A former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau announced on Sunday that he is in total support of the introduction of State Police to stem the tide of insecurity …
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Brazil’s Lula makes surprise appearance after successful surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery to treat an intracranial hemorrhage. “I am here in one piece… returning …
Read More »Army captures bandit leader ‘Baka Wurgi’ linked to emir’s murder
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, alias Baka NaGarba, suspected to be behind the murder of the Emir …
Read More »‘I am not good enough’, Guardiola reacts to derby defeat
Pep Guardiola admitted he did not see Manchester City’s staggering collapse in form coming after conceding twice late on to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday. City have won …
Read More »Edo threatens to cancel road contract over poor performance
The Edo State Assets Verification Committee has hinted at recommending the revocation of a road contract awarded to Nosba Nigeria Limited, citing alleged abandonment of the project. Nosba was awarded …
Read More »Soldiers seize 197,000 litres stolen crude in Niger Delta
The 6 Division Nigerian Army has said its troops have seized 197 000 litres of stolen crude oil and arrested 29 suspects in the Niger Delta. The Army also said …
Read More »NiMet predicts three-day dust haze, cloudiness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday …
Read More »Petrol-laden tanker spills content in Osun community
A tanker carrying petroleum product spilled its contents after involving in an accident in the Adeeke area of Iwo, Osun State on Sunday. The tanker, coming from Ibadan-end along Iwo/Ibadan …
Read More »Energy commission accuses Enugu of methanol project disruption
The Energy Commission of Nigeria has raised the alarm about the police arrest of its workers at the construction site of the multi-billion Naira “Renewed Hope” Bio-Methanol Pilot Plant located …
Read More »ECOWAS agrees to withdrawal of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday in Abuja, officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The decision, taken by …
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