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Deaths from road crashes down by 23% in first nine months of 2023 —FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that deaths from road crashes reduced by 23.1 percent in the first nine months (January to September) of 2023 compared to same period of year 2022. The Corps further stated that it achieved a 22 percent reduction in road traffic crashes and 21.3 percent in injuries arising from road traffic crashes during …

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IPAC seeks postponement Of LG elections in Yobe – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on the Yobe state Independent Electoral Commission to shift the proposed local government elections earlier slated for November this year. The state chairman of IPAC, Comrade Bala Mohammed, made the called Tuesday while briefing journalist in Damaturu, the state capital.He advised the commission to fix a new date for the election after the …

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Super Falcons’ Oshoala nominated for 2023 Ballon d’Or award

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or after a successful campaign with Barcelona Femeni. French Football, organisers of the award, listed the nominees in a tweet on their handle Wednesday evening, September 6, and included the Nigerian among the 30-member shortlist. Oshoala will hope to beat off competition from 29 players including Women’s …

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German govt threatens Niger military junta with sanctions

German government on Monday warned the Niger military junta not to commit acts of violence against ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. A spokesman in the country’s Foreign Office said in Berlin on Monday that the German authorities were worried about the ousted Nigerien leader. Soldiers attached to the country’s presidential guard ousted Basoum on July 26 and detained him in his …

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Why we struck Adamawa Police Command headquarters –Army

The Commander of the 23 Armored Brigade, Yola, Adamawa State, Brig. Gen. Gambo Mohammed, has given reasons why soldiers invaded the State Police Command Headquarters on Tuesday, where a police Inspector identified as Jacob Daniel, was killed during a clash between military operatives and police officers. The State Police Commissioner, Afolabi Babatola, who confirmed the death of the Inspector in …

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Authorised dealers increase naira to dollar exchange rate

The United States Dollar (USD) was offered to clients of authorised dealers at a rate of N771.59/$1 at the end of trading in the official market on Wednesday. Based on data released by the FMDQ Exchange, the authorised dealers increased the rate by N26.62 kobo from the N744.97/$1 rate offered at the close of Tuesday’s session. Before the curtain was …

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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, September 7, 2023

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Tinubu celebrates success at tribunal, rallies Atiku, Obi’s support for govt President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday night expressed happiness on his success at the presidential election tribunal.Read more 2. Tribunal upholds Tinubu’s election The presidential election petition tribunal on Wednesday upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February …

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