THE Katsina State Police Command says it has succeeded in thwarting a kidnapping attempt, killed three suspected bandits, and rescued all the abductees. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, who disclosed this, said the incident occurred at Duya village, Maibakko Ward, in Sabuwa Local Government Area. “On June 7, 2024, …
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THE Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, on Friday reversed the final forfeiture order made against N1,222,384,857.84 linked to Melrose General Services Limited, associated with the much-talked-about Paris Club Refund. The verdict was delivered in a 3-2 majority decision of the apex court chaired by presiding Justice Inyang Okoro. This followed …
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THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the number of confirmed Lassa fever cases has increased significantly, resulting in a cumulative 162 deaths in 2024 as of June 8. The NCDC said this on Saturday via its official website. It said that the country registered 10 cases …
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THE Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) chairman, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerian citizens travelling through Switzerland regarding the possession of laser pointers at their airports. The NiDCOM chairman, Dabiri-Erewa, made this known in a statement signed by Gabriel Odu, the spokesperson, on Friday, noting that many immigrants might be …
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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has said that his stance has shown he is not opposed to the idea on local government autonomy across the country. Buni disclosed this after casting his vote in the local government election at his polling unit in Buni Gari on Saturday. He said …
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French President Emmanuel Macron will receive his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden as a state guest in Paris on Saturday. Following an official welcoming ceremony, the two are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in Macron’s official residence, after which Biden and Macron are expected to appear before the press. A state …
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described the release of four Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday as an “important sign of hope.” Writing on X, he said this was “especially true for the many families in Israel who continue to fear for their loved ones. “Four hostages are …
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ABOUT 60 people have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during several attacks by an affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group, authorities said on Saturday. The attacks took place in Béni, a territory in the province of North Kivu. “This week alone, they killed 29 civilians …
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Air Peace has announced the extension of its schedule availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route, with flights now bookable until March 2025. This is contained in a statement by a Senior Communications Officer of the airline, Mr Efeoghene Osifo-Whiskey on Saturday in Lagos. The airline stated that its London route, operated …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned a new residence for the vice president in Abuja on Friday. During the inauguration, the Nigerian leader stressed the importance of a suitable residence for the Vice President, as it signifies respect for the office and the person holding it. Speaking at the ceremony, which coincided …
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