The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, spoke at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, denying the allegation that his fleeing the country in September 2017 amounts to him jumping bail. He said he only escaped to safety after the militaryinvaded his house. Mr Kanu, who is being prosecuted on charges of treasonable felony, was …
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has disclosed plans to support infrastructural development in Ogun State with $200m. The fund, according to the bank, will be dedicated towards projects and other developmental initiatives embarked upon by the incumbent administration in the state. The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Afrexim Bank, Benedict Oramah, who made this known …
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The National Ex-Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, Yobe State chapter, has commended Nigerian Ambassador to Republic of Benin, Ambassador Tukur Buratai for giving insurgents good fight and degrading their stronghold during his tenure as Nigerian Chief of Army Staff. The commendation came on Tuesday, 29 June when the Forum, led by the Chairman, Hon Abdulganiyu Mohammed, paid Buratai a courtesy visit at …
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England struck twice late on to end a 55-year wait for a knockout tie victory over Germany amid scenes of huge tension and elation at Wembley to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. Gareth Southgate’s side battled hard to earn the statement victory that has so often eluded England, and it was their talisman of this tournament, Raheem Sterling, who made …
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The management of Fidelity Bank has denied being behind an online scam scheme called “E-Universe Promo”. A statement from the bank reads that “Neither Fidelity Bank nor any of its agents have any ties to the purported E-Universe Promo. We conduct our business promotions in line with the laws of the federation and global banking standards. “Fidelity Bank does not …
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The Federal Government has arrested the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami(SAN), who made the disclosure to journalists on Tuesday, revealed that Kanu was arrested and brought back to Nigeria on Sunday. He said the arrest followed a collaborative effort between security agencies …
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The Department of State Services has arrested eight suspects over the rape and murder of a 300-level agricultural student of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Blessing Olajide. Late Olajide was reportedly brutalised before her attackers raped her to death. She was left with injuries all over her body at her residence in Ilorin. Many civil society organisations across the …
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The Federal Government has added travellers from South Africa to the list of countries banned from flying into Nigeria due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was stated by the Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, who also mentioned Zambia, Rwanda Nambia and Uganda in addition to Turkey, Brazil and India as the countries affected by the Federal Government’s …
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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has vowed to sniff criminals out of their hideouts within Lagos State as he ordered Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical Commanders to embark on massive raids of criminals at their identified black spots across the state. This decision to descend on criminals is contained in a statement signed by CSP …
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The Lagos House of Assembly on Monday ordered Local Government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state to desist from extorting and harrassing operators of courier and logistics services in the state. This was as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, emphasised that local government councils and LCDAs so not have the power …
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