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Zambian music icon Dandy Krazy dies after New Year’s Eve crash

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NRM disowns online registration for fee

The National Rescue Movement has distanced itself from the viral online registration of members into the party for a fee. The National Chairman, NRM, Isaac Udeh, clarified in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “The national leadership of the National Rescue Movement is unaware of this. We don’t know anything about it.
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The National Rescue Movement has distanced itself from the viral online registration of members into the party for a fee. The National Chairman, NRM, Isaac Udeh, clarified in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “The national leadership of the National Rescue Movement is unaware of this. We don’t know anything about it.

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Kebbi PDP rejects defection rumours, says party indivisible, intact

The Peoples Democratic Party’s chapter in Kebbi State has assured its members that the party remains an indivisible entity. This followed a report that prominent party members may defect to the All Progressives Congress in the state. The state’s party Chairman, Usman Bello-Suru gave the assurance while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital,
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s chapter in Kebbi State has assured its members that the party remains an indivisible entity. This followed a report that prominent party members may defect to the All Progressives Congress in the state. The state’s party Chairman, Usman Bello-Suru gave the assurance while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital,

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Kebbi spent N79bn on projects in 2024 —Commissioner

The Kebbi State Government has said it expended N79 bn on capital projects in 2024 to ensure rapid growth and transformation of the state. The state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “These projects are designed to create a multiplier effect across various
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The Kebbi State Government has said it expended N79 bn on capital projects in 2024 to ensure rapid growth and transformation of the state. The state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “These projects are designed to create a multiplier effect across various

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PICTORIAL: Kogi gov’s parents visit Yahaya Bello

Ahmed Sani and Habibat Sani, parents of Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, have visited a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, at his residence in Okene. The spokesman for the ex-governor, Muhammed Onogwu, made this known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday. According to Onogwu, the visit of the governor’s
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Ahmed Sani and Habibat Sani, parents of Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, have visited a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, at his residence in Okene. The spokesman for the ex-governor, Muhammed Onogwu, made this known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday. According to Onogwu, the visit of the governor’s

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Ekiti gov cautions against negative comments about Nigeria

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making negative comments and confessions about the country. In a statement made on Thursday during the 2025 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji emphasised that Nigeria was on the right path to economic recovery and prosperity. He called on Nigerians to support
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making negative comments and confessions about the country. In a statement made on Thursday during the 2025 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji emphasised that Nigeria was on the right path to economic recovery and prosperity. He called on Nigerians to support

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Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A Zambian police officer is facing arrest and disciplinary action after reportedly freeing 13 detainees from custody on New Year’s Eve to allow them to celebrate the holiday. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, described as being “in a state of intoxication,” allegedly seized the cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo Police Station in
Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A Zambian police officer is facing arrest and disciplinary action after reportedly freeing 13 detainees from custody on New Year’s Eve to allow them to celebrate the holiday.

Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, described as being “in a state of intoxication,” allegedly seized the cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo Police Station in Lusaka.

According to police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Phiri unlocked the male and female cells, instructing the suspects to leave and “cross over into the new year.”

The suspects, who were being held for serious charges including assault, robbery, and burglary, are now on the run. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the fugitives.

Of the 15 detainees in custody at the time, 13 escaped, while the officer himself fled the scene after releasing them.

The incident has sparked widespread reactions, with some drawing parallels to a similar occurrence in 1997.

Former presidential spokesperson and lawyer Dickson Jere commented on Facebook, calling the situation “comical” but recalling the time when the late Judge Kabazo Chanda ordered the release of 53 detainees, citing the injustice of their prolonged detention without trial.

Authorities have assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously, with investigations underway to locate the escaped suspects and hold Detective Phiri accountable.

Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Syria Jan 7

Qatar Airways announced on Thursday it will resume flights to the Syrian capital Damascus after nearly 13 years, starting with three weekly flights beginning on Tuesday. The Qatari national carrier “is pleased to announce the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025,” it said in a statement. It hailed a “significant
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Qatar Airways announced on Thursday it will resume flights to the Syrian capital Damascus after nearly 13 years, starting with three weekly flights beginning on Tuesday. The Qatari national carrier “is pleased to announce the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025,” it said in a statement. It hailed a “significant

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Ondo govt moves to reduce obaship litigations

The Ondo State Government says it has moved to ensure seamless succession in vacant stools and reduce litigations associated with chieftaincy matters in the state. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs…

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