AFTER learning that his ex-wife had remarried in Kano, a 37-year-old security guard at Prestige International College, Nurudeen Shehu, took his own life, the Kano Police command has revealed. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, detailed that the unfortunate incident occurred inside one of …
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly tested negative for a doping test. Newsextra24 reported earlier that the Napoli forward was subjected to multiple doping tests at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire due to his efforts so far at the tournament. Osimhen has always been known for …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, hold a multiple stakeholders’ national dialogue to address the challenges of youth involvement in cybercrimes. The dialogue, which will feature a lecture themed: “Youth, Religion and the Fight Against Corruption,” will be held at the Musa Yar’Adua …
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MUSTAPHA Habib Ahmed’s tenure as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been marked by a series of commendable achievements, showcasing his leadership, dedication, and strategic vision in handling emergency response and disaster management in Nigeria. Upon assuming office, Ahmed swiftly implemented reforms to enhance NEMA’s …
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THE Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed between January 8 and 28, 2024 after being arraigned before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, …
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By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE new Theater Commander, Northeast ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Major General, Shuaibu Waidi has taken over the leadership from Major General Gold Chibuisi in the sustained fights against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. Recall that General Waidi was once the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Div, …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled the Governor of Ekiti State and the people of the state over Monday’s attacks that led to the gruesome killing of two traditional rulers by armed men and the abduction of six school pupils and their teachers. The president’s message was conveyed to the …
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OYO State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has strongly advocated for the establishment of state police, declaring it a necessary step to effectively address the myriad of security challenges plaguing various parts of Nigeria. He expressed these views on Tuesday during a meeting with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislators, South-West Chapter, …
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A 17-year-old Almajiri, Idris Nasiru, was found hanging in an uncompleted building in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State on January 22, 2024. Nasiru was a student of Malam Shuaibu Tsangaya in Tudun Wada. The District Head of Tudun Wada, Alhaji Bako Alu, confirmed the incident and stated that an …
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MALI and Burkina Faso have officially communicated their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Niger anticipated to join them shortly. This development follows the announcement by the military regimes of these countries to exit the regional bloc, citing concerns over threats to their …
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