Augustine Uroye
3 Sep
The Police in Delta State have vowed to fish out the hoodlums who attempted to kidnap Mrs Christy Uroye, wife to a State Legislator, Augustine Uroye, but reportedly killed two Police officers and her driver in an SUV car. Mrs. Uroye was reportedly attacked on Monday evening when she was travelling in an SUV car…
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In a bid to promote inter-community harmony, Agatu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Melvin Ejeh, has launched a peace outreach to key neighbouring communities in Kogi State. Ejeh, who doubles as Deputy Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), led emissaries comprising opinion leaders, retired and serving security experts, ex-diplomats, and religious, and…
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The Coalition of Arewa Groups, representing 300 organisations from Nigeria’s 19 northern states, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, urging the National Assembly to expedite its passage. The coalition, which met in Kaduna, praised the bill’s potential to reshape Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, drive economic growth, and promote sustainability. They endorsed…
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In a fresh blow to Nigeria's power infrastructure, vandals have attacked the Transmission Company of Nigeria's (TCN) Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line, leading to significant disruptions in bulk electricity transmission. TCN confirmed the incident, which occurred early Saturday, on its “X” page in a series of posts, reporting that it severely affected power flow along the critical…
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Julian Alvarez earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Mallorca on Sunday to take his side third in La Liga. Diego Simeone's side secured their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions in a tight clash at Mallorca's Son Moix stadium. Alvarez netted his fourth league goal since joining Atletico from Manchester City in the summer…
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Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election on November 16, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 6,000 officers to ensure security throughout the state. NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, announced this in a statement, stressing the Corps’ commitment to a secure, fair, and credible election. Officers from Ondo and neighbouring…
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Pedro Neto dealt a fresh blow to spluttering Arsenal's Premier League title challenge as the Chelsea winger's superb strike rescued a 1-1 draw in the London derby on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side had taken the lead through Gabriel Martinelli's second-half goal at Stamford Bridge. But Neto's equaliser 10 minutes later earned Chelsea a deserved point…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy said his four games as interim manager of Manchester United was a "short but amazing period" after ending his run unbeaten with a 3-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday. The Dutchman, who remains a legend at Old Trafford for his goal return during a glorious playing career, also oversaw victories over Leicester…
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A pastor with the Good Tidings Bible Church International (GTBCI), Mike Ogoro, has called on Nigerians to believe God to overcome the current challenges bedeviling the country. Ogoro made the call in an interview with newsmen during the 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving celebration of the church on Sunday in Abuja. The celebration with the theme “Feast…
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Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will replace the injured Deniz Undav in Germany's squad for upcoming Nations League games against Bosnia and Hercegovina and Hungary, the German FA (DFB) announced Sunday. Undav, who scored for Germany in a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands last month, was forced to withdraw due to a "strain in his…
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Timing is executive’s decision, says Senate Indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu may present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly in early December, as the necessary budget templates are still being finalised. The Senate’s Committee on Finance has clarified that the timing for the budget presentation rests solely with the executive branch, led…