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Angry youth attack Irigwe Palace over monarch’s meeting with herdsmen

A statement by the Military Information Officer of OPSH, Ishaku Takwa said that troops had been mobilised to the scene to ensure law and order in the vicinity.By Isa Abdulsalami Ahovi, Jos Angry youths at the weekend attacked the palace of Paramount Ruler of Irigwe Kingdom in Bassa Council, Plateau State, Mbara Ngwe. Troops of […]

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Round of 16: Super Eagles may face Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia

Round of 16: Super Eagles may face Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia By Bolaji Okunola Former African champions, the Super Eagles risk the danger of facing off with some strong opponents next round at the end of group games at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Nigeria, who currently occupy the top spot in Group D […]

NNPC targets highest capitalisation in Africa, to shed toxic liabilities

NNPC targets highest capitalisation in Africa, to shed toxic liabilities By Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has unveiled plans to shed some of its toxic liabilities under a new legislation – the Petroleum Industry Act(PIA). This was even as it said it will be the largest and most capitalised company in the whole […]

Why insecurity persists in Nigeria –Ann-Kio Briggs

Why insecurity persists in Nigeria –Ann-Kio Briggs By Ngozi Nwoke Ann-Kio Briggs is a vocal Niger Delta advocate and activist for the rights of the Niger Delta people. In this interview, she speaks on the insecurity in Nigeria, her perceived Buhari’s hatred for the Niger Delta and measures to achieve national unity. What is your reflection on […]

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Super Eagles thrash Sudan, zoom into AFCON’s knockout stage

Super Eagles thrash Sudan, zoom into AFCON’s knockout stage The Super Eagles of Nigeria have thrashed the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 to zoom into the round of 16 of the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon. Samuel Chukwueze put the Eagles ahead on three minutes, as he latched on to a precise pass deep inside the box […]

Family of late Yobe State govt staff, Aji Mamman, returns N11m of unearned pay

Family of late Yobe State govt staff, Aji Mamman, returns N11m of unearned pay Baba Aji Mamman told family to returrn unearned salaries to Yobe Government Survivors of Alhaji Baba Aji Mamman, a late staff of Yobe Rural Electrification Board in Damaturu, have fulfilled his last wish, by returning what was calculated to be his […]

Fake Army General Oluwasegun busted in Lagos

Fake Army General Oluwasegun busted in Lagos All hail Fake General Bolarinwa Afake army general Bolarinwa Oluwasegun, has been busted in the Lagos suburb of Alagbado, by operatives of the EFCC. The fake posturing of the military impostor ended, when he made a false representation about his military status to secure a loan of N270m […]

Organisers tighten security around Super Eagles, others as gunmen kill senator

Organisers tighten security around Super Eagles, others as gunmen kill senator By Gowon Akpodonor, Garoua, Cameroun The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Camerounian government have tightened security around the Super Eagles and other teams participating in the ongoing AFCON following the killing of a prominent lawyer […]