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Aug
13
2024
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Protests: Police Transfer 76 Russian-Flag-Flying Suspects To Abuja

Protests: Police Transfer 76 Russian-Flag-Flying Suspects To Abuja

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By Hadiza Suleman Seventy-six suspects, including a foreign national, arrested during the August 1-10 #EndBagGovernance protests in some parts of Nigeria have been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition. This was disclosed by the Kano State Police Command. According to the state commissioner of police, CP Salman Garba, the decision was in tune with the directive of the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The suspects were arrested for flying Russian flags during the recent nationwide hunger protests, he said. He added, “In line with the directives of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun…
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Aug
13
2024
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PDP Accused Of Masterminding Crisis Rocking Enugu APC

PDP Accused Of Masterminding Crisis Rocking Enugu APC

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By Johnson Nwankwo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, Comrade Ken Offorma, says those behind the ex parte order restraining the state chairman of the party, Barr Ugochukwu Agballa, from parading himself in that capacity are being sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Offorma, a former vice chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, South East, accused some notable figures in the state of wearing the toga of APC at the national level, and working against the party in the state. Recall that an Enugu State High Court granted the order barring Barr Agballa and…
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Aug
13
2024
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PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama On Award As Best Women Basketball Coach

PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama On Award As Best Women Basketball Coach

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Our Reporter President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress' coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women's basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, put up a spectacular performance at the Olympics, becoming the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games. President Tinubu stated that the recognition of 32-year old Ms. Wakama by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence. The President commends the team, the coach, and all those who played a part in the unprecedented…
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Aug
13
2024
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Enugu Promising Footballer Slumps, Dies During Training

Enugu Promising Footballer Slumps, Dies During Training

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By Johnson Nwankwo Young football sensation, Chisom Odo, reportedly slumped and died during a training session on Saturday. The incident happened in Ogrute, headquarters of Igboeze North LGA of Enugu State. Stakeholders in the community have reacted to the death of the football talent. According to the president of the Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youths, Chijioke Eze, the deceased might have died of cardiac arrest during the training. He recalled that the victim excelled during the Igbo-North Family Football Tournament recently held in December in the area. He said, "He died while he was participating in the training. God knows the…
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Aug
12
2024
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Land Dispute: Save Us From Extinction, Ikolo Community Begs Gov’t

Land Dispute: Save Us From Extinction, Ikolo Community Begs Gov’t

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By Johnson Nwankwo Ikolo community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Monday, appealed to the Enugu State government to come to their rescue following an alleged invasion and killing of some natives of the community by their neighbouring Aku community. According to the president general of Ikolo community, Chief Jude Okike Odo, media reports alleging that his community attacked Aku community, resulting in some casualties few days ago, were not true. He said, “The attention of Ikolo Elders’ Forum and Ikolo General Assembly has been drawn to the invasion of Ikolo community by the youths from Aku community.…
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Aug
12
2024
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WAEC Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Seizes 215, 267

WAEC Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Seizes 215, 267

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By Jonathan Okpanachi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has formally released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) results. This was stated by the head of WAEC in Nigeria, Mr Amos Dangut, said that the results of 1,685,889 candidates, accounting for 93.9%, were released. Quoting him, "WAEC is releasing its results today as out of 1,805, 216 that entered for exam, 1,332, 089 candidates have credits in five subjects, including any subjects with either Mathematics or English language, and 1,301, 949 candidates got credits in five subjects including Mathematics and English language accounting for 72.9% of total…
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Aug
12
2024
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Governor Alia Condemns Killing Of Humanitarian Worker In Benue

Governor Alia Condemns Killing Of Humanitarian Worker In Benue

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By Jonathan Okpanachi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has condemned the assassination of Chris Terfa, a humanitarian worker, by unknown persons on Friday in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Terfa was a prominent health rights advocate and leader in Nigeria’s development sector. He was also the National Chairperson of the National Key Population Health and Rights Network (NKPHRN) and the Concerned Youth for Development Initiative (CYDI) Executive Director. Mr Terfa was killed on Friday evening at his office complex along Nyesom Wike Road, Makurdi, by yet-to-be-identified assailants. The governor, accompanied by some top officials,…
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Aug
11
2024
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Don’t Take Non-Participation Of S’Easterners In Nationwide Protests For Granted – Gov Nwifuru

Don’t Take Non-Participation Of S’Easterners In Nationwide Protests For Granted – Gov Nwifuru

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By Jonathan Okpanachi Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi State, has advised political leaders of Southeast states to reciprocate the refusal of the people of the region to join in the just-held nationwide protests with good governance. According to him, the refusal of the people of the zone to join the protests is a wake-up call to sit up in the provision of democracy dividends by the political leaders. Nwifuru spoke on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Abakaliki. Quoting him, "Rather than take the honour of not joining the protests by the youths for granted, government…
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Aug
09
2024
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Nigeria On Gunpowder Keg, Obasanjo Warns

Nigeria On Gunpowder Keg, Obasanjo Warns

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By Hadiza Suleman Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Friday, said Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder that might explode if care was not taken. Obasanjo spoke when six members of the National Assembly visited his at his Otta Farm in Abeokuta. He justified the hunger strike witnessed in some parts of the country, adding that the act was legitimate. According to him, the hardship in the country might degenerate with serious consequences if not addressed as soon as possible. Quoting him, “As I have warned earlier, we should recognise that we are all sitting on a powder…
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Aug
09
2024
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Omokri Exploits Ndigbo’s Emotions To Earn A Living – Barr Ejiofor

Omokri Exploits Ndigbo’s Emotions To Earn A Living – Barr Ejiofor

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By Hadiza Suleman Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor has revealed that social media content creator, Reno Omokri, earns in dollars by provoking the emotions of Ndigbo. According to him, Omokri's attacks on Mr Peter Obi and Ndigbo at large are to increase his social media earnings. Ejiofor stated this via his Facebook page. Omokri knows that by provoking the emotions of Ndigbo, there would be reactions, hence he would enjoy more traffics to his handle, thus increasing his earnings, he stated. Quoting him, "Meet Reno Omokri — a renowned content creator whose major source of sustenance is from the financial gains he…
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