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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the military for successful operations against bandits in the North West. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the successes recorded in the military operations provided further assurance that the security forces were capable of securing the country. The operation follows up on President …

Police officers have killed five suspected bandits in Taraba State. The state Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday in Jalingo. He said the operation, carried out in collaboration with a truth advocacy group in the state, followed the kidnapping of four people in Komi village in Ardo-Kola local government area by gunmen. CP added that …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a delegation of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to Edo State for a final campaign rally ahead of next weekend’s governorship election in the state. Other APC leaders at the rally held in Benin City were Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, state governors and many others. In …

President Bola Tinubu will return to his country after his visit to China and the UK on Sunday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement on Saturday night. The president left Abuja for China on August 29 and met his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping in Beijing on September 2. READ …

CALL TO ACTION: EDO STATE DESERVES A FUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT by Vice President Shettima Earlier today, I had the privilege of attending the grand finale of the gubernatorial campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, Edo State. Addressing the gathering at the University of Benin Sports Complex, I urged the people of Edo State to vote for Senator …

At least 41 people died in a boat accident in Gummi town, Gummi local government area, Zamfara State on Saturday. The Director of Emergency at the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA), Hassan Dauran, confirmed the incident to journalists in Gusau. He said the boat was carrying 53 people including children when it capsized. 12 passengers were rescued alive by …

One person was killed while 10 others were injured in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday. The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, Mrs. Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. He said the accident occurred at around 3:00 pm, near the Saapade Bridge, and involved a white Mazda Bus …

Meet Oluwafemi Moses Lawal who graduated with a historic first class score of 4,985.00 from OAU The name of Oluwafemi Moses Lawal has been making headlines recently after he graduated with a historic 4.98/5.00 from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Clearly, Obafemi Awolowo University is one of the toughest universities in Nigeria. While the school is yet to produce …

Christopher Nkunku scored a late goal to help Chelsea to a 1-0 away win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. The Blues won despite Bournemouth’s dominant attack, which failed to make the most of the chances they had. Bournemouth’s Evanilson had earlier missed a great chance to score when his first-half penalty was saved by Robert Sanchez. Also …

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, said on Saturday next weekend the governorship election in Edo State would be a test of the nation’s democracy. Damagum stated this at the party’s peak campaign event in Benin City. He urged security agencies to ensure professionalism and uphold justice during and after the elections. He said, from …