4 injured, houses burnt in Cross River communal clash
Police in Cross River said four persons were injured and some houses burnt in a communal clash between Urugbam and Abanwa communities in Biase Local Government Area on Monday.
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Nigerian Army promotes 231 senior officers
The Army Council on Monday approved the promotion of 231 senior officers to the next ranks.
The breakdown of those elevated, according to a statement issued by the army spokesman,…
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Sokoto rally: We are wiser, youths tell PDP
A group of youths under the auspices of Arewa Proactive Youth Coalition has dismissed the flag-off of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign rally by its flag…
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The all deserving Hameed Ali
Customs boss, Hameed Ali
By Abe Kolawole
It is that time again when hard work and dedication to duty and fatherland is rewarded. When I learned of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna…
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Boko Haram: Olonisakin as the unseen hand
Chief of Defence Staff, General Olonisakin
By Idoko Ainoko
A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram Insurgency in North East Nigeria.…
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The 'right to bare arms' in Australia's parliament
Patricia Karvelas's bare arm has become a talking point on social media
People on social media are showing their support for a female journalist after she revealed that she had…
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Sen. Jang will not honour EFCC’s invitation on Dec. 5 – aide
Former Plateau Governor Jang
Sen Jonah Jang (PDP/Plateau-North), will not honour EFCC’s invitation asking him to appear in its Kano office on Dec. 5, Mr Clinton Garuba, media aide…
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Defence Minister directs Buratai to remain in North East until security improves
Lt. Gen. Buratai
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai to remain in the North East until security situation in the…
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Of a cloned bishop and hypnotized congregation
By Kunle Yomi
Anyone who thinks politicians are the sole problem of Nigeria is not discerning enough. A discerning mind would realize that the politicians, in many instances, are…
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Jubril of Sudan: Buhari has put traducers to shame – Pro-democracy group
President Buhari
The Social Reformer Congress has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for clearing the air on the report in some quarters that he was cloned.
The group said by…
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Defence chief, Olonisakin, bags Garkuwan Matasan Arewa Award
Chief of Defense Staff, General Olonisakin
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has bagged the Garkuwan Matasan Award due to his transparency in…
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Civil society groups laud civil defence DG for salary payment
Civil defence boss, Muhammadu
It was indeed another celebration galore for men and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at the liberated North…
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2019: Peace, security in Plateau has earned Lalong 2nd term – Gowon
Governor Lalong of Plateau State
The people of Plateau State have been asked to reelect Governor Simon Lalong of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the 2019 governorship…
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HIV couples give birth to 72 negative babies in Bauchi
Dr Muhammad Alkali, the Chairman, Bauchi State Agency for the Control HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy And Malaria (BACATMA), says some HIV positive couples has given birth to 72…
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COP24 to focus on carbon neutrality, gender equality – UN
The two-week 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) of the United Nations Framework Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), which started on Sunday in Katowice, Poland, will focus on…
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Nigeria’s Moses Peter emerges 2018 Africa scrabble champion
Nigeria’s Moses Peter (L) collecting his trophy as 2018 African scrabble champion at the just-concluded African Scrabble Championship in Kenya.
Moses Peter, the captain of…
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