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In a thrilling display of strength and skill, Nigeria's Segun Ogunnoiki, famously known as "Machine Gun Shegz," faced off against Ivory Coast's formidable Yao Marcel in a highly anticipated battle. READ ALSO:AKO5 kicks off in Abuja with thrilling fights The heart-pounding African Knockout Championship (AKO5) rocked the capital city as the This…
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The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), reiterated today that the days of special promotions in the police are over. Argungu spoke on Tuesday when he received a delegation of the executive members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria. He announced that special promotions are henceforth abolished…
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A middle-aged man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) transformer and cables near Queens Hotel, Ankpa Ward in Makurdi, Benue State. The lifeless body of the man was discovered on Tuesday morning between the upriser poles mounted by the transformer. According to residents, the man was attempting to…
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. The approval aims to enhance the professionalism and visibility of these officers. Speaking at the unveiling of the new kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Finance and…
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The United States on Tuesday called for urgency and flexibility to finalize an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a truce in Gaza, after the recent deaths of six hostages. READ ALSO:Four commuters shot dead while on train in US "There are dozens of hostages remaining in Gaza, still waiting for a deal…
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Wild Africa, a conservation communication organisation, has partnered with Nela Duke Ekpenyong, an award-winning conservationist, to promote and save endangered species in Nigeria. Ekpenyong joins a list of influential Nigerian ambassadors, including Davido, 2Baba, Mayorkun, Stephanie Linus, and footballer Alex Iwobi, to help shift public attitudes towards wildlife and the environment. Wild Africa recently raised…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and other Nigerians for allegedly causing disaffection against the government led by President Bola Tinubu and for terrorism. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the approval for the arrest warrant in an ex parte motion filed by the Inspector General of…
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The 16th Emir of Kano, MuhammaduThe 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed his willingness to intervene in the Fulani crises in Nigeria, with the goal of finding a permanent solution. II, has expressed his willingness to intervene in the Fulani crises in Nigeria, with the goal of finding a permanent solution. The…
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A military court trying 51 people over what the army says was a coup attempt in Democratic Republic of Congo will deliver its verdict on September 13, a lawyer of one of the defendants told AFP Tuesday. Fifty-one people, including three US citizens, face charges over the incident, which began in the early hours of…
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Bobi Wine was shot in the legUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, a leading critic of authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in the leg by police on Tuesday, according to his party, but police said he stumbled and hurt himself while getting into his car. A statement on Wine's official account on X said the…
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A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abia, Mr Francis Owums, has commenced skill acquisition training and financial empowerment for 150 widows, street children and youths. READ ALSO:Internship: We absorbed all prospective corps members in Lagos – NYSC The five-day free programme began on Tuesday at the…