Imo River
16 Sep
As part of its intensified efforts to curb crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe executed air interdiction missions in Rivers State on Sunday. Conducted in two separate missions, the missions targeted specific sites along the Imo River, including the areas of Owaza,…
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Leeds powered back to the top of the Championship with a 3-0 win against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on Sunday. Manor Solomon gave Leeds a flying start before late goals from Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka ensured Daniel Farke's side would remain on course for promotion to the Premier League. Leeds are…
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Members of the recently dissolved Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) have filed a ₦619 million lawsuit against Governor Monday Okpebholo, alleging their removal violated constitutional provisions guaranteeing their tenure. The case, filed at the National Industrial Court in Benin City, challenges the legality of the December 2024 announcement that dissolved the commission before the…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described public sector corruption as the greatest problem in the country, with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 per cent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues. The anti-graft czar disclosed this in a meeting with a delegation of the management team of…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday expressed dismay at the devastating tanker explosion that claimed several lives at Dikko Junction in Niger State. The Vice President also extended condolences to the bereaved families, as well as the government and people of Niger State. While commiserating with the families of the victims, Shettima assured them of…
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The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has called for drastic actions on the impact of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on brain health. Ilori said that the impact of HIV on the brain must be confronted head-on. She said that although the life expectancy of people…
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Tanzania's ruling party on Sunday nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate in general elections due to take place in October in the east African country. Hassan took office in 2021 after the sudden death of her authoritarian predecessor John Magufuli. Her party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), held a general assembly over the weekend…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 33 suspected drug traffickers with assorted illicit drugs through raids in Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Taraba and the FCT. This is contained in a statement signed by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, (DMA), Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said NDLEA operatives seized…