Usman Tar
4 Apr
Again, fire has gutted the Gamboru market around the customs area in Maiduguri, the Borno capital.
1 Apr
A suspect has confessed that two Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) providing humanitarian services in Borno State paid him and his partners to burn down Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the Monguno area of the state. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a statement on X, said the suspect who appeared in a…
22 Feb
Borno State government has engaged traditional rulers to implement the Borno Model on the de-radicalisation and re-integration of repentant Boko Haram fighters and their families into the society.
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The Lagos State government has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to enhance its revenue generation capabilities in partnership with the Organised Private Sector (OPS), the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This collaboration focuses on harnessing digitisation and e-governance to drive economic growth while safeguarding citizens' data in…
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Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in the evolution of its mining sector, with untapped potential waiting to be transformed into prosperity. However, this transition requires bold reforms, collaborative efforts, and strategic thinking to overcome systemic challenges. Speaking at the recent Nigerian Mining Week held in Abuja from November 18 to 20, 2024, I outlined…
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The Police Command in Edo has detained a 40 year-old Monday Obakpian for alleged rape of a 14 year-old girl. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. He said that Obakpian, a resident of Odo quarters in Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria secured $1.27bn in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024, a significant increase from the $438.72m recorded during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with newer members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab…
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Two Lille fans were stabbed during an attack carried out by dozens of Bologna supporters before the two teams' Champions League fixture, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. In a statement, Lille said the two fans "received medical treatment" after the attack outside a bar in the northern Italian city late on…
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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said. The Italy international needed treatment after a first-half collision with City winger Savinho at the Etihad but was able to finish the game. The 28-year-old, who had surgery on Monday,…
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Judiciary workers, under the auspices of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, began a two-week warning strike over matters bordering on personnel welfare and unmet demands by the state government. In a strike notice signed by the Chairman, His Worship Godwin Onah, and Secretary, Solomon Abuo, today, November 27, 2024, the…
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Heidenheim host Premier League giants Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, the latest milestone in the German club's rapid rise from fifth division to European football. Even just a few seasons ago, few Germans would have known much about the club from the 50,000-strong town of Heidenheim an der Brenz, located in…
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The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), has issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) to 20 companies for 83 products in Anambra. Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, the Director General of SON in his keynote address, said the event was a celebration of excellence, innovation and commitment of local manufacturers to meet and surpass standards. Okeke, who was…
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The United Kingdom opened its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa on Wednesday in Ikeja, Lagos. The facility, operated by VFS Global, aims to streamline and enhance the visa application process for Nigerians travelling to the UK, according to a statement by the British High Commission in Lagos. The opening of the new centre,…