Knockouts
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout…
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A policeman, who killed a 17-year-old boy in Ozoro, a community situated in the Isoko North Local Government Area (LGA)of Delta State at the weekend, has been arrested and detained. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, on Monday, confirmed the incident to our correspondent, noting that justice will be served in the…
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Cyclone Chido obliterated shantytowns on the French island territory of Mayotte on Saturday, with French ministers fearing a "heavy" death toll from the destruction, which has already claimed two lives. Acting Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the storm had left a "dramatic" trail of destruction on the impoverished islands, warning that the territory's numerous shantytowns…
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Nigerian model and rising star, Nwajagu Samuel, has etched his name in the history books as the first African and Nigerian to win the Mister International title. The 16th edition of the global pageant, which showcased 46 contestants from across the world, took place today December 14, 2024, at Island Hall, Fashion Island in Bangkok,…
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The United States said on Saturday it has made contact with Syria's victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, as Western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comment on "direct contact" with the HTS rebels came despite the United States having designated the group…
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Russian authorities said Saturday that firefighters were battling a blaze caused by a drone attack in the western Oryol region after Ukraine said it struck a major oil terminal there. Ukraine has been targeting fuel depots in Russia in retaliation for Moscow's bombardments that have wreaked massive damage on its power generation network. The Ukraine…
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Professor Mike Ozekhome has tasked the judiciary on fairness in the resolution of electoral disputes to safeguard the integrity, fairness and legality of electoral processes by interpreting and applying electoral laws to address conflicts that emerge during elections. Ozekhome who spoke at Gregory University Uturu (GUU) Abia State where he…
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The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has officially announced that the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 will take place on December 21, 2024, at the picturesque Five Cowries Creek. Initially slated for the Easter period, the event was rescheduled to ensure an enhanced and inclusive experience for attendees. Speaking on the development, Mrs.…
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Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced plans to establish a one-billion-naira fund to combat the problem of drug abuse, especially among young people. The initiative was unveiled during the company’s annual Thanksgiving and 40th Anniversary Dinner in Lagos, with the Founder and Group Managing Director, Dr Stella Okoli, stressing the urgency of tackling the issue…
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Kwara Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has commended the management of Kwara State University (KWASU) for making the institution a model, trending in academics, ground-breaking research and impactful community development service. AbdulRazaq, represented by the state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Arinde, said this during KWASU’s 12th convocation ceremony on Saturday in Malete. The governor appreciated…
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Bochum have launched an appeal to be awarded three points after their goalkeeper was hit by an object thrown from the crowd in a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Union Berlin on Saturday. With the score level and the match in the second minute of stoppage time, Patrick Drewes was hit on the head with an…
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Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has promised to overhaul the health sector by remodeling and upgrading all the 255 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the state to level 2 status. Sani disclosed this at Kachia on Saturday while flagging-off the distribution of free essential drugs and hospital equipment for the entire PHCs in the…