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Month: October 2023

No ransom paid to secure release of Nasarawa varsity students – Gov Sule

Speaking on the development, Sule said that neither the NSUK authorities nor the military paid any ransom before the abducted students were rescued. Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that no ransom was paid to the abductors of the four female students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) rescued by the military….

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Stamp out economic saboteurs – Lagbaja charges troops

Lagbaja also admonished troops not to violate the codes of conduct guiding the execution of their operations to ensure the safety and security of the society. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army to go after economic saboteurs and ensure they are…

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16-year-old wins 2nd Igbo spelling bee competition in Anambra

the Director of the Programme expressed satisfaction with the quality of the competition as shown proficiently the students answered the questions. Miss Chioma Nziwu, a 16-years-old student of St John’s the Apostle High School, Odakpu, Onitsha, has emerged as the winner of the second edition of the Igbo Spelling Bee competition, also known as ‘Oka…

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October’s Hottest Rave: Glenfiddich Experimental Night unveiled!

#FeatureByGlenfiddich Lagos is calling, and the Glenfiddich Mavericks are ready to answer! Prepare yourselves, as the city is about to experience an epic dose of excitement at The Glenfiddich Experimental Night. Building on its legacy of innovation, this edition continues the tradition of uniting individuals who are truly Mavericks. Put a pin on your calendars…

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Israel kills Hamas commander who led devastating attack against it

The Israeli military claimed that the commander was killed by a drone strike but refused to divulge the location or time of the strike. The Israeli military said an elite commander of the Hamas terrorist organisation has been killed in an airstrike. The militant commander, identified as Ali Qadi, was said to have masterminded the…

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Many feared dead, buildings destroyed as transformer explodes in Plateau

Residents said the transformer exploded in the middle of the night, leading to death and destruction of properties in the community. A yet-to-be-known number of people were feared dead when an electric transformer exploded in Gada Biu community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of…

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Vybz 94.5FM’s ‘Vybz Of Afrobeats’ celebrates Chocolate City Music

#FeaturebyVybz94.5FM Vybz 94.5FM’s “Vybz Of Afrobeats”, a recognition initiative that applauds the most significant players in the ongoing success story of Afrobeats. ‘Vybz Of Afrobeats’ pays a courtesy visit to Chocolate City Music on 9 October 2023 to commend the record Label for their global contribution to Afrobeats with all the super creative artists like;…

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Senate bill proposes jail term for parents who refuse to send children in schools

The new Senate bill makes provision for free education for students from primary to junior secondary school levels. The Nigerian Senate has commenced the processing of passing a bill that recommends a fine or imprisonment for parents and guardians who default in enrolling their wards for primary and junior secondary school education. Proposed by Senator…

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Lagos govt to withdraw allocation from owners of unoccupied homes

The Lagos State government said allottees of unoccupied homes in government-owned estates risk forfeiture. The Lagos State Government has warned owners of home units in all government-owned estates that have not been occupied for three months that they are at risk of losing their allocations. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf…

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Army found 93 unexploded bombs in Lagos

The Army said the recovered bombs were of various calibres and descriptions. The Nigerian Army has discovered 93 unexploded ordnances, otherwise known as bombs, at the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos, as its recently launched operation codenamed ‘Exercise Clean Sweep’ got underway. The discovery was announced by the Director at the Directorate of Explosives Search…

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