Troops eliminate terrorists, apprehend notorious kidnappers, robbers

Operation Safe Haven troops apprehended two notorious kidnappers, Abdulrazaq Umar and Idris Abdullahi, at Heipang in Plateau’s Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, Director, Defence Media Operations, confirmed the development on Tuesday. Onyeuko stated that the kidnappers were apprehended on July 7 and 8. He stated that the operation was carried out in collaboration with the police. He …

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Breaking: “An Islamization Agenda” – Babachir Lawal hammers Tinubu, fingers Ganduje

Babachir Lawal, former Secretary General of the Federation, has reacted to the All Progressives Congress, APC’s ‘Muslim-Muslim’ Ticket. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress’s 2023 flagbearer, announced Ex-Borno Governor Kashim Shettima, also a Muslim, as his running mate last weekend. Nigerians have reacted angrily to the news, with many condemning the move. Lawal stated in an Op-ed published in …

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PDP North-East Treasurer Okowa dumps party

Galadima Abba-Itas, the Peoples Democratic Party’s North-East Zonal Treasurer, has resigned his position and party membership. He stated that his decision was made in response to the party’s “unfair and unjust treatment” of former presidential aspirant and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, during and after the party’s primary. He stated that the eventual selection of Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa …

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Tinubu/Shettima Ticket Is A Masterstroke – Gombe Gov

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has described Senator Kashim Shettima’s selection as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Presidential Candidate as a masterstroke. According to his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor’s choice of the former Borno state governor will help the party sail to victory in the upcoming presidential election. Senator Shettima, he said, is a great asset …

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Police Kill Notorious Armed Robber In Edo

According to the Edo State Police Command, a suspected notorious armed robber was killed in Benin City, the state capital. Ms Jennifer Iwegbu, Edo’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, made the announcement on Tuesday. According to her, the suspect was neutralised by operatives attached to Ugbor Divisional Headquarters very early in the morning. The command spokesperson explained that at around …

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Amaechi’s Ally, Tonye Princewill abandon APC over Muslim-Muslim ticket

The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket has been condemned by Prince Tonye Princewill, an ally of the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. On Tuesday, the former Rivers State governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) announced his resignation from the APC with immediate effect. According to reports, this …

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NEMA says fire in Bodija affected 100 shops, over 350 traders

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), over 100 shops were destroyed in Monday’s fire at Bodija Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The agency also revealed that 350 traders in the market were affected. It made these revelations on Monday. A fire in the early hours of Monday destroyed property worth millions of naira at Bodija Market. …

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2023: Funke Akindele suspends acting career to accept PDP deputy governorship nomination

Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, a Nollywood actress, has confirmed her nomination as the Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy gubernatorial candidate. Akindele revealed in a video posted on Tuesday on her Instagram page that she would be putting her acting career on hold and entering politics to effect change and improve the well-being of Lagosians. She requested that young people …

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Japan mourns, holds funeral for former Prime Minister Abe

Shinzo Abe’s family and friends gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, while mourners outside condemned the leader’s “despicable” murder. Abe was shot at close range during a campaign speech in Nara on Friday, just days before upper house elections in which his ruling party strengthened its grip on power. Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, the murder suspect, is …

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COVID-19 affected 2,000 cruise ship passengers

A COVID-19 outbreak has hit a large cruise ship bound for Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, affecting over 2,000 passengers. More than 100 passengers and crew members were infected on the Coral Princess cruise ship, which was sailing from Queensland and was scheduled to dock in New South Wales on Tuesday, according to the national broadcaster ABC. According …

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