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Nigerian Army provides free medical services to community in Ondo
The Nigerian Army on Sunday provided free medical services to people of Ugbo community in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State.
House of Reps ask General Buratai to relocate barracks away from University of Maiduguri
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, to relocate the Giwa Barracks in Galtimari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, 10km away from the University of Maiduguri.
Bolivia’s Morales departs for exile in Mexico
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s first indigenous president departed Monday for exile in Mexico, leaving behind a country in turmoil after his abrupt resignation as president.
Yemen government, separatists to sign power-sharing deal on Tuesday
Yemen’s internationally recognised government will sign an agreement with southern separatists on Tuesday aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the country’s long-running civil war, Yemeni and Saudi officials said.
Ten killed in Mozambique jihadist attack
Ten people were killed in an ambush attributed to jihadists in Mozambique's far north, witnesses said Friday, the latest attack in a region where suspected Islamist extremists have waged a campaign of terror for two years.
Number of hostages ‘killed’ as Rakhine rebels, Myanmar army clash
A number of hostages seized by ethnic Rakhine rebels in a raid on a ferry packed with scores of Myanmar security forces have been killed, the insurgents and army said late Sunday, blaming each other for the deaths.
Pakistan denies use of airspace to Indian prime minister
Pakistan on Saturday said it denied India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi permission to fly through its airspace due to “ongoing grave human rights violations” in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Ethiopian premier Abiy Ahmed denounces killings in demonstrations
After winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize,Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has seen his reputation put to test following recent violence in his country that led to the killing of 67 people last week in demonstrations.
Gunmen abduct teacher, two others in Kaduna
Unknown gunmen have abducted, the Head teacher, Abdul Hafiz Abdullahi, of Dangamji, Primary School and two others at Doka filling station, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State.
ICC urged to investigate security forces, Boko Haram’s atrocities in Northeast Nigeria
Amnesty International has again asked the International Criminal Court to open investigations into alleged atrocities committed by the Nigerian security forces and Boko Haram in North East.
UN: 85 killed in violence on Afghanistan’s presidential election day
A special report released by the UN on Tuesday said 85 civilians were killed in election-related violence on the polling day in Afghanistan’s presidential election held last month.
IPOB: No insecurity in South-East, no need for Operation Python Dance 4
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, on Saturday, said there was no insecurity in the South-East geopolitical zone, to warrant the launch of the ongoing Operation Python Dance 4, in the region, by the army.
Police condemns extortion of motorists by vigilante groups in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has frowned at the indiscriminate mounting of roadblocks by vigilante groups in some parts of the state.
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Israel condemns Turkish military operation in Syria
Israel on Thursday condemned the Turkish military operation in Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria and offered humanitarian assistance to Kurds.
Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurdish forces
Turkey launched an assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria yesterday with air strikes and artillery fire reported along the border.
Army chief orders aggressive postures against bandits, criminals
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has directed troops fighting bandits, marauders and other criminals in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States, among others, to deal decisively with all criminal elements in their areas of operations.
Military committed to constitutional role – Army chief
Military authorities wednesday restated commitment to their constitutional role of safeguarding the territorial integrity of the nation even as they intensified operations against criminal elements across the country.
Soldiers rescue 57 hostages, kill 2 terrorists, recover arms, ammunitions in Borno
The Nigerian Army said its troops fighting the counter-insurgency war in the North East have killed two terrorists and rescued 51 civilians held hostage by the terrorists.
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Fourth Industrial Revolution: Nigeria’s full participation key to economic growth
The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has stressed the need for Nigeria to participate fully in the fourth industrial revolution.
Bayelsa election: PDP candidate wins own local council
He polled 15,360 votes to defeat his closest rival, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who had 8,934 votes in the final results from Kolokuma Opokuma local government in Bayelsa State.
Nigeria launches campaign to protect over 28 million children against measles, meningitis
In an effort to continue boosting the immunity of children against measles and meningitis, the Federal Government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) launched a campaign to reach more than 28 million children with lifesaving vaccines.
Kogi elections: Missing INEC staff found
The 30 missing ad-hoc staff of the electoral commission, INEC, who were reported missing have been found.
Euro 2020 takes shape as Netherlands, Germany, Croatia qualify
The Netherlands, Germany and World Cup finalists Croatia expanded a list of big hitters to qualify for Euro 2020 on Saturday as the trio booked their places at next summer’s finals.
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Dream Team midfielder pays respect to Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu
Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru says he has dreams of emulating Austin Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu as he looks forward to tonight’s AFCON U-23 group B clash against the Young Chipopolo of Zambia at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.
Miyetti Allah faults HURIWA for calling herders terrorists
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the Human Right Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) for calling its members terrorists.
Communications minister orders deactivation of voicemails on existing phone lines
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has ordered the deactivation of voicemail services on all existing phone lines in the country.
Kogi guber: Voting begins with massive turnout
Voting has commenced in the Kogi Governorship and National Assembly election in the western senatorial district of the state, reports have it.
Olusegun Runsewe: 30 countries to participate in 2019 INAC
Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Chief Olusegun Runsewe, on Friday said no fewer than 30 countries would participate in the International Arts and Crafts Expo slated to hold in Abuja.