Tag: #BreakingNews
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FCTA APPROVES N1.1BN SECURITY GADGETS CONTRACT TO BOOST FCT OPERATIONS
Abuja’s security agencies are set for a major upgrade after fresh funding was approved to close critical equipment gaps. The Executive Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cleared a N1.1 billion contract for the emergency procurement of communication gadgets and other security equipment. FCTA Director of Procurement, Musa Onsachi, disclosed the decision…
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COURT FIXES APRIL 13 FOR JUDGMENT IN N868M EFCC CASE AGAINST EX-AGoF
The legal battle of a former acting Accountant-General is heading for a decisive moment. The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 13 for judgment in the N868 million money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku. Justice James Omotosho set…
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NO IMPACT SEEN NEAR NETANYAHU’S OFFICE AFTER IRAN CLAIMS MISSILE STRIKE
Confusion followed air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Iran claimed it targeted Israel’s prime minister — but residents saw no evidence of any strike. People living near the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported no signs of missile impact on Monday despite Tehran’s claim that the building had been targeted. Air raid sirens…
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NELFUND EXTENDS STUDENT LOAN PORTAL AFTER SURGE IN APPLICATIONS
More Nigerian students will now get a second chance to apply for federal loans as interest in the scheme spikes nationwide. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal after recording a sharp rise in applications and enquiries. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Fund’s Director…
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MISSILE DEBRIS HITS SHIP IN BAHRAIN, 1 DEAD, 2 CRITICALLY INJURED
A port near Bahrain’s capital turned deadly after falling missile debris sparked a fire aboard a ship. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said fragments from an intercepted missile struck a vessel in a port area close to Manama, igniting a blaze that killed one worker and left two others seriously injured. The fire has since been extinguished.…
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UK-BASED NIGERIANS SET TO ROLL OUT RED CARPET FOR TINUBU
Nigerians in the UK are gearing up for a grand welcome as President Bola Tinubu prepares for a historic state visit. The visit, scheduled for March 18–19, comes at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Bola Tinubu will be accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Timileyin Ayenuro, Convener of Nigerian Youth in…
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STORM SINKS NIGERIAN TUGBOAT OFF SOUTH AFRICA, 1 DEAD, 5 MISSING
A routine return voyage turned tragic after a violent storm swallowed a Nigerian-owned tugboat off South Africa’s coast. The vessel, identified as LEO, was heading back to Lagos with 18 people onboard when it ran into turbulent weather about 18 nautical miles offshore along the busy Cape Town–Durban corridor late Saturday night. The tug had…
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JOY IN KOGI IDP CAMP AS RESCUED WOMAN WELCOMES TWIN GIRLS
From captivity to celebration — hope has found its way back to an IDP camp in Kogi. A woman recently rescued from kidnappers has safely delivered twin girls at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Kogi State, in what officials describe as a powerful symbol of resilience amid ongoing security operations. The state’s Commissioner…
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GULF STATES, U.S. CONDEMN IRAN’S “RECKLESS” MISSILE ATTACKS
Gulf nations and the U.S. are sounding the alarm over Iran’s latest missile and drone strikes, calling them “indiscriminate and reckless.” In a joint statement Sunday night, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the U.S. slammed Tehran for targeting sovereign territories, endangering civilians, and damaging infrastructure. “The Islamic Republic’s actions…
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ISRAEL WARNS LEBANESE VILLAGES TO EVACUATE AHEAD OF STRIKES ON HEZBOLLAH
Southern Lebanon is on edge after Israel issued a rare and urgent evacuation warning. The Israel Defense Forces on Monday advised residents in multiple villages across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley to immediately leave their homes ahead of planned strikes on Hezbollah targets. In a statement, the military told civilians to move at least…
