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TROOPS RESCUE ABDUCTED KWARA KING, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
Nigerian troops have rescued the abducted king of Igbesi Kingdom in Kwara State and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations conducted across the country between Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. According to an operational report released on Saturday, troops of Operation Savanna Shield, working with the police, forest guards and hunters, rescued the monarch and…
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TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK ON KUKAWA, NEUTRALISE 26
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a terrorist attack on Kukawa in Borno State, with about 26 terrorists reportedly neutralised and 10 motorcycles destroyed during coordinated ground and air operations. The terrorists attacked troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion around 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 28 but were repelled and forced to withdraw towards the…
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INDIANS DOMINATE AS 9TH LAGOS BADMINTON CLASSICS ENDS
Indian players dominated the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, winning three of the five titles at the tournament held in Lagos. Tankara Talasila claimed the men’s singles title after defeating compatriot and training partner, Hmar Laithazuala, in a keenly contested final. The Panda sisters, Rutaparna and Swetaparna, also defeated fellow Indians Kwripriya Selvam and Simpran…
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OYEDEPO HAILS KUMUYI’S GLOBAL IMPACT AT GCK CRUSADE
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has described Pastor William Kumuyi as a respected Christian leader whose ministry has made a significant impact on lives around the world. Oyedepo spoke on Saturday at the August edition of the 4-day Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Ota, Ogun State, themed “Total Transformation Through…
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NLC MOURNS GENERAL SECRETARY UGBOAJA, HAILS HIM AS LABOUR MOVEMENT ‘TITAN’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a formidable labour leader whose contributions left a lasting mark on Nigeria’s workers’ movement. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council meeting in Enugu, NLC President Joe Ajaero said Ugboaja died in the early…
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DIPHTHERIA: FG DEPLOYS 500,000 VACCINE DOSES TO KANO, KATSINA
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Kano and Katsina States, deploying 500,000 vaccine doses and activating a multi-agency emergency task force. The intervention, ordered by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, is aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, closing immunisation…
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‘PROPERTIES OF THE GODS’ SETS SEPT. 4 RELEASE TO HONOUR ONYEKA ONWENU
Nollywood film Properties of the Gods will hit cinemas on Sept. 4, with producers dedicating the theatrical release to late Nigerian music icon and actress Onyeka Onwenu, who featured in the movie before her death. Producer Joseph Okechukwu said the release date would be observed as “Onyeka Onwenu Day”, with a night of tributes scheduled…
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NDDC MOBILISES CONTRACTORS TO RECONSTRUCT FAILED 15.4KM BENIN-SAPELE ROAD
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has mobilised two contractors to reconstruct a 15.4-kilometre failed section of the Benin-Sapele Expressway in Delta State, following complaints over the deplorable condition of the major highway. Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Chiedu Ebie, said during the flag-off at Amukpe Roundabout on Friday that the intervention followed a…
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PLATEAU POLICE ARREST FEMALE STUDENTS OVER VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students following a viral video showing the alleged assault of another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, said on Friday that Commissioner of Police Ayodeji Faniyan directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to immediately investigate the incident and arrest…
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EFCC EXTRADITES 2 NIGERIANS TO U.S. OVER ALLEGED SEXTORTION OF MINORS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving teenage boys. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the suspects, Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle, were extradited on Wednesday following separate investigations by the U.S. Federal Bureau…
