THE operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a notorious armed robber, Hassan Iliya, and recovered N4.9 million from him in the state. This was disclosed via a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Kiyawa said the police also …
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IN a significant victory against insurgency, the Nigerian Army has captured suspected Boko Haram commanders, arrested logistics suppliers, and rescued several kidnap victims in a series of successful operations. The actions also led to the surrender of numerous terrorists and their families, highlighting the military’s intensified efforts to combat …
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A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has extended an earlier order restricting protesters in the state to conduct their activities only at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park and Peace Park. The presiding judge, Justice S.I. Sonaike, gave the order on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, …
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JULIAN Alvarez is on the verge of leaving Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around £70 million. Manchester United are switching the focus of their search to sign a new midfielder away from Manuel Ugarte and on to other candidates. Arne Slot says Liverpool have “their eye …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, as the chairman of the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement in Abuja, on Tuesday, …
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THE family of the late Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has disclosed that she would be buried before the end of August. Recall that before her death, Onwenu had listed as part of her wishes as quick and inexpensive burial. The family disclosed the plan on Tuesday when a delegation from …
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NO fewer than four family members have been confirmed dead at Eruda in Olorun West Local Government Area of Kwara State after eating Amala, a popular local delicacy. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said another person also died …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 21 Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Chief Ajuri Ngelale, who made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the appointments were …
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THE nation has, in the last few weeks, been steeped in a rash of arguments between the management of Dangote Refinery and oil sector regulatory authority, to wit – the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)-over the refinery’s operational practices, failure of adherence with standards, and other ancillary …
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DESPITE President Bola Tinubu’s June announcement suspending import duties and tariffs on essential food items for six months, Nigerian importers claim they are still being forced to pay these fees. The presidential directive aimed to curb soaring prices of food, raw materials, and manufacturing inputs, and also covered agricultural production …
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