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Obaseki assures players, visitors of security as Edo hosts Super Eagles Nov 13
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the safety and security of players, supporters and all other visitors coming to the state for the Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone…
Bandits kill one, kidnap wife of District Head, 9 others in Zamfara
At least one person has been killed while 10 others including the wife of the district head of Dan Kurma village in Zamfara State, Hajiya Baraka Sani Usman were kidnapped when suspected bandits invaded the community on Thursday.…
DHQ denies claims that soldiers killed 4 persons, dumped bodies in Jos pond
The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that four persons were killed by soldiers and their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during clampdown on looters of private properties in the state.
The Coordinator, Defence Media…
‘How SARS tortured me for 22 days until I lost my pregnancy’, Woman tells Lagos Panel
The once dreaded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) may have been disbanded by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, but gory details of how they brutalized and unleashed unforgettable mayhem on the citizenry took centre…
US election: Trump, Biden supporters vandalise campaign signs
The millions of signs that Americans place on their lawns during election season are increasingly being vandalized or removed by disgruntled neighbors, a sign of the acutely hostile political climate.
After signs expressing…
Legendary James Bond actor, Sean Connery dies at 90
Legendary British actor Sean Connery, best known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven films, has died aged 90, his family told the BBC on Saturday.
The Scottish actor, who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards…
American kidnapped in Niger regains freedom
An American citizen kidnapped by gunmen in Niger earlier this week has been freed, the country’s defence minister told AFP on Saturday.
“I confirm the American hostage was released last night,” minister Issoufou Katambe said,…
Insurgency: Army produces 5 locally Resistant Mines Ambush Vehicles
As parts of effort to defeat insurgency in different parts of the country , the Nigerian army has produced 5 Mines Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs) .
The Commander of Nigeria Army Engineering Command, Major General…
Amotekun: Oyo releases list of successful applicants, begins training
The list of successful applicants from the recent recruitment exercise of the Amotekun corps in Oyo State has been released.
According to a statement by the commandant of the security outfit, all candidates are to check their…
Makinde orders appointees to seek approval before talking to the press
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has directed government appointees and party officials to request approval before making media appearance.
The governor gave the directive through a circular issued by the Secretary to the…