Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised the alarm over alleged plan by the Nigerian Army to commence confiscation of local guns in the South East. IPOB revealed that the house-to-house search and seizures would be embarked upon against the innocent citizens of four local councils of Imo State, including Obowu, Achingali in Mbaise, Mbano […]
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By Adepeju Adenuga The history of print newspapers goes back to the 1840s with the “Iwe-Irohin” as one of the first indigenous news publishers. While my first memory of the newspaper stand is of my grand-uncle during the Olusegun Obasanjo regime arguing at the Ikeja Underbridge about politics, sports and others. Perhaps, this led me […]
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It was not the best time for many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yesterday, as long queues of motorists jostling for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) compounded with the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist hardship on citizens. Although long queues have persisted due to scarcity of petrol, security operatives […]
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Vows to replicate Lagos achievements, erase terror The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has promised to erase terorrism in Nigeria if elected. He also promised to hit the ground running from day one. He said this while delivering his remark at the ongoing APC convention. The presidential aspirant begged delegates to […]
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Seek support for vulnerable households World Bank upgrades Nigeria’s growth outlook to 3.4% The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) see prospects in the removal of trade barriers and incentives for higher production as the risk of stagflation spreads across the global community. This comes as the World Bank raises Nigeria’s 2022 economic […]
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The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj-Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that over a dozen Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the Lawan Minari axis, Konduga Local Council along Maiduguri/Damaturu road in Borno State. Three gun trucks were also seized, after the terrorists torched two trucks and a petrol tanker in the village. Musa […]
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Wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari (right); President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; and President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Special Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja… on Tuesday. Akpabio, Amosun, Fayemi, four others step down for Tinubu Osinbajo defies pressure to step down for Tinubu Buhari […]
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Police Inspector General, Baba Usman The founder of a church in Lagos State, identified only as Bishop Daniels, has been accused of raping an assistant female pastor at his house in the Lekki area of the state. It was gathered from the victim that Daniels, who is married with children, allegedly raped her on two […]
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Motorists trapped in traffic inward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as a result of road diversion at Otedola Bridge…yesterday. Credit: Bertram Nwannekanma It was another day of lamentation yesterday, for motorists and commuters plying Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as they spent hours in traffic, following commencement of rehabilitation work on kilometre 0-5 of the road. The snail movement started from […]
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Authorities of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo on Tuesday said 38 persons have so far been confirmed dead in the Sunday terrorists’ attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Diocesan Bishop, Jude Arogundade, disclosed this in an interview. Gunmen had on Sunday attacked the church located on Owa-Luwa Street in Owo, the […]
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