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Troops kill 77 terrorists, 340 surrendered

The Defence Headquarters have said troops in various theatres of operations across the country cracked down on the nefarious activities of terrorists and other criminal elements in the last two weeks. Speaking during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami said over 77 terrorists were killed while […]

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Nigerian sprinter Oduduru suspended for doping

The Athletics Integrity Unit have suspended Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, for Anti-Doping Violations and faces a possible six-year ban. AIU stated this in a press statement released on Thursday, February 9, 2023, noting that the sprinter has been notified of the suspension. “The Athletics Integrity Unit has notified Divine Oduduru of two potential Anti-Doping Rule […]

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Supreme Court affirms Emenike as Abia APC governorship candidate

The Supreme Court has affirmed Ikechi Emenike as the Abia State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 general election. It was reported that an Abia High Court in May 2022 ruled against the victory of Emenike as the winner of the APC governorship primary election in Abia. Emenike had been declared the winner […]

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Census to hold in Sambisa forest – NPC

The National Population Commission Chairman, Nasiru Isa Kwarra, has disclosed that census will hold in Sambisa Forest. He said, despite the security challenges, the commission would ensure people in the area are counted. Kwara announced this at the inauguration of the population and housing national census publicity committee in Abuja. “I can assure you your […]

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ICPC arraigns NSCDC official over fake certificate

An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Anthony Damisa, was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Wednesday for alleged forgery and making of false statement. Damisa was docked before Justice M. E. Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 3 sitting […]

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Breaking: Buhari Signs Executive Order Establishing Presidential Transition Council

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an Executive Order on the Facilitation and Management of Presidential Transitions. Buhari said it would enhance the seamless transition of power from one presidential administration to another. This was disclosed in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday. The President also revealed he has approved the establishment of […]

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Why I won the Grammy – Tems

Rave of the moment and Grammy award winner, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has spoken for the first time after her Grammy win, revealing why she won the award in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. The singer took to her verified Twitter handle late Wednesday 8 February to give thanks to God for […]

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Naira scarcity a plot to foist interim or military govt on Nigerians -MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has alleged that the naira swap and the attendant artificial scarcity are booby traps aimed at goading Nigerians to anger as a prelude stopping the forthcoming election. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director, MURIC said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the ultimate plan of the […]

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