THE Nigerian Army says troops deployed in various theatres of operations have continued to record successes, with several terrorists neutralised, 11 suspects apprehended and 39 kidnapped victims rescued in the past 24 hours. A reliable source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on …
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The Anambra Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Charles Onubuogu, has called for the support of royal fathers to successfully fight drug abuse in 189 communities in the state. Onubuogu told the Newsextra24 on Saturday in Awka, that NDLEA was committed to fighting drug abuse and trafficking in Anambra. …
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Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has completed her ambitious attempt to set a new world record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice. She is now awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Records (GWR). The feat took place on Saturday at Car Park B …
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THE Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has tasked chairmen and members of the newly inaugurated regional development commissions to uphold due process in procurement. From Left: Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, ACFE, the Permanent secretary Dr. Mary A. …
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The Rivers State Government has announced the start of its transition from emergency rule to democratic governance, marking what officials described as a historic moment for the state. As part of the activities to usher in the new phase, an interdenominational thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday at the …
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Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. The 73-year-old was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with protest leaders. More …
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The remains of Dr. (Mrs.) Doyinsola Abiola, pioneering journalist and wife of the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, have been interred in Lekki, Lagos, after a solemn funeral service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. The burial marked the conclusion of a series of events that began on Tuesday with …
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A vaccination campaign is due to begin in the Congo at the weekend, in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Central African country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. A first batch of 400 vaccine doses arrived by helicopter in the remote affected area earlier in the day, Patrick …
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THE NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commenced a vulnerable farmers training programme in the North-Central Zone. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation, said this on Friday at the inauguration of the programme for North-Central Zone in Bwari, Abuja. Arukwe said that the …
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NATO is launching a new initiative to protect its eastern European members following Russia’s violation of Polish airspace, NATO Secretary, Gen. Mark Rutte, says. The new mission will “bolster our posture even further along our eastern flank and will involve a range of assets from several NATO members, said Rutte, …
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