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Woman allegedly hit by Plateau governor’s convoy dies in hospital
A woman who was allegedly hit by the convoy of Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has died at the Plateau State Specialists Hospital.
The 70-year-old woman died on Saturday.
It was gathered that the governor was on his…
One die, three injured in Ikoyi car crash
One person died while three others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Sunday.
Spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, Nosa Okunbor, said the accident occurred around 01.40…
Yoruba in Kwara, Kogi ask FG to merge them with South-West through boundary adjustment
Yoruba communities in Kwara and Kogi states have asked the Federal Government to adjust the boundaries of the two states so as to merge them with the South-West region.
Yoruba speaking communities occupy seven local government…
Only 18 lives died in attack on Zulum’s convoy – Army
The Nigerian Army has said only 18 lives were lost in the attack on the convoy of Borno State governor, Zulum.
There were reports that no fewer than 30 lives were lost in the incident.
But the Nigerian Army, in a statement…
Strike: Gov Fayemi meets with NLC, TUC, to hold talks with Buhari
In a last minute effort to stop the planned nationwide industrial action over recent increases in the price of petrol and electricity tariffs, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi…
Nigeria records 136 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 136 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
With the latest number of cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total 58, 198 cases so far.
The breakdown of the…
Trump nominates Amy Barrett to Supreme Court
Even with the obvious opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans, President Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, picking a strong conservative to replace the late liberal justice…
Buhari condemns attack on Governor Zulum’s convoy, mourns security men
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Friday’s ambush on the entourage of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, which led to the death of security officials and some operatives of Civilian-JTF.
The president however asked…
Attack: We must remain resolute in fight against insurgency says Zulum
Smarting from his shock escape from Biko Haram attack on his convoy which led to the death of about 30 persons including soldiers and policemen, Governor Babagana Zulum on Saturday said government must remain resolute in the…
Scores killed as NAF jets strike insurgents’ camps
The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday that several insurgents were killed at Tongule, Bone and Isari B Musa communities in Borno State during airstrikes carried out by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole under the…