Shun Army recruitment, IPOB tells South East youths

The Indigenous People of Biafra has cautioned South-East youths against enlisting in the Nigerian Army, warning that they risk being deployed to volatile regions and exposed to terrorist threats. In a statement by its spokesperson Tuesday, Emma Powerful, IPOB alleged that the Nigerian military has historically exhibited ethnic bias, often sending recruits from the South
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The Indigenous People of Biafra has cautioned South-East youths against enlisting in the Nigerian Army, warning that they risk being deployed to volatile regions and exposed to terrorist threats. In a statement by its spokesperson Tuesday, Emma Powerful, IPOB alleged that the Nigerian military has historically exhibited ethnic bias, often sending recruits from the South

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22-year-old hairdresser sentenced to five years for trafficking Nigerian women

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old hairdresser, Nicky Isabella, to five years in prison for trafficking two young Nigerian women into Ghana under the guise of employment. Isabella, popularly known as Bella, lured the victims to Ghana under the pretext of offering them jobs, but upon arrival, she forced them into prostitution. Isabella,
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The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old hairdresser, Nicky Isabella, to five years in prison for trafficking two young Nigerian women into Ghana under the guise of employment. Isabella, popularly known as Bella, lured the victims to Ghana under the pretext of offering them jobs, but upon arrival, she forced them into prostitution. Isabella,

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Moscow welcomes US-Iran nuclear talks – Kremlin

Moscow on Tuesday welcomed upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran after Washington and Tehran made the shock announcement that high-level discussions were scheduled for Saturday. US President Donald Trumps said Monday that the United States was starting direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister
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Moscow on Tuesday welcomed upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran after Washington and Tehran made the shock announcement that high-level discussions were scheduled for Saturday. US President Donald Trumps said Monday that the United States was starting direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister

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Borno losing ground to Boko Haram, gov laments

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram in the state, saying the recent renewed attacks are an indication that the government is losing ground. Zulum disclosed this on Tuesday during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in the Government House, which saw the attendance of General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram in the state, saying the recent renewed attacks are an indication that the government is losing ground. Zulum disclosed this on Tuesday during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in the Government House, which saw the attendance of General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major

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Gunmen kill one, abduct varsity student in Kebbi

The Nigerian Police Force, Kebbi State command, has confirmed the abduction of a 400-level student of the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, in the early hours of Tuesday in a brazen attack on Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victim, according to a press statement signed
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The Nigerian Police Force, Kebbi State command, has confirmed the abduction of a 400-level student of the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, in the early hours of Tuesday in a brazen attack on Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victim, according to a press statement signed

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INEC chairman presides over management meeting amid dismissal rumours

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu.
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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu.

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Reps caucus leadership not based on appointment, LP lawmakers tell Abure

The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has laughed off the purported sack of its Chairman, Afam Ogene by the embattled National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure. Ogene, a member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, had while reacting to Friday’s Supreme Court judgment which removed Abure from office, pledged the
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The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has laughed off the purported sack of its Chairman, Afam Ogene by the embattled National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure. Ogene, a member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, had while reacting to Friday’s Supreme Court judgment which removed Abure from office, pledged the

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Reps caucus leadership not based on appointment, LP lawmakers tell Abure

The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has laughed off the purported sack of its Chairman, Afam Ogene by the embattled National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure. Ogene, a member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, had while reacting to Friday’s Supreme Court judgment which removed Abure from office, pledged the
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The Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives has laughed off the purported sack of its Chairman, Afam Ogene by the embattled National Chairman of the party, Mr Julius Abure. Ogene, a member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, had while reacting to Friday’s Supreme Court judgment which removed Abure from office, pledged the

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Olubadan declares Sarkin Sasa’s title void, reaffirms Baale’s authority

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting, which was held on Monday at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan.
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting, which was held on Monday at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan.

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EU, FG to promote zero waste agenda in fashion, textile industry

The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations international zero waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry which globally stands at an alarming
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The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations international zero waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry which globally stands at an alarming

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