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Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:52:10 +0000
Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash: Death toll now 13
Agency Reporter   Four more persons have died from the accident involving two vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Wednesday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun confirmed that the latest number brings to 13 the number of people w...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:44:50 +0000
‘Why Radio Biafra broadcaster Ekpa was sacked by IPOB’
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has relieved Mr. Simon Ekpa of his appointment as a Biafra radio broadcaster, over failure to follow the laid down rules of operation in Radio Biafra. In ...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:33:25 +0000
Igangan: Makinde insists Fed operatives must inform states before operations
By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has insisted that Federal security operatives must henceforth inform states before carrying out any covert operation. The governor was reacting to the recent crisis that rocked Igangan and its...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:23:47 +0000
Nnamdi Kanu fires Radio Biafra broadcaster, Ekpa
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has relieved Mazi Simon Ekpa of his appointment as Biafra radio broadcaster over failure to follow laid down rules of operation. In a statement by the Media and Pub...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:14:46 +0000
JUST IN: Four policemen, others feared killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Enugu
By Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri No fewer than four policemen were feared killed when gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Obeagu-Amechi community in Enugu South local government on Wednesday night. Though the casualty figure remains unclear, residents told T...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:10:31 +0000
Suspected herders kill four in Benue community
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi Suspected herders have ambushed and killed four persons in Ulevkyaa village in Guma local Government area of Benue state. The incident happened Wednesday, it was gathered. Guma, country home of Governor Samuel Ortom, has been...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:42 +0000
Gunmen in military uniform abduct Bayelsa SSG’s mother
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa, and Chris Njoku, Owerri Some gunmen in military camouflage have abducted Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government Kombowei Benson. The octogenarian was abducted at her residence in old Legisl...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:50:47 +0000
Woman with multiple names held with illicit drugs
By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja Two women have been intercepted allegedly with thousands of illicit drugs. Officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Chioma Afam, 36, and Peace Chidinma Caleb, 22, for reportedly trying to smuggle 296,...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:43:50 +0000
Nigeria, UAE in talks to track illegal gold trade
By Ambrose Nnaji The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has agreed to track huge illegal movement of gold from Nigeria to Dubai, the Minister, Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has said. The m...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:41:57 +0000
APC kicks-off campaign in Eti-Osa
By Tajudeen Adebanjo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State yesterday kicked-off its campaign for Saturday’s local government elections. Party Chairman Mondiu Shade presented the candidates – Saheed Ban...



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