PAKISTANI security forces on Monday killed four terrorists who stormed a military compound, officials said, after a gun battle lasting several hours. At least three members of the security forces were also killed in the attack amid a surge in violence in the South Asian country, which is facing an …
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The management of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), says it lost the sum of N1.6 billion of its revenue to energy theft in the second quarter of 2024. In a statement on Monday, Dr Elijah Adakole, JEDC’s , head Corporate Communications, said that the company’s Managing Director (MD), …
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A Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned Emirs in the State from presenting themselves as traditional rulers. The ruling effectively bars Bayero alongside the dethroned Emirs of …
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Germany is set to invest billions in pioneering hydrogen projects, aiming to boost the production, storage and transport of a potentially transformative source of green energy. Robert Habeck, the Economy Minister, stated “With the funding of hydrogen projects, we are taking a step towards a climate-neutral and sustainable economy in …
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China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Monday said the country’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to three more entry ports. According to NIA, this brings the number of ports covered by the policy to 37. The administration said in a statement that the three new ports include Zhengzhou …
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Chelsea Football Club on Monday revealed their new home kit for the 2024-25 Premier League season, featuring a bold design that has already sparked debate among fans. Manufactured by Nike, the kit showcases a striking ‘blue flame’ theme that covers both the shirt and shorts. The design is centred around …
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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday sentenced a woman, Omolola Kayode, who trafficked in Marijuana. Kayode, 30, was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before Justice Mohammed Kala on a count charge of drug trafficking. She pleaded guilty. Following her guilty plea, the court reviewed …
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Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country. The Minister made the announcement while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. “You are …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 134 observer groups for Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in Abuja on Monday. Olumekun said that a total of 153 …
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In a decisive move on Monday, Gambia’s parliament voted against a bill seeking to lift the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). The bill had previously passed a second reading in March, with only five out of 53 lawmakers opposing it. This raised alarms among rights groups, who feared Gambia might …
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