Imo ‘Refinery’ death: Buhari orders clampdown on illegal refineries

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the nation’s security and intelligence agencies to intensify the clampdown on illegal refineries to safeguard lives of citizens. The president’s directive is contained in a

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NDLEA seizes cocaine in teabags, arrests 4 traffickers

The NDLEA has successfully foiled a fresh attempt by Brazil-based drug cartels to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria in tea bags. Director, Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi,

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Mark urges Ortom to sustain peace, unity in Benue

The former President of the Senate, David Mark has urged Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue  to sustain the peace and unity of the people of the state. Mark made the

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Fury retains world boxing heavyweight title after brutal victory over Whyte

Tyson Fury enjoyed a happy homecoming as he retained his WBC heavyweight title with a sensational sixth-round stoppage of British rival Dillian Whyte at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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NAPTAN seeks compulsory creation of counselling units in schools

The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has called for  compulsory creation of Guidance and Counseling units in schools to tackle moral decadence. NAPTAN’s Deputy National President, Mr Adeolu

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DRC: UN chief lauds African leaders’ efforts to promote peace

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has commended efforts of Eastern African leaders to promote peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the greater East African

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PDP felicitates Gov. Ortom at 61

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated  Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on his 61st birthday, describing him as a fearless, gallant and forthright leader. The party in a statement

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Badminton Federation of Nigeria rolls out new plans

The board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has now attained a cruising altitude after some turbulences that prevented it from taking off last October when it was initially

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Google Equiano sea cable system lands in Lagos

……. •It will generate 1.6m jobs, $10b GDP for Nigeria, says Sanwo-Olu BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday witnessed the virtual landing of the Google

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Attack on officers, facilities: IGP deploys additional troops to South-East

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba  has strongly condemned the recent spate of attacks on Police officers, facilities, and other police operational assets around the nation, particularly in

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