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Day: December 30, 2023

Peter Obi visits plateau, donates N10m to victims of attacks

Assailants attacked communities in two Plateau local governments on Christmas Eve, killing close to 200 villagers and burning houses in the process. The Labour Party torchbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has visited victims of the recent attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Obi was accompanied on…

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I will continue to prioritise Enugu people in 2024 – Gov Mbah

On the visit to the President, the governor said it was to facilitate with him on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year festivities. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has pledged to prioritise the welfare of the people of the state in all his programmes and policies. Mbah disclosed this to State House…

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2 die as fuel tanker explodes along Abakaliki–Afikpo highway

According to an anonymous firefighter, the incident claimed people’s lives and caused damage to farmlands in the area. Two persons have lost their lives in a fuel-laden tanker explosion on the Abakaliki–Onueke-Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi. Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of…

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Soldiers not assaulting women in Plateau – DHQ reacts to trending video

Gusau said the armed forces were actively engaged in aggressive operations and dedicated to bringing the perpetrators of recent dastardly acts to justice. The Defence Headquarters has dismissed as “misleading” video footage being circulated on social media depicting soldiers allegedly mistreating women under the caption: “Operation Rainbow in Plateau State”. The Acting Director of Defence…

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Police rescue Kaduna couple from getting kidnapped

While reiterating the Command’s commitment to rid the state of crimes, Hassan urged the residents to provide credible information to the police and other security agencies. The Police Command in Kaduna, says it has foiled a kidnap attempt of a man and his wife in the Rigasa area of Igabi Local Government Area of the…

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Carnival Calabar created over 40,000 direct employment since formation

Onah expressed his appreciation for Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, recognising his strong commitment to improving lives and empowering young people. Dr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Carnival Calabar Commission on Saturday said over 40,000 direct employment had been generated since the inception of the carnival in 2004. Onah, who disclosed this while speaking with the…

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Hit-and-run driver crushes pedestrian to death in Lagos

Farinloye advised commuters to caution their drivers with due respect and dignity when they are observed to be exhausted, tired, fatigued or dozing off on the steering. Barely two days into the new year, a hit-and-run driver ended the life of a pedestrian on Saturday, just after the Mobil filling station toward Otedola Bridge outward…

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Senate passes ₦28.7trn 2024 budget, bumps up the figure by ₦1.2tn

Adeola said to ensure thorough scrutiny of budget proposals, the executives should comply with the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The Senate has passed the ₦28.7 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill, increasing the budget from the ₦27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu with about ₦1.2 trillion. The passage of the bill followed the approval…

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Osimhen parties with Oshoala, Alozie and Super Eagles stars while Napoli struggle again

Victor Osimhen’s night out with Oshoala, Alozie, and Super Eagles companions amidst Napoli’s continuing struggles.

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Super Eagles AFCON team: Ahmed Musa leads 25 Nigerian players selected to Côte d’Ivoire

Ahmed Musa returns to lead 25 Super Eagles of Nigeria players selected to AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire

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