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Military neutralises several terrorists, destroys logistics facilities in Sambisa
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that several Boko Haram Terrorists have been neutralised in air strikes executed by the Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole at Valangide in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno.
Scores killed as NAF raid Sambisa forest
The dreaded Boko Haram Islamic Sect once more suffered heavy casualties as the Nigerian Air Force fighter jets their hideouts in Bula Koroge on the fringes of the Sambisa forest in Borno State.
Troops raid Plateau Fulani settlements, burns 100 homes over colleagues death
Soldiers of Operation Safe Haven retaliate the killing of two of their colleagues by Fulani herdsmen.
NEPA/PHCN pensioners protest non-payment of N25 billion arrears
Pensioners of Nigeria Electricity Power Authority/Power Holding Company of Nigeria (NEPA/PHCN), yesterday, protested non-payment of their over N25 billion benefit arrears since 2012 till date.
One dead, three injured as fire guts Kogi settlement
One person died and three others sustained injuries when a Fulani settlement at Jingbe, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi, was completely gutted by an overnight fire.
Naira Marley hits US as court strikes out car theft charge
A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a car theft charge filed by the police against hip hop artist, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, his two brothers and their cousin.
Philip Shaibu takes over political leadership of Edo North from Adams Oshiomhole
Philip Shaibu, Edo State deputy governor, has taken over the political leadership of Edo North Senatorial District of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Official: EFCC would continue to partner credible CSOs on anti-graft war
The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has assured credible civil society organisations, CSOs, of continued partnership in the task of combating economic and financial crimes.
Police nab five over ‘kidnapping, armed robbery’ in Niger
The Police in Niger has arrested five suspects for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Rafi and Mariga local government areas of the state.
Central bank mandates indirect PSP to obtain risk-based rating
As from November 11, any institution applying for an indirect participant in the nation’s Payments System must have a satisfactory risk-based rating from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Stakeholders seek end to incessant marriage break-up
Some stakeholders, on Tuesday, identified third-party influence and lack of trust among couples as factors responsible for the collapse of marriages nowadays.
Insecurity: Miyetti Allah to extend sensitisation to other Southeast states
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), South-East zone says it will extend the shutdown of cattle markets and settlement in other states in the zone in the bid to purge itself of the violent elements.
No IPOB member arrested in Ebonyi – spokesperson
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Saturday, said no member of the group was arrested in Ebonyi state.
Kebbi governor urges herdsmen, farmers to live as family
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has urged herdsmen and farmers to live as members of same family in the state.
IPOB wants military checkpoints dismantled in Southeast
Following recent activities of officers of the Nigerian army in the Southeast, Abia in particular, members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed rage over the killing of a commercial motorcycle operator by a happy-trigger soldier in Aba over his alleged refusal to pay N100 daily illegal toll at Ohanze, in Obingwa LGA of Abia State.
PDP blasts Governor Obaseki over silence on Ruga settlement
The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of secretly conceding land to the federal government for a pilot scheme of the RUGA Settlement.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rape suit dropped in Las Vegas
A rape lawsuit against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo that made headlines when it was filed last year in Las Vegas has been quietly dropped.
Central bank: Value of money market assets outstanding hits N11.89 trillion
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the total value of money market assets outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2018 was N11.897trillion.
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Cafu: Neymar technically superior to Lionel Messi
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Juventus cut Cristiano Ronaldo, Maurizio Sarri, others’ salaries
Shares in Italian football giants Juventus surged Monday after the club’s decision to cut their players’ salaries in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wimbledon will be cancelled – German official
Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the grasscourt Grand Slam this week due to the coronavirus pandemic, German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president Dirk Hordorff has told Sky Sports.
Nigeria boxing federation favoured by Olympic postponement – board member
Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) board member Azania Omo Agege has stated that the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 due to the Covid-19 break is a bit of favour.
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Canada premier’s wife recovers from coronavirus
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has recovered from the novel coronavirus, she said Saturday.
Femi Falana urges President Buhari to declare state of emergency on coronavirus
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist Femi Falana has made an appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a proclamation of a state of emergency over the rising spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
Sudan frees thousands of prisoners over virus fears
Authorities in Sudan have ordered the release of thousands of prisoners to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading in the country's jails, state media reported Wednesday.
APC: Nigerians want a working president, not a talker
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says a majority of Nigerians want a working president but that only a few want one who talks.
Scarcity of protective materials hits Lagos hospitals
Health workers in Lagos State may currently be at risk as the scarcity of personal protective equipment, especially masks, infrared thermometers, sanitisers and protective coverall has hit many of the public hospitals in the state.