A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 58 hours — a new global chess record
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The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor said on Thursday that the government could resort to inviting the military to bring a former ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687079-just-in-we-may-invite-military-to-bring-yahaya-bello-to-court-efcc-prosecutor.html
Meanwhile, the costs for perpetrators must be raised: They will receive not a dime, and instead security services’ counter action,” the president said ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687371-again-tinubu-vows-not-to-pay-ransom-to-kidnappers.html
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by the former governor of Kano State ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/687484-nnpp-founder-accuses-kwankwaso-of-betrayal.html
‘’I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy. Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/686959-those-threatening-nigerias-sovereignty-will-pay-heavy-price-tinubu.html
Police foil terrorist attack in Katsina, kill one – Official: “They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned ...
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German spying: Two men held over suspected Russian sabotage plot: Germany authorities say the men were planning to sabotage military aid for Ukraine and had ...
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Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official: DHQ said the troops also recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition ...
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One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
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Terrorists attack Kaduna community, kill 23 residents, kidnap others: Residents and officials said many other residents of the Kaduna community have either been ...
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NNPC, First E&P achieve 20,000bpd production at OML 85: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its joint venture partner in Oil Mining Lease 85 ...
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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
Ondo APC Primaries: Police arrest two over fake party registration: The arrest followed an outcry by some aspirants who petitioned the national secretariat of ...
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Okuama Killing: Nigerian Army releases detained traditional ruler: The traditional ruler surrendered himself after he was declared wanted alongside seven other ...
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Kebbi customs intercept N126m foreign rice, others: The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, on Friday, intercepted goods worth N126,278,150 ...
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My wife died calling daughter’s name in B’Haram captivity — Father of abducted Chibok girl
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Lagos, police warn vandals: The Lagos State Government has warned against vandalising of public property, saying it is an act of economic sabotage.
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Police Arrest Suspected Transformer Vandal In Enugu, Recover Cable
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 23-year-old Obieze Chigozie for vandalising an ... Show more
Court charges man with stealing from deceased person’s bank account: The police alleged that the defendant stole N1.2 million from the late Johnson David’s ...
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BREAKING: Court clears ex-AGF Adoke of money laundering charges: A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged and acquitted former attorney-general of the ...
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Police rescue three children, arrest grandmother for locking them up – Official: “The three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy.
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Soldiers foil kidnap attempt in Taraba: Nigerian Army troops have thwarted a kidnap attempt, arrested cattle rustlers and killed several terrorists in the North ...
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N4bn theft: Obiano to face trial as court refuses to revoke charges
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by the former governor of ... Show more punchng.com/just-in-n4bn-theft-obiano-to-face-trial-as-court-refuses-to-revoke-charges/
How mechanic murdered 80-year-old man, wife in Abuja – CP: A mechanic, Jonathan Marcus, has been arrested over the gruesome murder of an elderly couple at their ...
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N4bn theft: Court releases Obiano’s passport for medical trip: The immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Thursday, failed in his bid to ...
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Without paying ransom govt has freed thousands – Ribadu: The National Security Adviser to the president, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government has ...
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FG, military partner to protect forests, wildlife - Healthwise: As part of measures to protect wildlife and preserve forests across the country ...
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NAPTIP arrests fake Rev. sister for allegedly trafficking 38 children: The children, it was learnt, were handed over to the suspects by their parents at a farm ...
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Agitation for Yoruba nation laughable -DHQ: The DHQ also raised the alarm that terrorists and their sympathisers were planning to blackmail the military ...
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Osun court sentences two serial robbers to death by hanging: An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, on Thursday sentenced Wasiu Afolayan (36) and Kola ...
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Ogun monarch decries banditry, kidnapping in border communities: "I was recently at a function where I said the border communities are treated as the anus ...
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Safeguard nuclear centres, Rep advises Nigerian scientists: The Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, Afam Ogene, has called on Nigerian scientists ...
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So-Safe Corps arrests three for robbery in Ogun: The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps ...
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German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria: The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
We’ve not been served with Ganduje’s suspension order – APC: The APC said the Kano State High Court order upholding the suspension of Mr Ganduje is faulty in ...
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Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
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UPDATED: EFCC lays hours-long siege to ex-Governor Bello ‘s Abuja residence: It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m ...
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Ondo 2024: Seven APC aspirants allege sharp practices ahead of primary election: The aspirants alleged that a particular aspirant has massively printed fake ...
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Nigerian Army detains two soldiers over alleged theft in Dangote Refinery: The army said it is deeply concerned over its personnel’s involvement in criminality.
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She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
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Court can’t prevent EFCC from prosecuting Yahaya Bello — Falana: Human Rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana SAN, on Wednesday, said no court of law can prevent the ...
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Police to prosecute suspect allegedly caught with fake naira notes: The police said the suspect confessed to the crime and have recovered some fake naira notes ...
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Akpabio asks Nigerian police to weed out corrupt officers: Mr Akpabio pledged the full support of the National Assembly for the police to achieve better policing ...
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TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver: “The moment she talked about a law degree, I knew there is nothing like ‘law’ in what she was ...
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ANALYSIS: How Nigeria, neighbours can defeat ISWAP terror group: Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to ...
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FRSC confirms abduction of two officers by gunmen: FRSC says the two officers were abducted on 8 March.
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She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
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Kano APC ward excos petition NJC over ex-parte order upholding Ganduje’s suspension
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Nigerian govt wants NOUN graduates to participate in NYSC: Mr Tinubu disclosed that he has also directed the ministry to formulate the necessary modalities to ...
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Signature Bank opens new branch in Asaba: One of the newly licensed banks in Nigeria, Signature Bank, has expanded its operations with the establishment of a new ...
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In the early hours of 14 April 2014, Boko Haram insurgents seized 276 girls from their dormitories at Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/gender/685832-21-chibok-girls-forced-into-motherhood-some-returned-to-their-abductors.html
NPA secures $700m loan for Apapa, Tincan ports rehabilitation: The Nigerian Ports Authority says has secured a $700m loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of ...
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Enugu police arrest man with fake naira notes
"Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having paid the sum of ₦25 ... Show more punchng.com/enugu-police-arrest-man-with-fake-naira-notes-2/
Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, others not yet cleared of alleged fraud – EFCC: EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly ...
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Three sentenced to death by hanging in Edo: Three persons have been sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and murder in Edo State.
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PUNCHman robbed in Ogun ‘one chance’ vehicle: A PUNCH reporter, Babatunde Titiola, was on Tuesday morning attacked and robbed by ‘one chance’ robbers in a ...
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Ten years of #BringBackOurGirls: Endless nightmare in Nigeria: The abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria in 2014 caused a worldwide outcry ...
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Soldiers captured terrorists’ stronghold, recovered gun trucks – Army: The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said troops of Operation Desert Sanity III have captured a ...
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Wema Bank removes fintech partners from platform over fraud: Wema Bank has said that it has removed and suspended about seven fintech partners from its payment ...
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Trouble is brewing at Calabar High in St Andrew, where at least two stakeholder groups expressed strong opposition to any attempt by the institution’s board to ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240417/showdown-calabar #GLNRToday
How Zamfara university students, staff were rescued after 207 days: Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university ...
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Police arrest suspected Rivers robbery kingpin: The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested a notorious armed robber and cultist in the Bodo ...
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Lagos police arrest four for ‘one-chance’ robbery: Policemen attached to the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspects
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Benue guards parade three suspects for diesel theft: The Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, on Tuesday, paraded three suspects for allegedly stealing diesel ...
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Soldiers kill 12 terrorists in Zamfara raid: Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-Terrorism in the North West killed 12 terrorists and destroyed ...
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EFCC Boss Urges Clerics To Stand Against CorruptionThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede ... Show more
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Terrorism: Court grants Adeleke’s appointee N50m bail with two sureties: A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State has granted one Olalekan Oyeyemi ...
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Soldier who killed woman in Enugu not repentant Boko Haram terrorist – Army: The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength.
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Repentant female B’Haram insurgents lament lack of suitors, cry for husbands: Findings indicate that female repentant terrorists have complained the difficulty ...
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Chibok community, BBOG task govt on release of 82 remaining abducted school girls
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IG vows tough times for kidnappers in Ogun: Kayode Egbetokun, Tuesday, promised tougher time for kidnappers and other criminals disturbing the peace of Ogun ...
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CSOs protest in Abuja, seek CJN’s probe: Civil Society Organisations have demanded the probe into nepotism allegations against Nigerian Chief Justice Ariwoola.
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Lagos marks 10th anniversary of chibok kidnapping | Africanews: On Sunday, campaigners and those affected by the event gathered in Lagos to mark the 10th ...
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Nigerian troops engage bandits in shootout, kill 12 – Official: “During the operation, our troops from Dansadau area forward operating base exhibited exceptional ...
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