Obi hails police for withdrawing Emir Sanusi’s invitation

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has hailed the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. Obi said the invitation was unnecessary and could have further heightened an already inflamed situation. The PUNCH reports that the Emir was earlier summoned over an alleged murder during
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has hailed the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. Obi said the invitation was unnecessary and could have further heightened an already inflamed situation. The PUNCH reports that the Emir was earlier summoned over an alleged murder during

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BREAKING: Police disperse Abuja protesters with tear gas

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the

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I made a grave mistake, Kebbi perm sec apologises over false homosexuality claims

The Permanent Secretary of Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, has tendered a public apology over false claims he made about the prevalence of homosexuality and lesbianism in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Kigo had, during a Ramadan lecture in Birnin Kebbi, quoted what he described as “statistics” on the existence of gay and
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The Permanent Secretary of Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, has tendered a public apology over false claims he made about the prevalence of homosexuality and lesbianism in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Kigo had, during a Ramadan lecture in Birnin Kebbi, quoted what he described as “statistics” on the existence of gay and

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BREAKING: Police fire tear gas as Take-It-Back protesters in Rivers flee

The #Take-It-Back protest took a turn when officers of the Rivers State Command opened tear gas on the protesters in a bid to disperse them. Organisers and supporters of the Take It Back Movement, Civil Society Organisations, and Niger Delta Congress had gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, only to be met with
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The #Take-It-Back protest took a turn when officers of the Rivers State Command opened tear gas on the protesters in a bid to disperse them. Organisers and supporters of the Take It Back Movement, Civil Society Organisations, and Niger Delta Congress had gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, only to be met with

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Hezbollah must be disarmed immediately – US Envoy 

US envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus on Sunday called for the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups, emphasising that Lebanese security forces should take the lead in the effort. Ortagus made the remarks during an interview with Lebanese broadcaster LBCI at the end of her three-day visit to Beirut. During the
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US envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus on Sunday called for the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah and other armed groups, emphasising that Lebanese security forces should take the lead in the effort. Ortagus made the remarks during an interview with Lebanese broadcaster LBCI at the end of her three-day visit to Beirut. During the

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Abia gov orders manhunt for killers of Chinese miners, police officer

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed security agencies in the state to hunt down and bring to justice the gunmen who killed two Chinese miners and a police officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The victims were ambushed on Friday while en route to a mining site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community. Otti,
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed security agencies in the state to hunt down and bring to justice the gunmen who killed two Chinese miners and a police officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The victims were ambushed on Friday while en route to a mining site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community. Otti,

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‘Dereliction of duty’, Wabara slams Tinubu, Shettima’s simultaneous foreign travels

A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over the simultaneous foreign trips embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, describing it as “the height of executive rascality”. Wabara commented on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s trip to France for a two-week working visit and Shettima’s trip to
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A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over the simultaneous foreign trips embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, describing it as “the height of executive rascality”. Wabara commented on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s trip to France for a two-week working visit and Shettima’s trip to

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‘Imagine if I had done any of these,’ Obama slams Trump over media crackdown

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over
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Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over

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Hamas fires rockets at Israel over Gaza airstrikes

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday said it launched rockets into southern Israel in response to what it called Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza. Israel’s military said about 10 projectiles were fired but most were intercepted. One rocket reportedly struck the southern city of Ashkelon, according to Israel’s Channel 12. Emergency services in Israel
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Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday said it launched rockets into southern Israel in response to what it called Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza. Israel’s military said about 10 projectiles were fired but most were intercepted. One rocket reportedly struck the southern city of Ashkelon, according to Israel’s Channel 12. Emergency services in Israel

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PICTORIAL: Abiodun, Fayemi pay Ajimobis condolence visit over daughter’s death

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the passing of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi. Abisola died in the United Kingdom on March 27 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and their three children. Governor Abiodun was joined on
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the passing of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi. Abisola died in the United Kingdom on March 27 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and their three children. Governor Abiodun was joined on

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