Elephant kills tourist while saving grandchildren in South Africa

A 59-year-old grandfather was tragically trampled to death by an elephant on Saturday while trying to save his grandchildren from the charging animal. The incident, which happened at South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park, was reported by Times Live on Sunday. The fatal encounter unfolded near the park’s Malelane Gate, a popular entry point, when
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A 59-year-old grandfather was tragically trampled to death by an elephant on Saturday while trying to save his grandchildren from the charging animal. The incident, which happened at South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park, was reported by Times Live on Sunday. The fatal encounter unfolded near the park’s Malelane Gate, a popular entry point, when

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Police arrest three for killing Gombe ex-permanent secretary

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late permanent secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his
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The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late permanent secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his

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Again, Bill Gates says divorce from ex-wife, Melinda, his biggest regret

Former CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates, 69, has opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” Despite the emotional toll of the separation, Gates shared that he feels “more cheerful now.” This is detailed in a “candid profile” published on Saturday, January 25, by The Times
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Former CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates, 69, has opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” Despite the emotional toll of the separation, Gates shared that he feels “more cheerful now.” This is detailed in a “candid profile” published on Saturday, January 25, by The Times

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NADF pledges to transform Nigeria’s economy through agriculture

The National Agricultural Development Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning it as a cornerstone of economic and social development. NADF, in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, says it’s committed to transforming the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. Ibrahim said this during the 32nd Convocation Ceremony at
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The National Agricultural Development Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning it as a cornerstone of economic and social development. NADF, in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, says it’s committed to transforming the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. Ibrahim said this during the 32nd Convocation Ceremony at

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Soldiers dismantle 13 illegal refineries, arrest 15 suspects in N’Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. This was achieved in a major operation targeting oil theft in the Niger Delta in one week. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, disclosed
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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. This was achieved in a major operation targeting oil theft in the Niger Delta in one week. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, disclosed

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Kalu mourns Enugu tanker explosion victims, calls for road repairs

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on relevant agencies of government to prioritise the safety of lives in the event of accidents or occupational hazards. He gave the advice against the backdrop of Saturday’s tanker explosion in Enugu which led to the death of about 18 persons and injuries
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on relevant agencies of government to prioritise the safety of lives in the event of accidents or occupational hazards. He gave the advice against the backdrop of Saturday’s tanker explosion in Enugu which led to the death of about 18 persons and injuries

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Bowen varsity sets up panel to probe student’s murder

The management of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, said it has set up a three-member committee that would relate with the police and assist it in unmasking the assailants involved in the recent killing of a student of the institution. Earlier, Osun State Police Command said its detectives had commenced an investigation to unravel the
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The management of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, said it has set up a three-member committee that would relate with the police and assist it in unmasking the assailants involved in the recent killing of a student of the institution. Earlier, Osun State Police Command said its detectives had commenced an investigation to unravel the

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Tinubu seeks end to tanker explosions, condoles Enugu victims’ families

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday. He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions. Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday. He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions. Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his

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27 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist suicide attack – Report

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast, two Army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left
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At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast, two Army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left

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Otu dissolves C’River varsity governing council, appoints new VC

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State. Consequent to the dissolution, the governor has also approved the appointment of Prof Francisca Bassey as the new acting vice chancellor of the university. In a release made available
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State. Consequent to the dissolution, the governor has also approved the appointment of Prof Francisca Bassey as the new acting vice chancellor of the university. In a release made available

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