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Police Raid Criminal Hideout, Nab Six Cultists In Akwa Ibom

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

Akwa Ibom State Police command said it raided a criminal hideout in Afaha Offiong community, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area and arrested six suspected cultists. In a statement made available…

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Video Of DSS Officials Jubilating Over Removal Of Yusuf Magaji Bichi As Director-General Of The Security Agency

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

In a video that has circulated widely, DSS officials were seen rejoicing in response to the news. A video of officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) celebrating the…

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Presidency Knocks Ex-APC Chieftain, Lukman Over Bad Governance Comment

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Presidency has blasted former National Vice Chairman, Northwest of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, over what he (Lukman) described as growing deterioration of governance in the…

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Charged With Sedition Over Comment About Royals In The Country

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Muhyiddin Yassin, a former Prime Minister of Malaysia has been charged with sedition following the comments he made regarding the country’s former king, according to his lawyer. The 77-year-old politician…

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Nasarawa Assembly Appoints Six Pioneer Deputy Clerks

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has appointed six pioneer Deputy Clerks, also designated as Permanent Secretaries. Speaker of the House, Mr. Danladi Jatau, urged the new appointees to prioritize discipline…

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Suspected Car Thief Allegedly Caught Disassembling Toyota Yaris To Steal Parts In Lagos

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A 39-year-old man identified as Monday Julius has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command during an alleged attempt to steal a Toyota Yaris car in the Oshodi area…

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EPL: Raheem Sterling Takes Decision On Joining Chelsea’s Rivals

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

Chelsea forward, Raheem Sterling, is open to complete a shock move to Premier League rivals, Manchester United. Sterling’s representatives have been considering their options after new Chelsea manage, Enzo Maresca…

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Police Rescue Suspected Motorcycle Thief From Angry Mob In Jigawa

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said the suspect and an accomplice stole the motorcycle from the residence of one Salisu Shafiu. A suspected motorcycle thief has…

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Transfer: Swedish Club, Elfsborg Sign Okeke On Five-Year Contract

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

Former Golden Eaglets midfielder, Victor Ozor Okeke has joined Swedish club Allsvenskan champions Elfsborg, DAILY POST reports. Elfsborg signed the youngster from Triple 44 Academy in Nigeria. The 18-year-old put…

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BBNajia S9: Shatoria Emerges Head Of House

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

BBNaija Season 9 dynamic duo, Shatoria which consists of Shaun and Victoria, have emerged as the Heads of House (HoH) in Biggie’s house. This victory grants them immunity from nominations,…

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PDP Govs Demand Separate Office For AGF

August 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum has called for the separation of offices of the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, and that of the federal government. While saying that…

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Quranic Teacher Arrested For Kidnapping And S0domising Almajiri Boys In Bauchi

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, said the suspect, blamed his action on the devil. A…

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Actress Bakare Zainab Celebrates Her Father On His Birthday

August 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Popular Nigerian actress, Bakare Zainab has penned a note to her dad as he turns a year older. Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate her dad on his special…

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Niger Govt Inaugurates Taskforce Committee To Address Environmental Degradation

August 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

Niger State Government has set up a task force committee to tackle illegal mining and environmental degradation in the state. Inaugurating the committee, the state acting governor, Yukubu Garba said…

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Police Raid Hideout, Arrest Six Suspected Drug Dealers, Cultists In Akwa Ibom

August 26, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Six suspected drug dealers and cultists, Kufre Godwin Okon, Uko Monday Edet, Cyril Michael, Gabriel Effiong, Joseph Effiong Okon, and Udofia Emmanuel Udofia, have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom…

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Police Nab 11 Persons Over Alleged Hijacking Of Imported Drugs

August 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, of the Nigeria Police, Alagbon, in Lagos, has arrested 11 persons over alleged involvement in impersonation and hijacking of imported drugs. This is contained…

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Tinubu Appoints New Heads For DSS, NIA

August 26, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of new directors-general for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). He picked ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, a…

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Adanma Luke Apologises Over Junior Pope’s Death [VIDEO]

August 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

Following the never-ending backlash over the death of actor Junior Pope, Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Adanma Luke has tendered a public apology to Nigerians. In a now-trending video on social…

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Police Commence Probe Into Murder Of Woman In Makurdi

August 26, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Benue State Police Command has commenced a thorough probe into the killing of a woman in Makurdi, the state capital. TORI reported that gunmen shot and killed the woman…

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Transfer: Raheem Sterling Demands Multi-Million Payoff From Chelsea Before Leaving

August 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling, will demand a multi-million payoff from the club before leaving this summer. Sterling is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after being frozen out by…

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