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Ebonyi State government has evacuated about 800 Ebonyi indigenes following the demolition of some parts of Ilaje by Lagos State government. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Diaspora,
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Cedrus Capital Limited, a leading financial advisory firm and subsidiary of Cedrus Group Africa, has successfully arranged the oversubscribed ₦3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance for RusselSmith Nigeria Limited (part of its ₦10 billion CP Programme). This achievement is a testament to Cedrus Capital’s expertise in delivering innovative financing solutions and fostering investor…
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Award-winning Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shown support for the Super Eagles as they gear up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The three-time African champions have been preparing for the encounter, with newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle leading his first training session on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Pakistan’s high-level security meeting at the parliament has stressed the need for consensus and unified political commitment to curb the menace of terrorism. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement after meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which was convened amid a surge in terrorist attacks on security personnel. READ ALSO:Chinese…
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A Benin High Court on Wednesday, remanded two persons, Ile Itua and Kingsley Micheal, in a correctional centre over alleged killing of a 21-month old child. Itua, 25, and Michael, 36, whose addresses were not given, are being charged with murder. The Prosecutor, Polycap Odion, said that the defendants committed the offence on March 12,…
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Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday, rationalised President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying no responsible government would sit back and watch the ugly situation in the state get out of hand without taking steps to salvage the protracted political crisis. Fagbemi,…
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Barely 24 hours after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd) the sole administrator he appointed to run the affairs of the state. Recall that President Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State,…
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A 40-year-old man, Peter Ani, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting an octogenarian, Titus Abiodun. The defendant, whose house address was not provided, is being tried on a two-count charge of conspiracy and assault. The Prosecutor, ASP James Obaletan, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on March…
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The Police Command in Kano State says it is intensifying efforts to tackle potential security threats before, during and after Sallah celebrations in the state. Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Bakori, said this while addressing officers and men of the command in Kano on Wednesday. Bakori emphasised the need for vigilance and proactive measures among personnel…
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Prof. Minsu Wu of the Communication University of China (CUC) in Beijing, on Wednesday, described education as one of the key factors responsible for China’s advancement. Prof. Minsu Wu delivering a lecture on Wednesday at the Communication University of China in Beijing Minsu, speaking on the development of education in China, said, “Education changes the…
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The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional overreach that threatens Nigeria’s democracy. In a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the coalition of civil society organizations rejected the removal of the elected governor, deputy governor,…