Abacha
17 Dec
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reinstated two pieces of land located in two different places in Kaduna City to the family of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, two years after they were revoked and seized by former governor Nasir el-Rufai. Specifically, the two pieces of land are situated…
1 Dec
In a grand celebration of academic excellence and visionary leadership, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) marked its 16th Annual Founder’s Day and 20th Anniversary on a radiant Saturday. The event brought together an august gathering of political figures, diplomats, scholars, and traditional leaders from Yola and beyond. Hosted at the esteemed Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement…
1 Dec
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has narrated how former President Olusegun Obasanjo could have been killed for an alleged coup plot in 1995 under Gen. Sani Abacha if not for him. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau Government. The…
15 Apr 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that banks helped ministry officials loot COVID-19 funds and loots recovered from late military ruler General Sani Abacha funds. This follows the recovery of N32.7 billion and $445,000 in EFCC's ongoing investigation into alleged financial misappropriation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social…
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The Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC) has described the decoration of the first female Army Warrant Officer, Hajara Egbunu, as a sign of
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Several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, on Sunday, openly burst into tears as they marked the 9th annual commemoration of the killings of their loved ones in Zaria on December 12, 2015. Mostly, the female members of the Islamic Movement testified…
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The Northern Elders Forum has called for immediate suspension of the controversial Tax Bill Reform Bill being proposed by President Tinubu
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The entire issued share capital of Flour Mills of Nigeria has been removed from the Daily Official List of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
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Three Nigerian nationals detained in Saudi Arabia for suspected drug trafficking have been released after spending 10 months in detention. The trio—Hadiza Abba, Fatima Umate Malah, and Fatima Kannai Gamboi—were arrested on March 5, 2024, at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this development in a statement…
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Tottenham announced Sunday they have signed Czech under-21 international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a deal worth about £12.5 million ($15.5 million). Spurs have been without first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario since he fractured his ankle during a 4-0 win over Manchester City in November and he is set to be sidelined until the…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be "difficult" to be Vinicius Junior after the player was sent off against Valencia. The Brazilian winger pushed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck amid a spat between the two players and was dismissed. Vinicius was mocked by Valencia fans at their Mestalla…
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At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group for the latest attack in the troubled west African country. The country is embroiled in a political, security and economic crisis, and has since 2012 been ravaged by different groups affiliated to…
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Liverpool's Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United at Anfield will go ahead on Sunday despite heavy snowfall in England's north
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Hadin Kai, has dealt a decisive blow to Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists following their early Saturday attack on troops at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security news outlet, that the terrorists, who launched the brazen assault…