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Army debunks alleged attack on troops, killing of soldiers, civilians.

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating in some online media claiming that troops were attacked and several soldiers and civilians were killed in Ehime Mbano, Imo State. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Jonah Unuakhalu, on Thursday issued a statement in Enugu denying the incident to newsmen. He described the reports as baseless and the work of sympathizers. Unuakhalu clarified that there was no attack or casualties involving troops or civilians, stating that the […]

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Sports News

2 Nigerian referees to officiate in Togo

Two Nigerian referees have been selected to officiate at the upcoming WAFU B U-20 Championship. Abdusalam Kazzim will be the centre referee while Mahmoud Yakubu will be an assistant referee. The Flying Eagles are among the seven countries that will participate in the competition and the defending champions are drawn in Group B with Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire. Togo which will host the competition will battle Ghana, Benin Republic and Niger Republic in Group A. The competition is scheduled […]

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Entertainment News

Police releases Speed Darlington

Controversial media personality, Darlington Okoye, also referred to as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail from police custody. Darlington was released after meeting his bail conditions as disclosed by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju on his X page on Wednesday. Adeyanju appreciated those who contributed to the singer’s release and commended the police in the IRT department for their professionalism.

10/10/2024 2

Business

FG gives committee seven days to evaluate gold mining site’s

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has given its fact-finding committee a seven-day ultimatum to evaluate the impact of gold mining site operations on Osun State communities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 through his X page. This comes just four days after the minister cautioned the Osun State Government against jeopardizing the Federal Government’s efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment by closing down a mining site. Recall that on […]

10/10/2024 3

World

Taiwan’s president vows to resist annexation

President William Lai on Wednesday, pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office earlier this year. Referencing China's claim over the island, Lai said he would uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon their sovereignty. The president stated this while speaking to a crowd in Taipei to commemorate Taiwan's National Day, only nine days after Communist China celebrated its 75th anniversary. He promised to maintain the status quo of peace and […]

10/10/2024 3

News

Tinubu will end ASUU strikes says Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated yesterday that the incessant strikes by university lecturers, under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, will be a thing of the past under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Akume disclosed this when the leadership of the Conference of Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities led by its President, Yakubu Ochefu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The SGF comment comes after the Federal Government set […]

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News

Reps demand end to smuggling

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to take immediate measures to implement the Exports (Prohibition) Act, 2004 in order to address the challenges of food smuggling and insecurity in Nigeria. The House during a plenary on Wednesday, also urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to provide additional incentives for farmers to boost agricultural output across the country. These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Muktar Shagaya, the member representing Ilorin […]

10/10/2024 3

News

Senate urges FG to declare state of emergency on girl child’s protection

The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child in the country to effectively shape the future of the nation. It also urged state governments yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act to do so with the attendant eradication of harmful traditional practices like female genital mutilation. The resolutions was sequel to a motion sponsored by Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing FCT. According to her, based on […]

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News

Enugu Police detains medical doctor over alleged child trafficking

The Police Command in Enugu State has detained one Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52years, of Ezimo-Agu community in Udenu Local Government Area for alleged child trafficking and forgery. The Command’s Spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. Accordjng to the statement, his arrest followed the interception of a public notice on an abandoned child he made and endorsed in the name of the Enugu State Ministry of Gender and Social Development on September 27, 2024. Upon his arrest, […]

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