President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Reverend Lawan Andimi, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika by Boko Haram terrorists. In a series of tweets on Tuesday, the President described the murder of the clergyman as inhuman and vowed to ensure the insurgents pay dearly for their actions. He […]
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The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has introduced 29 Nigerian words and expressions in the January updates to its glossary. Although OED’s World English editor, Danica Salazar, announced this in a blog post last week, the news of the latest addition went viral recently. She said, “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings from […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mister, Mohammed Adoke, on Tuesday. The EFCC filed 12 counts against Mr Adoke, Aliyu Abubakar, Rasky Gbinigie, as well as Malabu Oil and Gas Limited. Others listed on the charge sheet are Nigeria Agip […]
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The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, says his administration will soon launch community police to boost security in the state. Governor Ganduje said this while addressing his supporters shortly after the supreme court validated his victory in the March election. “We are going to launch community policing very soon in Kano. Security is for the […]
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At least two persons were killed on Sunday, as pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) exploded in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. Ibrahim Farinloye, acting zonal coordinator of The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the south-west, confirmed this to NAN on Sunday. The raging fire caused panic among the residents of […]
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The executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, has approved the redeployment of top directors in the agency. It was gathered that at least 50 directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and over 100 other staff of the agency were affected in the massive shake-up. The transfers, it was gathered, was a […]
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Real Madrid climbed above Barcelona to top La Liga on Saturday as Casemiro scored twice to defeat Sevilla 2-1. Casemiro’s double proved the difference amid a three-goal flurry early in the second half, with Luuk de Jong briefly drawing Sevilla level. Madrid were underwhelming at the Santiago Bernabeu, at times reverting back to the stodgy […]
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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have been stripped of their royal titles. The pair can no longer officially represent the Queen at any outing. The couple will also stop having access to public funds associated with royal duties. The palace also explained that the development did not come as a surprise to the […]
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Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has reacted angrily to his team’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. The manager said he is looking to bring in attackers. Chelsea wasted the chance to go clear in fourth place, as they lost thanks to Isaac Hayden’s late goal. Chelsea could end the weekend nine points behind Leicester in […]
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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the death of a man in a hotel, in Ibusa community. Commenting on the incident, the command spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya told journalists on Friday in Asaba that the incident occurred on Thursday in Ibusa community, near Asaba. The police image maker said the […]
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