Experts Recommend Methane Reduction to Combat Climate Change in Nigeria

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt TExperts in the environment sector have recommended reduction in methane emissions as a way of combating climate change in Nigeria. They also recommended adequate sensitisation in…

Pakistan ex-PM Khan, wife file appeal against graft convictions

Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi appealed against their convictions for graft on Monday, his lawyer said. Khan, 72, has been held in custody since August 2023, charged in around 200 cases that he claims are politically motivated. The former cricketing star was sentenced to 14 years in jail
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Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi appealed against their convictions for graft on Monday, his lawyer said. Khan, 72, has been held in custody since August 2023, charged in around 200 cases that he claims are politically motivated. The former cricketing star was sentenced to 14 years in jail

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Salome Adaidu: Timileyin Ajayi pleads not guilty in Court

Timileyin Ajayi, the suspected murderer of Salome Adaidu has pleaded not guilty to the killing of the National Youth Service Corps member who died a few weeks ago at his residence. The Nasarawa State Police command had arrested him on January 12 and charged him to court for culpable homicide punishable with death. According to
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Timileyin Ajayi, the suspected murderer of Salome Adaidu has pleaded not guilty to the killing of the National Youth Service Corps member who died a few weeks ago at his residence. The Nasarawa State Police command had arrested him on January 12 and charged him to court for culpable homicide punishable with death. According to

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Kremlin awaiting ‘signals’ from US on Putin-Trump meeting

The Kremlin said Monday it was still waiting for “signals” from the United States about a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump. The leaders of both countries said last week they were ready for contact but neither side has indicated when or how. “So far, we have not
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The Kremlin said Monday it was still waiting for “signals” from the United States about a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump. The leaders of both countries said last week they were ready for contact but neither side has indicated when or how. “So far, we have not

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Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover hard drugs, cash

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal hideout at Umudike, Amaokpala in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state and recovered various incriminating items. In a press statement on Monday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said during the raid, items recovered include a large quantity of substance suspected to be hard
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The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal hideout at Umudike, Amaokpala in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state and recovered various incriminating items. In a press statement on Monday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said during the raid, items recovered include a large quantity of substance suspected to be hard

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Tinubu commiserates with Makinde over brother’s death

President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. In a statement personally signed by the President on Monday, he expressed his sympathy to Makinde, his family, and the people of Oyo State, describing the loss as a “profound sorrow.” “With
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President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. In a statement personally signed by the President on Monday, he expressed his sympathy to Makinde, his family, and the people of Oyo State, describing the loss as a “profound sorrow.” “With

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Yusuf Usman: Northerners Should Blame Themselves for Self-inflicted Hardship 

Says no reasonable Northerner will go for Muslim-Muslim ticket again   Chuks Okocha in Abuja  and Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof.  Usman Yusuf, has declared that…

Police arrest two suspects, recover ammunition in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects at a security checkpoint on the Umudioka-Awkuzu road by Igbariam and recovered one Beretta pistol, two live ammunition and a Toyota Corolla car from them. In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad from
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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects at a security checkpoint on the Umudioka-Awkuzu road by Igbariam and recovered one Beretta pistol, two live ammunition and a Toyota Corolla car from them. In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad from

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Sokoto begins payment of N70,000 minimum wage

The Sokoto State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has announced the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 national minimum wage for all state civil servants, local government employees, and the Local Government Education Authority. The policy takes effect on Monday. In a statement issued by the governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, Aliyu
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The Sokoto State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has announced the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 national minimum wage for all state civil servants, local government employees, and the Local Government Education Authority. The policy takes effect on Monday. In a statement issued by the governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, Aliyu

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Sowore arrives at force headquarters in Abuja

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. The activist was summoned to address
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Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. The activist was summoned to address

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