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Abducted ABSU Student Regains Freedom
The last student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, remaining in the custody of kidnappers has been released. The student was abducted along with some persons while journeying along the Okigwe-Uturu Road, on Wednesday. Making the announcement was the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, who tweeted via his handle @GovernorIkpeazu. He wrote: “It is…
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Shiite Members Allegedly Stab Police Officer To Death in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command said one of its officers, Ezekiel Adama, was stabbed to death during the Friday violent protest by membersThe Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command said one of its officers, Ezekiel Adama, was stabbed to death during the Friday violent protest by members of the disbanded Islamic Movement of…
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Recruitment: NDLEA Releases Shortlist For Final Screening of Qualified Candidates
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released a shortlist for the final screening of qualified candidates for narcotic officers and narcotic assistants cadres. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the screening exercise, which was suspended…
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7 Suspected Rapists Gang-raped 15-year-old Girl in Delta
Seven suspected rapists have been accused of Gang-raping 15-year-old Girl in the Isele-Uku community in Delta state. The unfortunate incident was shared on Facebook by Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu. “Our attention was drawn to a case of a young girl aged 15 who was raped by seven able bodied men in Issele-Uku yesterday. “The young girl…
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Army Foils Attempt To Attack Imo Police Station, Kills Scores of Gunmen (Graphic Photos)
The Nigerian Army has foiled an attempt by suspected members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to attack the Area Command and Police station in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. Mr Yerima revealed that eleven IPOB/ESN terrorists…
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How N165 Billion Cash Led To Suspension of NPA Boss, Hadiza
By Yusuf Alli and Faith Yahaya, Abuja Strong indications emerged on Friday that alleged non-remittance of 2016-2020 operating surpluses of N165.3 billion to the Federation Account by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) may have led to the suspension of the Managing Director of the agency, Hadiza Bala Usman. Her suspension also stemmed from alleged insubordination…
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NIN: Jamb Arrests Two For Impersonation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has lauded the efficacy of the National Identity Number (NIN) in minimizing cases of impersonation during registration, thereby, improving the credibility of the system. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated this in Abuja, when he paraded two persons arrested for tempering with the credibility of the system during…
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Recruitment: NIS Sends Message To Successful Applicants
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, says it will publish the names of successful candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise on May 10. The Comptroller-General of the agency, Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He said 4,120 applicants had been approved for employment by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him,…
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What Transpired During My ‘Invitation’, Father Mbaka Recounts Experience
Leader of Catholic Adoration ministry in Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has recounted what transpired when he was allegedly detained for 24 hours by the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev CVC Onaga. Mbaka stated that the Bishop did not kidnap him as speculated, but that the meeting he thought was a private one turned…
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UNILAG Announces Full Resumption of Academic, Other Activities, Gives Conditions
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, on Friday, announced the full resumption of academic and other activities on both physical classrooms and online platforms for students, workers and other stakeholders as applicable. By this announcement, students across levels will from next Monday, May 10, be on campus for lectures and also in hostels strictly by…
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