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By Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and […]

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Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed for counter terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State have said that they ambushed Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) on transit to wreak havoc in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

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Umahi said the Federal Government had spent more than N200 billion on the project, adding that the current phase, alongside other components, had received more than 80 per cent payment.

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A 33-year-old poultry farmer, Mr Oreoluwa Osonuga, has been abducted by gunmen at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.

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The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, who fell from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos Campus while participating in an externship programme in the state.

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The Nigerian Navy has raided a suspected militant camp at Fununu Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and arrested three gang members of a wanted kingpin.

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Wike, who previously served as governor of Rivers State, was appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.

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Rev Hayab said the usage of the word is offensive and capable of deepening religious tension in the country.

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Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.

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The United States has announced the cancellation of more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals during the administration of President Donald Trump, citing alleged violations of visa conditions, criminal conduct and national security concerns.

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