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Alleged Money Laundering: Court adjourns ex-Air Force chief’s trial

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The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed March 17 for judgement in the money laundering case involving a former Chief of Air Staff, Mohammed Umar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge, Nnamdi Dimgba, fixed the date for judgement after the prosecution and the defence teams made their final submissions at […]

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What It Means For Africa, and Nigeria

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By: Samuel Agbelusi On 21 February 2022, the Russian Federation Council unanimously authorised Putin to use military force outside Russia’s borders. Two days later, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, its neighbour to the southwest, marking a dramatic escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. Putin announced a ‘special military operation’ in […]

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Ex-Ukraine star Voronin quits coaching job at Dynamo Moscow

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Former Ukraine international and Liverpool forward Andriy Voronin has quit his coaching role at Dynamo Moscow over Russia’s invasion of his home country. The 42-year-old gave up his job as assistant coach and flew with his family to Germany. “I can’t live in a country that’s at war with my country,” he told Munich-based Sueddeutsche […]

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Court remands one for murder, kidnapping in Rivers

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A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has remanded one Soniabari Sagha in the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cultism, kidnapping and murder. According to a charge sheet, Sagha and others including Confidence Kirinee, had on the 5th of March, 2019, allegedly conspired to kidnap and kill […]

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Reps introduce HIV Trust Fund Bill

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The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, introduced a Bill for an Act to establish the National HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria. The Bill, which is being sponsored by Rep. Ibrahim Makama Misau (Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency of Bauchi State), passed first reading on the floor of the green chamber on Wednesday. This is coming exactly one […]

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Security operatives kill over 200 terrorists in Niger

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The Niger State government has said joint security operations have led to the death of over 200 terrorists in the state in the past three days. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Internal Security, Mr Emmanuel Umar, while briefing journalists at the Government House, Minna, under the […]

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Ukraine: Only persons documented with Nigerian Embassies will be evacuated – FG

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The Federal Government has said that only persons documented with Nigerian Embassies will be eligible for evacuation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, stated that arrangements are being concluded for the evacuation of the first batch of Nigerian nationals willing to return home through Romania, Poland and Hungary. […]

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JUST IN: I will sell Chelsea and send proceeds to Ukraine victims, says Abramovich

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Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea football club on Wednesday attested that he will sell the Premier League club amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich has also decided that it is in the “best interest” of the Champions League holders if he parts ways with the club he has transformed since his purchase in 2003. “As I have […]

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Attahiru Jega: Nigeria in process of total collapse

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A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has stated that Nigeria is in the process of total collapse. This was stated on Wednesday by the former INEC boss in Abuja at the 2022 Workers’ Political Conference organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress. He described the 2023 general elections as […]

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South African man kills girlfriend over alleged cheating

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A 45-year-old man identified as Juta Mosadi, has been arrested by the police in connection with the alleged murder of his 33-year-old girlfriend, Gaitewe Kabasie. The police spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani, who disclosed in a statement said the Mosadi had an argument with the girlfriend at their residential place at Dinokana, Lehurutshe outside Zeerust. […]

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2023 general elections: CAN reveals major fear

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the disturbing security situation in Nigeria might not allow the 2023 general elections to be free, fair and credible, if the voters are not allowed to go out to exercise their inalienable rights due to fear of being harmed, kidnapped or killed. A statement obtained by …

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JUST IN: Over 200 bandits killed in Niger state [PHOTOS]

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More than 200 terrorists, known locally as bandits, have been killed by security agents in Niger State in the last four days. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar made this known on Wednesday during a briefing on the security situation in the state. According to …

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Kanayo O Kanayo sends ’emotional’ message to Buhari over Nnamdi Kanu

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Actor and lawyer, Kanayo O Kanayo, on Wednesday pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene, and release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the veteran actor expressed sadness about the heightened insecurity in the southeast region. He also stated that the sit-at-home days is not what …

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[BREAKING] Russia-Ukraine war: Buhari orders release of $8.5m to evacuate Nigerians

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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the release of $8.5 million (N3.5 billion) to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to facilitate the immediate evacuation of Nigerians trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the directive came following the approval of a joint memo presented to the Federal Executive Council …

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JUST IN: Disaster averted as Nigerian Army neutralises suicide bomber in Borno

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Insurgents of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched an attack 3 kilometres to Ajigin Bulabulin village in Borno State, reportedly to ascertain the firepower of the troops of the Special Forces Brigade. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the terrorists however met a stiff resistance. Subsequently, they sent a suicide bomber, who, on Tuesday, …

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Why Buhari should have adopted political solution in Nnamdi Kanu’s case – Retired CSP

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A retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) in Imo State, Chukwudi Nwokoro, has said dialogue still remains the best option to resolve the crisis in the southeast region. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Nwokoro described the situation in the southeast as a guerilla kind of war which requires a carrot and stick approach, warning that it …

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BREAKING: Again, ASUU-FG meeting ends in deadlock

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A stakeholders meeting called on Tuesday evening by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, failed to persuade the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off the ongoing strike, despite the special appeal made to them by top government officials. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that ASUU had embarked on one-month warning strike on February …

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Kanu speaks on “senseless killings” in southeast

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Kanunta Kanu, one of the younger brothers of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday called for an end to the mindless killings and destructions going on in the southeast region of Nigeria. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Kanunta Kanu in a post on his known Facebook page expressed his …

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IPOB Send Strong Warning To Imo Governor And Cubana Chief priest

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The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) group has sent out a strong warning to popular socialites, Cubana Chief priest, and the Governor Of Imo State over alleged acts of defamation. IPOB has never ceased to keep registering its name in the minds of Nigerians. Despite the arrest of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu they have maintained …

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