THE Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Usaini Gumel, says the command under his watch arrested and prosecuted no fewer than 3,000 suspects for various offences in the last one year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Gumel said those arrested included suspected kidnappers, banditry, armed robbers, human …
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AMERICA’s repeated use of its veto on the Palestinian-Israeli issue is not commensurate with the role of a responsible power, said a Chinese envoy on Thursday. The United States has used its veto dozens of times on the issue. Since the outbreak of the current conflict in Gaza, the United …
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 5 for report of settlement in a case against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, over alleged abuse of the naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on April 17 arraigned Okechukwu on three counts …
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ARIZONA lawmakers on Wednesday repealed the permanent reintroduction of a 160-year-old abortion ban in the U.S. state. In April, the state Supreme Court allowed the controversial 1864 law to be reinstated. The statute bans nearly all abortions, including those sought by survivors of rape or incest. Exceptions only apply if …
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THE Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, says 12 personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State. Buba made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the operations of the Armed …
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SOME Lagos State PDP elders say for the party to return to power and win in the state, stakeholders must stay united, work hard to build and restructure the party. The elders including Dr Abimbola Ogunkelu, a former Minister of Health and PDP Board of Trustees (BOT) member, and Alhaji …
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Wednesday, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on his 42nd birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement in Akure by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. The governor celebrated Tunji-Ojo’s vigour, strength, ingenuity and the positive spirit that every …
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THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a framework that minimises volatility in the customs duty exchange rate. Dr Muda Yusuf, Founder, CPPE, said in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos that this would boost investors’ confidence and …
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TURKEY is joining South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made the announcement in Ankara on Wednesday. He said the legal details of taking part in the lawsuit were still …
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A gas explosion in Lagos State has resulted in the injury to a pregnant woman and eight others who were victims of the unfortunate accident. Newsextra24 reports the incident occurred around the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) attributed the …
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