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Will Cathcart has announced he is stepping down as head of WhatsApp after nearly seven years overseeing the messaging platform’s growth to more than three billion users worldwide.

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— State Activates Emergency Response, Contact Tracing By Peter Duru, Makurdi A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in Benue State has claimed the life of a medical doctor, prompting health authorities to activate emergency containment measures, including contact tracing and intensified surveillance. The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Paul Ogwuche, confirmed the […]

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Tension is mounting in Edjekota Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, following a series of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen that have left residents living in fear.

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party has reclaimed its national secretariat in Abuja, bringing to a close months of internal leadership disputes and political infighting.

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By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 200 cab operators, Monday, threatened to ground operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fails to reverse what they described as anti-operator policies. The drivers, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Private […]

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Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required for their proposed new 100,000-seater stadium, taking a significant step towards building what would become the largest sporting arena in the United Kingdom.

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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Reports alleging that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram elements to train and equip fighters have once again drawn attention to the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s North-West. If confirmed, the claims suggest that criminal networks are becoming more organised, better armed and […]

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