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Simon Ekpa: Nigerians in Finland panic as search for sponsors begins
Punch Newspaper Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa.Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. Ekpa is one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. According to sources, Nigerians in the European…
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20-hour Power Supply: NERC Issues Directive To Discos Over Band ‘A’ Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (Discos) to immediately downgrade customers in the Band A category if they are unable to deliver the promised 20 hours of power supply daily. Dafe Apkeneye, NERC’s Commissioner for Licensing and Legal, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday.…
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DHQ Gives Updates on on Arrest, Trial of Simon Ekpa in Finland
Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau,…
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List of 24 Countries Qualified for AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. Set to begin in December 2025, the tournament will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. This AFCON will showcase a thrilling mix of traditional powerhouses and…
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Two EFCC Operatives Sacked Over Alleged Corruption – Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said two staff of the agency were sacked recently over corruption allegations. Olukoyede stated this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja with the title, “Optimising the Administration of…
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Naira Slightly Appreciates in Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,730 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,678.93 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. I Can’t give up because I have a mother and two brothers — Blind 23-Yr-Old Fabiyi…0:00 / 0:00 Data from FMDQ…
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4 Nigerian Students Sentenced to Prison in UK Over Street Fight
Punch Newspaper Four Nigerian students in the United Kingdom have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a violent knife fight in Leicester. The incident was said to have occurred on November 4, 2021, on New Park Street, leaving one victim with multiple stab wounds. An investigation by the Leicester City Police authorities identified…
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THE INSIDER: How Daniel Bwala was demoted as ‘presidential spokesman’ within 24 hours
The CableNews Daniel Bwala had barely announced himself as the new presidential spokesman when Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, issued a statement saying there was no “presidential spokesman” in that sense. To boot, Onanuga announced the re-designation of Bwala as special adviser on policy communication to the president —…
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2025 UTME: JAMB begins accreditation of CBT centres
Punch Newspaper The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has commenced the accreditation of Computer-Based Test centres ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the accreditation process is a crucial step in preparation for the annual examination. According…
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Abducted Nurse Alice Loksha Escapes Boko Haram Captivity After Six Years
Kenneth Chigbu (C), Deputy Theatre Commander and representative of Theatre Commander, poses for a group photograph with Fayina Ali (2nd R) and Alice Loksha (R) at Army Barrack Maimalari Cantonment headquarter operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Audu MARTE / AFP)
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