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NAF aircraft crashes in Port Harcourt
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday morning. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement. He…
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Blinken steps up call for Israel to spare civilians in strongest remarks yet
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has clearly laid out benchmarks for the protection of civilians in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. In the strongest and most…
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Gunmen attack residence of electoral commissioner in Kogi State
In the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The armed…
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FAAN bans use of ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags at Nigerian airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has banned the use of ‘Ghana Must Go’ sacks by passengers at all airports in the country. According to a circular…
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Paul Bassey elected Vice President of African Clubs Association
The Chairman of Akwa United Football Club of Nigeria, Elder Paul Bassey has been elected as the 2nd Vice President of African Clubs Association (ACA) at the launching…
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Senate begins debate on N27.5trn budget without documentation
Senators yesterday began debate on the general principles of the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion presented before the joint session of the National Assembly President Bola Tinubu…
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Explosion rocks Gaza, Israel intercepts rocket as truce ‘expires
Israel’s military said it intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza early on Friday while Hamas-affiliated media reported sounds of gunfire and explosions in the north of the coastal…
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Three Suspected Robbers Apprehended In Benue
The Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVGs) have again apprehended three armed robbery suspects at the boundary between Opkokwu and Ogbadibo, Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.…
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AIG, 2 Others To Pay N20m For Akwa Ibom Monarch’s Detention
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital has ordered a N20 million damages against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the unlawful arrest and…