Borno flood
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Following the devastating flood in Borno state that led to the displacement of more than 80 percent of wildlife from the zoo, the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has called on veterinarians to assist in rescuing the animals from residential areas The President of the association, Dr Moses Arokoyo, in a statement sympathised with the…
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Malaysian authorities have rescued hundreds of children from care homes where they were allegedly physically and sexually abused and have arrested scores of people in large scale raids, police said Wednesday. Police inspector-general Razarudin Husain said 402 children, aged between one and 17, were rescued during raids at various charity homes in the states of…
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An Asaba Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old man, Mr. Destiny Ukpor, to a week of community service for stealing iron rods valued at N26,000. READ ALSO:Court remands man for allegedly defiling nine-year-old girl The Magistrate, Mrs. Edith Anumodu, sentenced the Ukpor, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. …
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The men of the 23 Brigade, of the Nigerian Army, in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state have debunked the allegations that its troops were involved in the fatal shooting of a resident in Mubi South Local government council.l of the state. The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations of the brigade, Lt. Adebayo…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders that it is fully prepared for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, scheduled for September 21, 2024. The commission said it has also arranged for the delivery of sensitive materials for the election early next week. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the stakeholders'…
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A construction and technology solution provider, RKK Group said it has developed a multifunctional iRESS solar backpack, equipped with a foldable solar panel, lithium phosphate battery, and inverter system to meet the daily energy needs of Nigerians. According to the firm, the iRESS will ensure sustainable and reliable clean energy access for Nigerians in line…
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The Police Command in Edo has assured the public of adequate security measures towards a successful Sept 21 governorship election in the state. READ ALSO:Ondo/Edo guber polls: INEC vows to punish corrupt officials The Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo stated this on Wednesday via a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations…
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A faith-based group, the Northern Faith and Patriotic Assembly (NFPA) has warned against the campaign of calumny against Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Led by Rev Attah John, NFPA in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja called on those who mean well to President Tinubu to pray for…
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Kosovo authorities on Wednesday indicted 45 people allegedly linked to a raid by ethnic Serbs a year ago that killed a police officer and led to an hours-long firefight that ratcheted up tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. During the September 2023 incident, around 30 gunmen ambushed a Kosovo police patrol in the village of Banjska…
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COMMANDANT General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has emerged as the 4th President of the Institute of Registered Administrative Managers in Nigeria (IRAMN) at a recent meeting of the body. Audi's emergence as President is expected to advance the practice of administration management, social responsibility, and professionalism in…
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Kano State Government says it has put measures in place to stop the diversion of drugs and medical consumables in state-owned medical facilities across its 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). READ ALSO:NNPP kicks as 20 aspirants fail drug test in Kano Mr Gali Sule, the Director-General (DG), of Kano State Drugs and…