Author: Alex Enemanna
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Ondo guber: Abraham withdraws as Bello insists primary election’ll hold today
One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Segun Abraham, has announced his discontinuation from the race. The aspirant, who is said to be a close associate of National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, pulled out of the race on Monday morning – just a few hours to the…
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Police nab 3 teenagers over Ogun robbery
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three Fulani teenagers for highway robbery in the Alapako area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The suspects, Uzefa Idris, 19; Adamu Yakubu, 18; and Ayuba Buhari, 17, were arrested following a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer, Owode Egba Division, SP Matthew Ediae. The Police…
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NDDC: Set up investigative panel now, SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a non-governmental Organization, has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to urgently set up a presidential investigative panel to probe grave corruption allegations in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), including allegations that the agency illegally spent N81.5 billion on travels, condolences, consultancy and…
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Edo guber: Group drums support for Ize-Iyamu
Northern Professionals in Edo State are rallying support for the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The group in Benin through its Chairman, Abdallah Tureta, described Ize-Iyamu as a man of integrity. They said: “We, Northern Professionals, resident in Edo State, have resolved to throw our weight behind the governorship candidate of…
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COVID-19: Enugu hits 675 after recording 115 cases in 2 days
Enugu State recorded 115 new cases of COVID-19 cases within two days to reach 675 cases on Saturday. The state Health Commissioner, Dr Emmanuel Obi, said in a statement on Sunday in Enugu that 35 cases were recorded on July 17 and 80 cases on July 18. According to him, there are 298 cases on…
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Iran puts execution of 3 men on hold after social media outcry
The Iranian judiciary has suspended the executions of three men linked to anti-government protests in November, one of their attorneys, Babak Paknia, said on Sunday. Rights activists had said the death sentences were aimed at intimidating future protesters. With hardship mounting because of U.S. sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic, Iran’s clerical rulers have been trying…
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Adeboye replies social media critics, says ‘I wasn’t talking to you’
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has told those criticising him recently that his comments and sermons were not meant for them. He was responding to criticism of his birthday message to his wife, Folu, last week. Adeboye had praised his wife, saying she is a submissive woman…
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NSCDC boss gets six months tenure extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a six-month tenure extension for the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Muhammadu. The Corps spokesman, Emmanuel Okeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. It denied reports that Buhari approved a 5-year extension to the NSCDC boss’ tenure, which was to end on July…
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Falana commends Wike for foiling Nunieh’s arrest
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Sunday applauded the move by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, stopping the police from arresting a former acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Joy Nunieh. Falana also demanded that the Department of State Services obey three separate court orders for the release…
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Troops neutralise 8 Boko Haram leaders
No fewer than eight top Boko Haram Commanders have been killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole while attempting to infiltrate Army Super Camp in Damask, the Military has said. The killed terrorists were identified as Tumbun Dabino – Ba Issoufo, Tumbun Bororo – Amir Batam, Tumbun Jaki – Almustapha, TumbunBagaruwa – Modou Kollo, Dogon…