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Luxury bus owners have commenced the implementation of a 50 per cent fare discount on long-distance routes across the country. This was announced yesterday following a recent partnership agreement between the Federal Government and the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON). The transporters have also expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for…
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Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to call for talks for a just peace…
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Some passengers traveling from Badore Ferry Terminal in Ajah, Eti-Osa to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways, were stranded on Christmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting boat movements. The passengers spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews at the jetty on Wednesday. A passenger, Mr Tunde Adaranijo, expressed…
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Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya raised "serious concerns" on Wednesday over China's military buildup as he met counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Tokyo said. On his first visit to China since becoming Japan's top diplomat earlier this year, Iwaya told Wang that Tokyo was "closely monitoring the Taiwan situation and recent military developments", according to…
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure, has charged Nigerians to use the Christmas period to love, forgive and pray for soldiers who are ensuring our safety. Abure in his Christmas message to Nigerians and party faithfuls in particular, urged them to always show compassion to millions of Nigerians living below poverty…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested 34 suspects with different quantities of illicit substances in the state. ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the command’s spokesman disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander of the agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, as saying that the arrest was…
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday, preached peace, love and compassion for the less privileged as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2024 Christmas. Ododo, in his message to the people of the state, described Christmas as a joyous occasion that brought families together to celebrate boundless love and…
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The police in Anambra and some security operatives have destroyed a camp suspected to be the abode of criminals in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, a superintendent of police and spokesman for the command, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. He said the operation was carried out…
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Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo-North) has distributed 11,000 bags of rice to people in his senatorial district to celebrate Christmas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rice comprising 10kg, 25kg and 50kg are distributed to the six local government areas of Edo-North Senatorial District. Speaking during the distribution to various local governments on…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity and support the less privileged to foster stronger relationships across communities in the state. The governor stated this in a goodwill message to mark the Christmas celebration, signed by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri. “On behalf of the Borno State…
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The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 10 individuals from kidnappers following an armed attack on a commercial vehicle along the Katsina-Magama Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area. The incident occurred on December 24, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., when suspected bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, ambushed a vehicle at Kwanar Makera, attempting to abduct…