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Nigerian Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of retired Brigadier General, Harold Udokwere, who was killed in a robbery attack at his residence in Kubusa area, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to police documents, the suspects – Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Nuhu – were arrested at different locations in the Apo region …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and university vice-chancellors, polytechnic chancellors and College of Education chancellors will meet on July 18, 2024, to determine cut-off marks for admissions to higher education institutions. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, aims to set minimum admission standards. According to a notification obtained in Abuja, the JAMB Registrar …

Operation Safe Haven troops have successfully raided forests in Plateau State, captured bandits and arms couriers, and recovered several weapons. The operation, which lasted for one week, also resulted in the arrest of the shooters in Kaduna State. According to Samson Zhakom, Operation Safe Haven Spokesperson in a statement on Monday, “3rd Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) troops have arrested known …

Equity markets again started the week on a negative note as investors recorded losses of N51.70nbn at the end of the trading session on Monday, 24 June 2024. This follows the fall in share prices, including INTBREW, DEAPCAP, and DAARCOMM on the stock exchange floor today. After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization fell to N56.371 …

Luka Modric’s goal could not give Croatia automatic qualification to the last 16 as a late equalizer helped Italy finish as group B runners-up. Croatia led Italy 1-0 from the 55th minute after Modric scored within seconds after his penalty was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. After losing their first match to Spain and being held to a draw by Albania …

The Nigerian currency, the naira started the week on a weaker note as it weakened slightly against the American dollar on Monday, June 24, 2024. The domestic currency traded at N1,490.20/$1, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed. At the end of trading on Monday, the naira lost N5 against the dollar following the value of N1,485.53/$1 …

Shoprite Mall announced that it will close its branch located at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, effective June 30, 2024. This decision was taken after a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and current business climate, according to a circular signed by CEO Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi on Monday. The circular read: “We regret to inform you …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been elected as the new chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, with Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, as his deputy. The election took place at a forum meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which was attended by 16 governors from the South-West, South-South and South-East geopolitical zones of Nigeria. …

The Nigerian Flamingos have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The tournament draw took place at the Fray Anton de Montesinos Monument in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic over the weekend. Defending champion Spain is in Group B with the United States, South Korea and Colombia. …

Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, lamented the large number of permits given indiscriminately to marketers who he said end up importing dirty fuel into Nigeria, endangering the health of citizens and polluting the environment. He deplored the actions of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) which caused much loss to …