Caption: Nigerian troops flush out Boko Haram rag tag forces in Guzamala – Army urges calm, resilience, vigilance; assures readiness to combat terrorists The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it had restored normalcy in Gudumbali and environs with the concerted effort of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed to the area. Scores of jihadists in […]
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Caption: President Muhammadu Buhari (middle) and representatives of Nigerian youths in 36 states of the Federation, during the signing of the Not Too Young To Run Bill at the State House, Abuja. Photo: Philip Ojisua – say such monetisation of politics automatically excludes many good aspirants – It is only for the serious minded – […]
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By Banji Ayoola All wrong alliances, pacts, unions and false organisations everywhere on earth today shall collapse. Be they political, economic, military, religious, social or whatever, within, among or between continents, nation states, societies, groups, bodies or individuals, any assemblage which separates human beings everywhere and anywhere on earth today into antagonistic hostile camps will […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of aiding corruption in the alleged secret release of over N16.6 billion Paris Club fund to Osun State. PDP said a reaction to the report on Saturday that its investigation has shown that the N16.67 billion is to be diverted as a bribe to INEC […]
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– in sympathy with deputy over ‘stolen mandate’ – PDP will sack APC in 2019 – Kwankwaso – Turaki laments insecurity, canvasses restructuring Ekiti state governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has dropped his presidential ambition in sympathy with his deputy, Prof Kolapo Olosola, whose mandate he alleged was stolen in the last governorship election in the […]
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– after embarrassing raid of elder-statesman Edwin Clark’s home Police Inspector-General, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the Special Tactical Squad (STS). Force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood said on Friday in Abuja that all the personnel of the squad have been deployed to other departments/formations of the Force. Moshood said that […]
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– says no cause for alarm – Scientists disclose cause, warn of probable earthquake – Saraki, Atiku react, other Nigerians seek divine help The Director-General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Mr Alex Nwegbu, has assured Nigerians not to panic over the earth tremor experienced in Mpape district of Abuja. Nwegbu, who said this at news […]
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In a bold step to enforce ethics and check the excesses of broadcasting stations, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has started reviewing the broadcasting code to address emerging challenges, especially hate speech and fake news. Dr. Igomu Onoja, its Zonal Director in charge of the North-Central, said on Saturday in Jos that the review had become […]
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– jails 600 others An Egyptian court on Saturday issued death sentences for 75 people, including prominent leaders of Muslim Brotherhood of former President Mohamed Morsi, and jailed more than 600 others over a 2013 sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters by security forces. The sentencing concluded the mass trial of […]
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– warn Buhari to learn from Zambia, Djibouti, Pakistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka’s experiences; shun frivolous loans – express worries Nigeria is being lured to debt trap – ask Nigeria to draw lesson from Obafemi Awolowo’s prudent economic, financial management Experts have warned Nigeria against falling into the debt trap of China as is being experienced […]
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