Category: News
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Niger Gov ask to intervene in Salka/ kontagora Emirate crisis
. FROM Lateef Taiwo Niger state government has been asked to quickly intervene in the ongoing illegalities and controversial appointment’s in Kontagora Emirate of Kambari district which has caused destruction of life and properties recently. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Salka elites forum after a two day retreat in…
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Ejere, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Grand Cubana, celebrates his 40th birthday.
Sir Omoaefe Ejere, popularly known as Efe, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Grand Cubana Hotel, is set to celebrate his 40th birthday anniversary on Monday, July 3. Efe, an esteemed hospitality industry manager, has spent over ten years climbing the ranks within the Cubana Group, which is owned by renowned socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, famously…
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Curfew imposed as communal clash in Taraba claims 50 lives
Following a renewed outbreak of communal clashes between the Wurkuns and the Karimjos in Taraba State’s Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas declared a 24-hour curfew on Karim town and its surrounding areas. The clashes, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly led to the loss of at least 50 lives and the destruction…
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Tensions rise as Islamic group clashes with Ilorin traditionalists over Isese festival
A brewing crisis between an Islamic group and traditionalists in Ilorin, Kwara State has captured attention as they clash over the planned celebration of the Isese festival. The Majlisu Shabab li Ulamahu Society, a Muslim group in Ilorin, recently protested at the residence of a traditional religion priestess, Adesikemi Olatunji, cautioning her against organizing the…
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Gunmen kill RCCG pastor, abduct seven church members during vigil – Ogun So-Safe
By Lateef Taiwo Unknown gunmen on Saturday stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during the operation. In a…
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Anambra Student Celebrated As Top UTME Scorer Faked Result- JAMB
From Lateef Taiwo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the student who was celebrated as the top scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), faked her result. Recall that JAMB recently declared Nkechinyere Umeh who is also a native of Anambra State who scored 360, as…
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China, Africa work together to build community of health for all
By Zou Song, People’s Daily China-Africa health cooperation is an important part of China-Africa cooperation. In 1963, China’s first medical team was dispatched to Algeria, marking the beginning of the country’s medical assistance for Africa. Over the past six decades, generations of Chinese medical workers have written a series of moving stories with their…
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China’s Peace Ark naval hospital ship an envoy of peace, friendship
By Jin Zhengbo, People’s Daily On the eve of International Children’s Day this year, 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl Alifa Chin received an extraordinary gift, a reply letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping. In this letter, Xi encouraged Chin to study hard, pursue her dream and carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Bangladesh. Behind…
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Ex-NUC Executive Secretary States Reasons For Voluntary Resignation
By Lateef Taiwo The now former executive secretary of National University Commission(NUC),Prof Abubakar Rasheed, has stated that personal reasons and his desire to return back to the classroom were reasons for his voluntary resignation as the executive secretary of the NUC. Rasheed, who disclosed this during an interface with the media on Friday, stated that…
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Uzodimma: I’ll Broker Enduring Peace Between Igbos And Yoruba In Uzodimma: I’ll Broker Enduring Peace Between Igbos And Yoruba In Lagos
From Lateef Taiwo Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Friday assured Igbos living in Lagos that he would broker an enduring peace between them and the Yorubas to ensure peaceful coexistence based on mutual respect for each side. He said he would meet with the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu, and other…