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Security beef up as bandits sustain attacks on Katsina communities
Ahead of the rescheduled presidential and National Assembly elections, armed bandits have continued to terrorise a number of communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Five killed, several kidnapped in Boko Haram attacks in Chad
Boko Haram jihadists killed five people, wounded five others, and kidnapped nine — including six women — in attacks on two villages in western Chad, an official source told AFP Thursday.
Minister: Shamima Begum is British, has no claim to Bangladesh
Shamima Begum, a British teenager who who ran away from home to live in ISIL's so-called caliphate, will not be allowed to enter Bangladesh, the South Asian country's state minister for foreign affairs has told Al Jazeera.
Nigerian wrestlers to go on Germany tour
Head of Nigeria Wrestling team, Purity Akuh has revealed that the trio of Odunayo Adekuoroye, Aminat Adeniyi, and Blessing Oborududu will be embarking on two-week training tournaments tour of Europe as they intensify preparations towards Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
FIFA to decide Women’s 2023 World Cup host in secret
Football's world governing body has been heavily criticised for failing to put the decision to a vote, as happens with the men's World Cup.
Mercy Akide: Falcons needs more grade ‘A’ friendlies to be ready for World Cup
With the Women’s World Cup a few months away, former Super Falcons attacker Mercy Akide has called upon the Nigeria Federation to organize grade A friendly matches for the team if they are to deliver at the Mundial.
Kajuru killings: PDP guber candidate calls for arrest of perpetrators
The Kaduna state gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isah Ashiru, has urged the state government and security agencies to fish out and prosecute those involved in the killings of villagers in Kajuru area of the state.
Caster Semenya takes gender rule challenge to sports court
Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya of South Africa went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday to challenge proposed rules that could force her to lower her testosterone levels.
Muslim clerics demand arrest, prosecution of suspects in Kaduna killings
The Council of Imams and Ulamas on Sunday called on the Kaduna State Government to immediately apprehend and prosecute the masterminds of the Killings of 66 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.
Lagos CP: Election day offenders will face immediate prosecution
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, says the security agency is working with the judiciary to ensure that persons arrested for offences on election days are tried immediately.
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China rejects Turkey criticism on Uighurs, denies poet’s death
China has hit back at claims by Turkey over its treatment of Uighur people, and denied reports a prominent poet and musician from the ethnic Muslim minority was tortured to death in prison.
Kwara PDP women protest against new police commissioner
Scores of women, who are also members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the weekend, protested against the posting of Commissioner of Police Kayode Egbetokun to Kwara State.
Former Ethiopia premier to lead AU Observation Mission to Nigeria
Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegne, will be leading the African Union (AU) Elections Observation Mission to Nigeria for the February 16, presidential and National Assembly elections.
Lagos stadium agog for President Buhari’s Next Level campaign
The Teslim Balogun Stadium Lagos, on Saturday bubbled with a lot of activities as residents and the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) faithful thronged the venue for the 2019 Presidential campaign rally.
Three Kogi government aides survive auto crash
Three Aides of the Kogi State Government on Saturday survived an auto crash along the Obajana-Kabba Road on their way to Isanlu for the APC women’s rally.
Election: Council urges women to guide husbands, children against violence
The National Council for Women Society (NCWS) has called on Nigerian women to counsel their husbands, sons and other male relatives and acquaintances, including women not to engage in any acts that will draw our nation back as we vote in the coming elections.
Saudi Arabia creates app to track women’s movement
Saudi Arabia has created an application that allows male guardians to track and prevent women from travelling due to the rise in the number of women recently fleeing the ultra-conservative kingdom.
DHQ warns personnel against fraternising with political parties
As Nigeria prepares for the presidential election next week Saturday, February 16, 2019, the Defence Headquarters has warned it personnel against fraternising with any political party or association.
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Appeal Court reverses judgment barring Zamfara APC candidates from contesting
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division Thursday night upturned the decision of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court which barred the All Progressives Congress (APC) from fielding candidates in the forthcoming general elections in Zamfara state.
Telsa begins delivery of Model 3 in China
Tesla Inc has started delivering Model 3 cars in China slightly ahead of schedule, as it looks to revive its sales that have been hit hard by Sino-U.S. trade tensions.
Nemanja Vidic: Paul Pogba can become world’s best player
Manchester United star Paul Pogba can become the best player in the world, according to Nemanja Vidic.
Three Nollywood films selected for Hollywood exhibition
Three Nigerian films, Lionheart, King of Boys and Up North, are selected for showcase at the 2019 edition of ‘Nollywood in Hollywood’ slated to hold on March 22 and 23 in Hollywood California, USA.
Edo Speaker loses bid to claim APC House of Reps ticket
Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Kabiru Adjoto, yesterday lost his bid for the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives ticket for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency after the Federal High Court sitting in Benin turned down his petition.
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Governor Ortom expresses disappointment over elections postponement
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Ex-Governor Uduaghan: I’m not aware I have case in court
Following the recent judgement of a high court that declared the Delta South senatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan’s nomination a nullity, the former governor has disclosed that he was not aware of having a case in court.
HURIWA: INEC under Mahmood Yakubu a disappointment
HURIWA in the statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the decision as the clearest sign that the current hierarchy of INEC is programmed to deliver a choreographed and highly manipulated electoral process, which is predetermined by the “Chairman and his cohorts” to favour the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari.
NDE trains 1,300 women, unemployed youths in Kogi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Salamatu Umar-Eluma, gave empowerment opportunity to 1,300 unemployed youths at Anyigba in the Eastern Senatorial District of Kogi State.
BBNaija will hold another audition online
Multichoice, a video entertainment and internet company, says it will hold an online audition for the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show.