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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday. She said that…
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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended two persons over suspected involvement in drug trafficking in the state. READ ALSO:Suspected insurgents burn houses, shops, kill many in Yobe – Police ASP Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday, said that some…
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A cyberattack led to widespread disruptions at the Russian state-owned broadcaster VGTRK on Monday, according to media reports. READ ALSO:Russia jails US ‘mercenary’ for seven years The online Russian newspaper Gazeta.Ru reported that a pro-Ukrainian hacker group named “sudo rm -RF” was responsible for the attack, citing Russian intelligence officials. Gazeta.Ru…
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Fire gutted the newly built Ikwere Local Government Secretariat and some sections of Eleme Council complex on Monday. The Guardian learnt that unknown gunmen suspected to be political thugs invaded and detonated explosive devices at the secretariat buildings a few hours after the police withdrew its personnel from the 23 Councils in the State. The…
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Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Verydarkman has released a new audio recording of a call allegedly made by Bobrisky during his detention. In the recording, Bobrisky allegedly disclosed bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to dismiss his money laundering charges. Verydarkman shared the new recording on his…
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Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions League group-stage draw was made on Monday. Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria and Stade Abidjan of the Ivory Coast complete the section following the draw at the Confederation of African Football offices in…
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The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Aremu Akiolu has charged the Nigeria Police Force to investigate and fish out the killers of the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran Kingdom, late Prince Ademola Akinloye, who was murdered by gunmen in Lekki axis of Lagos. Akinloye was murdered on August 26, 2024. Akiolu gave the directive…
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Hajiya Binta Bello, Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has called for stricter penalties for rape to serve as a deterrent. READ ALSO:Navy hands over seven suspected victims of human trafficking to NAPTIP Bello made this demand during the close-out event of the Violence…
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Barcelona hopes to return to their legendary Camp Nou stadium, currently undergoing modernization and expansion work, "by the end of the year", club spokesperson Elena Fort said on Monday. The Catalan giants' construction roadmap was presented to the press on Monday, with officials insisting the club was "actively working" to return to Camp Nou "by…
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Kingsley Sule, popularly known as Kellyrae, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, also known as the ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. Kellyrae, who competed alongside his wife Kassie, has captured the attention of fans across Nigeria with his incredible journey in the house. READ ALSO: Kellyrae Wins BBNaija S9 Kellyrae’s BBNaija…
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Senior workers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have embarked on an indefinite strike over alleged controversies over promotion and welfare. The Senior Staff Association Of Statutory Corporations And Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of NAFDAC downed tools in a communique SSASCGOC/NAFDAC/COMMUNIQUE/VOL.1 issued on…
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Human Rights Watch on Monday said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at "grave risk" as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations. The Israeli military said Friday its fighter jets struck Hezbollah positions near the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley. Syrian transport ministry official…