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CAN Sympathize with Catholic Faithful Over Killing of Priest

  The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has sympathized with the entire Catholic faithful in the country on the gruesome murder of Isaac Achi. A statement signed by CAN President, Daniel Okoh, described Achi’s murder as a tragedy and a big loss to the Church. The statement appealed to the authorities to improve internal and external security framework to stop future occurrences of such incidents. It prayed for the soul of the departed […]

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politics

Ogun Declares Work Free Days for PVCs Collection

Ogun State Government has declared work-free days for workers in the state public service. According to the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Kunle Somorin, declared Tuesday, January 24, and Wednesday, 25, as work free day. Somorin enjoined all executive members of public markets and private establishments to allow flexibility in their schedules for residents to use the opportunity to collect their PVCs. The Secretary noted that all eligible citizens must […]

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politics

Ohaneze Ndigbo to Meet with Arewa Youths Ahead of Elections

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has revealed plans to meet with Arewa and Northern youths. Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, stated that the meeting is aimed at mobilizing, re-orienting, and sensitizing Nigerian youths ahead of the presidential elections. Isiguzoro noted that Ndigbo have accepted the burden to support the youths of Nigeria to form alliances with the various groups. He added that no amount of sacrifice is little […]

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World

Senegal’s Opposition Leader to Face Sexual Assault Charges

Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko will face trial on charges of rape and making death threats to a beauty salon employee in 2021. According to an investigative, the matter has been referred to Senegal’s criminal chamber for trial. Sonko’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the politician has previously denied all the charges. He is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked in a […]

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Sports News

Djokovic Reaches Third Round of the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has reached the Australian Open third round after battling through injury. Djokovic, going for a record-extending 10th men's triumph in Melbourne, won against French qualifier Enzo Couacaud. He had a medical timeout, seemingly hampered by an existing hamstring injury, but came through.

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Health

Kano Government Confirms Outbreak of Diphtheria disease

Kano State government has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria disease which is reported to have killed at least 25 persons in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, revealed that the state emergency preparedness committee is currently in a meeting with a view to evaluating the casualty figures, and measures to address the situation. The commissioner said the low routine immunization attributed to the spread of […]

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politics

Makinde Urges INEC to Ensure Credible Polls

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that every vote counts in the forthcoming election. Makinde charged the electoral umpire to ensure that votes counted and announced results reflect the true decision of Nigerians. The Governor, however, implored citizens to go collect their PVCs to enable them vote in the election.

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Local News

Imo Police Foil Attempted Attack on Agwa Police Station

Imo State police command has killed three gunmen attempting to attack the Agwa divisional post in Oguta Local Government Area of the State. A statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, Michael Abattam, revealed that the hoodlums who cordoned the police post were engaged in a fierce gun battle with the tactical team of the command. The statement noted that in the process three of the gunmen were killed […]

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