![An Indian police officer fires tear smoke shell on Kashmiri protesters on December 17 [Mukhtar Khan-AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/22101702-218x150.jpg "Two killed in Kashmir as Donald Trump offers to mediate")
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Military, paramilitary agencies plan joint border security exercise
A joint border security exercise involving the military, paramilitary and intelligence agencies is underway as part of government’s strategic, multi-sectoral effort aimed at securing Nigeria’s land and maritime borders.
N3 billion scam: Presidency weighs options on Winifred Oyo-Ita
Despite denial of non-receipt of her resignation letter, the Presidency has begun weighing options regarding the continued stay in office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita.
Senator Ekweremadu: Those who attacked me were under the influence of alcohol, drugs
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Monday said that members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, who attacked him weekend in Nuremberg, Germany, were under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Ijaw youths stop Asari Dokubo from holding Biafran meeting in Bayelsa
A bloody clash was averted on Saturday by the police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following failed attempts by a former militant leader and Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, to hold an expanded inaugural meeting in support of Biafra.
Rangers monitor CAFCC opponent in AS Mania vs Pelicans clash
Nigeria’s second flag-bearers in the CAF Confederation Cup competition, Rangers International, say they are monitoring the Preliminary Round fixture between AS Mania Union of DR Congo and Pelicans of Gabon which winner will face the Flying Antelopes in next round.
Ohanaeze: It is too early to start 2023 politics
The socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned the Igbo people, especially the youths against heating up the polity by discussing the 2023 presidential election, saying it was too early for such move, even when the 2019 election outcome is still being contested in court.
Southern, Middle Belt leaders berate PDP BOT chairman on Ruga
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, yesterday, faulted the chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Walil Jubril, for supporting the suspended RUGA project.
Group expresses confidence in Cross River election tribunal
A group known as the Conference for Good Governance and Justice in Cross River State has expressed confidence in the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in the state to ensure justice is administered in the petitions before it.
Pro-democracy group faults sacking of Cross River REC, says it’s unconstitutional
A pro-democracy group, National Coalition for Progressive Change, has lashed out at Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for sacking the Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr. Frankland Briyai, over non-compliance with code of conduct.
Oil sector: NNPC boss commends Nigerian Army
The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, on Tuesday commended the country’s military for providing a secure environment for the corporation to carry out its functions.
AfDB identifies 14 sites for agro-industrial processing zones in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it has identified 14 sites for the proposed Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria.
Senator Enang: Ruga to gulp N2.2 billion in 2019
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, at the weekend called on states in the southern part of the country to support the implementation of the proposed RUGA cattle settlement programme by making land available.
NAHCON floats medical ‘caravan’ for Hajj days
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)’s medical team has introduced a Caravan System of health delivery to the pilgrims this year in the Mashaa’ir (religious sites) areas of Muna, Arafat and Muzdalifah.
Senator Omo-Agege: No Nigerian will regret President Buhari’s re-election
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, said that no voting age of any Nigerian will regret re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, saying that Mr President was committed to solving myriads of problems confronting the country.
Nigerian Army establishes new battalion in Daura
The Nigerian Army this month established a new battalion in President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown of Daura, Katsina State.
APC: North Central losing billions to dearth of development agenda
The All Progressives Congress (APC), North-central, has lamented that the geo-political zone is losing billions of naira to lack of economic development agenda.
FIFA U-20 WWC: Governor Obaseki assures Edo is prepared to host world
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state is ready to host the world as the international football governing body, FIFA, commences tour of facilities in Nigeria’s bid to host the 2020 Under-20 female soccer fiesta.
Xenophobia: NANS threatens reprisal over attacks in South Africa
National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has condemned the continued xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa, noting that if such continues, the association will be forced to retaliate.
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Three policemen killed as robbers attack Nasarawa dusty governor
Suspected armed robbers on Tuesday attacked the convoy of Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, killing three policemen and a civilian.
Atiku Abubakar: No cause for alarm over Supreme Court ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, failed to persuade the Supreme Court to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to grant them access to the controversial server they said was used to electronically transmit results of the February 23 presidential election.
Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru set for Diamond League return
Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru has been handed the opportunity to prove he has the big occasion temperament following his re-admission to the IAAF Diamond League stage barely six weeks after his misadventure to the EBS Herculis in Monaco where he came in last (10.26 seconds) in the 100m event.
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Two killed in Kashmir as Donald Trump offers to mediate
A suspected militant and a policeman were killed in the first gun battle since New Delhi stripped Indian Kashmir of its autonomy, police said Wednesday after US President Donald Trump offered to mediate the “explosive” situation.
Adrian: Liverpool’s defenders are like animals
Liverpool's defenders play "like animals", according to goalkeeper Adrian, following the club's Super Cup success and strong start to the new Premier League season.
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Ukraine friendly: Maduka Okoye thanks God for Super Eagles call up
Bundesliga second division side Fortuna Düsseldorf goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed delight after getting a call up to showcase his skills with the Super Eagles.
NLC: Minimum wage negotiations still ongoing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has dispelled ongoing reports that negotiations between the organised labour and the Technical Committee on Consequential Adjustment of the new minimum wage had stopped.
Gunmen raping our girls, robbing us – Rivers polytechnic students
The Speaker of Students’ Union Government Parliament, Bayonne Simeon, of Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State has bemoaned the insecurity of students living off-campus.
Manchester United condemn online racist abuse of Paul Pogba after penalty miss
Manchester United are working on identifying individuals who racially abused Paul Pogba online after the midfielder missed a penalty in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
VON lauds NNPC on reputation turnaround
The Voice of Nigeria, the mass communication apparatus dedicated to dissemination of information from the country to the outside world, has applauded the improved global reputation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which was accentuated with the appointment of Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Managing Director.