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Botched Nationwide Strike: Police Dismiss Nine Officers (See Names)
The Nigeria Police Force have announced the dismissal of nine of its men on the order of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba for allegedly spearheading the aborted strike action in the country over poor salary structure among others . According to a Police signal issued by the CP in charge Police Provost, the…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Feature
Tapping on an unsaved number that has been sent on a chat will open an in-app menu that allows users to chat with the person if they are on WhatsApp. WhatsApp is one of the most commonly used instant messaging apps in the whole world. Many of us these days have most of our communication…
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What You Should Know About Convicted Kano-born Atheist, Mubarak Bala
Following the conviction of Kano-born atheist, Mubarak Bala over blasphemy against Allah and His Prophet (SAW). Here are some interesting facts about the acclaimed Humanist as compiled by Daily Trust. Bala is president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria. Bala was arrested for blasphemy and was consequently arraigned, and convicted. Bala, who had initially pleaded…
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BREAKING: PDP throws open 2023 Presidential ticket
Punch Newspaper As its mandate ends Tuesday, the 37-person zoning committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has flung open its presidential ticket to all aspirants; The PUNCH has learned. The decision came after a meeting on Tuesday at the Benue State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the committee threw…
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Senate Passes Bill To Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences and Biomedical Technology in Six Geo-political Zones
The Senate, Tuesday, passed a bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Medical Sciences and Biomedical Technology across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. The bill was passed during plenary after the chamber considered a report on it by the Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). Chairman of the Committee, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (Kwara…
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FG Uncovers 1500 Civil Servants With Fake Appointment Letters
The Federal Government has uncovered over 1,500 civil servants who passed through the back door to join the Federal civil service with fake appointment letters in the past year. Over 1,000 culprits were said to have been discovered in one ministry while 500 others found in other ministries, departments and agencies during a service-wide verification…
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NIN-SIM Linkage: Nigerians Groan Over Sudden Disconnection of Phone Lines
Mobile network subscribers in Owerri who were barred from making calls on Tuesday, decried the impact of the ban by telecommunication companies on their businesses. Some of the respondents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, said they have lost millions of naira to the sudden disconnection of their mobile network lines. Recall that…
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Alleged Extortion: Be Factual in Your Allegation, JAMB Boss Tells Lawmakers
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has expressed displeasure with the House of Representatives, saying the latter’s move to probe its activities following an allegation that it extorted candidates sitting for the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, was in bad faith. Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, speaking…
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Blasphemy: Kano Atheist Sentenced To 24 Years Imprisonment
Self-confessed atheist, Mubarak Bala, has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment for blasphemy by the state High Court sitting at Audu Bako. Bala, who is the president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, pleaded guilty to committing blasphemy against Allah (SWT) and Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He made the headlines in 2020 when was arrested at…
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Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kaduna, Kill Scores of Officers
Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military base in Polewire area of Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, killing 11 soldiers and injuring 19 others. Three members of a local vigilante group also lost their lives, while two others suffered injuries during the attack. It’s gathered that the gun duel between the military and the terrorists lasted…
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