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South East killings: We want Asari Dokubo arrested, prosecuted – HURIWA
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called for the arrest of former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo. HURIWA believes that Asari has done enough to deserve prosecution by the authorities or, at the very least, an open investigation to determine the legality of his actions. The rights group noted that during Asari’s visit to President Bola Tinubu after he won the 2023 presidential election, he gave a sensational interview admitting to running a…
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- August 30, 2024
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NYSC: You’ll be sanctioned – DG warns Corps members against night travels
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has warned Corps Members that night travelling is prohibited in the NYSC. He also said any Corps Member that embarks on journeys not authorized by the Scheme will be sanctioned in line with the NYSC laws. Ahmed however added that if there is need for a compulsory journey, such Corps Member should terminate the trip by 6:00 pm and continue the following day. He…
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- August 30, 2024
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Kano electoral commission reschedules LG elections to October 26
Kano electoral commission reschedules LG elections to October 26 Following the recent Supreme Court judgement mandating states to conduct Local Government Councils Elections not latee than October 2024, the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSAIC, has rescheduled the state’s LG elections to 26th October 2024. The Commission’s chairman, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi disclosed this on Friday while speaking to newsmen in his office. He
Kano electoral commission reschedules LG elections to October 26
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- August 30, 2024
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Struggle for survival heightening farmer-herder clashes – DG IPCR
The Director General of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu on Friday said that the ‘struggle for survival’, and worsened climate change is heightening the crisis of farmer-herder clashes in the country. He said the conflicts between farmers and herders in the country are deeply rooted in a combination of historical, Read More
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- August 30, 2024
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PICTORIAL: Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, buried in Lagos
Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has been laid to rest in Lagos. The artiste died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr Stella Okoli. https://punchng.com/breaking-music-icon-onyeka-onwenu-dies-at-72/ She was 72 years old. The funeral service was held Read More
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- August 30, 2024
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Six dead, three injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
No fewer than six persons comprising two males and four females lost their lives in an auto crash along the Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. This is just as three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident which occurred at about 8 am l The Public Education Officer of the Read More
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- August 30, 2024
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FULL LIST: Man United to play Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in 2024/25 UEFA Europa league draw
The UEFA Europa League is back with an exciting new format for the 2024/25 season. As the tournament prepares to kick off, the inaugural league phase draw revealed the opponents of the 36 teams ready to battle it out for European glory. Held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Friday, August 30, the draw Read More
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- August 30, 2024
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Six challengers await Chelsea in UEFA Conference League
Chelsea have learned the six teams it will face in the league phase of this season’s UEFA Conference League following Friday’s draw in Monaco. The UEFA Conference League is a new competition introduced this season, and Chelsea has been drawn into Group A. As the highest-ranked team in the competition, Chelsea was placed in Pot Read More
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- August 30, 2024
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Arrest anyone diverting, selling fertilizer meant for Kogi West farmers – Sen. Karimi to Security Agencies
The Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sunday Karimi, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone found selling the fertilizer he freely gave to farmers across the district. Senator Karimi made the appeal following information that some persons are alleged to be selling the fertilizers in the open market. “Security agencies should arrest anyone caught selling the fertilizer I distributed to my Constituency with a view to unmasking those…
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Nigerian man arrested for smuggling cocaine in Pakistan
The Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force has arrested a Nigerian man at the Lahore International Airport for smuggling cocaine. According to Pakistan news outlet, the Express Tribune on Thursday, the suspect, who arrived from Nigeria through Dubai, was said to have swallowed 38 capsules containing cocaine. According to the ANF spokesperson, the capsules contained a total of Read More
