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Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass

Two rival factions of the NURTW  clashed violently today in Obalende lagos state.Witnesses report gunshots and violence forcing residents and bystanders to flee in terror.The situation has been neutralised and peace has returned but they have been reports of several injured and feared dead.Several questions remain unanswered including the cause of the clash, names of… Continue reading Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass

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NUJ FCT Council Calls For Release of Kidnapped Punch Reporter_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Union of Journalist , Abuja council has called for the immediate release of their colleague, Victor Nnodim who was kidnapped Thursday night at about 11 pm in his residence in Kubwa. A statement jointly signed. by the council Chairman Emmanuel Ogbeche and Secretary of council, Ochiaka Agwu condemned the kidnap which it described… Continue reading NUJ FCT Council Calls For Release of Kidnapped Punch Reporter_Ada Nkong

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IGP to Handover_Ada Nkong

President Muhamadu Buhari has reportedly asked the IGP to hand over.The Nations reports there were strong indications Tuesday night that President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu to hand over. Newsannexonline recalls Adamu completed his 35 years service on Monday. Customarily he is expected to have handed over to the most… Continue reading IGP to Handover_Ada Nkong

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CDS, Other Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri Head Quarters of Operation Lafiya Dole_Ada Nkong

New Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor on Sunday led other Service Chiefs on an operational visit to the Headquarters, Command and Control Centre of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. Their visit to the theatre for the war against Boko Haram comes a few days after they met with… Continue reading CDS, Other Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri Head Quarters of Operation Lafiya Dole_Ada Nkong

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Repentant Bandits Played Role in Release of Kankara Boys- Garba Shehu _Ada Nkong

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has explained how repentant bandits played a role in securing the release of over 300 schoolboys abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina. Shehu who disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily said although no ransom was paid, there were negotiations with the… Continue reading Repentant Bandits Played Role in Release of Kankara Boys- Garba Shehu _Ada Nkong

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Abducted Kankara Boys Regain Freedom _Ada Nkong

MORE than 300 school children abducted from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, have regained their freedom after spending almost one week in captivity. The news was broken on Twitter by the presidency on Thursday. President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed release of kidnapped students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, describing… Continue reading Abducted Kankara Boys Regain Freedom _Ada Nkong

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Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene

Kidnapped wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo state governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, has been rescued by the personnel of the Amotekun corps in the state. Some of the kidnappers were reportedly arrested by the personnel of the security outfit. Mrs Ale was kidnapped at Owena in ldanre on Thursday night while travelling from… Continue reading Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene

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Lagos State Police Command Warns Residents Against Proposed Protest_Ada Nkong

Residents of Lagos state have been warned against any form of planned protest, procession, or gathering under any guise in the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, conveyed the warning Thursday in a statement on behalf of the Lagos state Police command. He said the police would resist any protest… Continue reading Lagos State Police Command Warns Residents Against Proposed Protest_Ada Nkong

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Commemoration of UNSCR-1325 2Oth Anniversary: Minister of Women Affairs Appeals to Nigerian Youths

The Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen has appealed to Nigerian youths to give government some time to address the issues raised by the #EndSARS protest. The minister who spoke during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the UNSCR-1325 in Abuja said she was heartbroken at the loss of lives of vibrant persons… Continue reading Commemoration of UNSCR-1325 2Oth Anniversary: Minister of Women Affairs Appeals to Nigerian Youths