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Day: January 20, 2024

1 pupil dead, 10 injured in Kaduna explosion

Aruwan further said that updates would be duly communicated to the public by the state government. An explosion in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State has claimed the life of a pupil of an Islamiyya school while ten others have reportedly been injured. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home…

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Police tracked kidnappers’ phone calls to arrest 3 suspects in Abuja

The force spokesman said police operatives have also arrested a suspect on Thursday in Kaduna over armed robbery and kidnapping. The Police on Saturday said they have disrupted plans by some kidnap gangs to abduct students and other citizens in Niger and the FCT. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said during a…

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Troops prevent attack on Benue community after 3-hour battle with bandits

The force commander commended the troops and urged them to put the setback of the loss of their colleagues behind them. The Troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully repelled an attack by bandits on the Okokolo community in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue. The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday…

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Ibadan explosion: How to be a miner in Nigeria

We asked a geologist for an evaluation of mining operations in Nigeria. On January 16, 2024, a devastating explosion that started in the Bodija area of Ibadan rocked many other areas of the Oyo State capital. The explosion caused ruinous destruction, injuring at least 77 people and five people officially confirmed dead so far. The…

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Lagos govt only pays me N577k monthly pension – Fashola

Fashola said he’s not receiving any other benefits from the Federal Government despite being a minister for eight years. The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has disclosed that his only financial benefit from the government is the ₦577,000 monthly pension he’s receiving as a former governor of Lagos State. Contrary…

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Why we demolished buildings in Enugu Centenary City – Official

He stated that after the creation of Enugu State in 1991, the state inherited the land to build a permanent site for Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), has said it demolished buildings at the Enugu Centenary City for lack of proper approval from the state…

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Nigeria loses author of The Village Headmaster, Prof Anezi Okoro, at 94

The nonagenarian was a one-time Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) and a member of the Petroleum Development Trust Fund (PTDF). The renowned author of “One Week, One Trouble”, Prof Anezionwu Okoro dies at 94. His first son, Chukwuma Aneziokoro, confirmed his death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in…

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Tinubu demands equitable market access for developing countries

The President added that the pursuit of shared prosperity for all must be at the centre stage of multilateralism. President Bola Tinubu has called for equitable access to capital for developing countries to solve pressing challenges in the world. At the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in…

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LASUTH honours 10 staff for professional excellence

Fabamwo noted that the achievement by these individuals had put LASUTH in the limelight for its excellent work. The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has honoured 10 members of its staff for excellence in their professional examination and their significant contributions to various professional health bodies. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo…

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Police raid criminals’ hideout in Enugu, arrest 3, recover firearms

Police in the state also enjoined residents to remain law-abiding, and vigilant and to continue to give credible and actionable security information to the police. Police raided a criminals’ hideout at Centenary City, Enugu, on Friday and arrested three armed suspects. Other gang members fled the scene before they could be arrested, however. Police spokesman…

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