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The blast was aimed at creating insecurity due to the state of emergency in Rivers-Fubara. Fubara accuses pro-Wike protesters of attempting to bomb the hotel. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has said the aim of those who detonated explosives around the Presidential Hotel during the protest by loyalists of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, was to …

Germany and Switzerland both advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after wins on Saturday night. While Switzerland stunned reigning champions Italy to qualify, Germany beat Denmark following two quick goals in the second half. Switzerland dominated from the start and managed to take the lead in the 37th minute through Remo Freuler’s low shot which went past …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Wedding guests feared dead when suicide bomber detonates bomb in Borno city Several guests at a wedding party were feared killed on Saturday when a female suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gwoza town, Borno State.Read more 2. Nigerian naira tumbles, joins cedi, pound as …

SPORTS Transfers: PSG breaks world record with €250m transfer for Lamine Yamal. Paris Saint-Germain are ready to spend a fortune to sign Lamine Yamal from Barcelona this summer. The Ligue 1 champions have admired the youngster for a while, according to Mundo Deportivo. They were willing to pay a staggering €200 million for Yamal earlier this year. But the offer …

Immigration officer goes to jail over N800k scam. An immigration officer, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, has been sentenced to one year in prison for defrauding a job seeker of 800,000 naira. Gilbert was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of obtaining by false pretenses. The EFCC had received a petition from the victim and investigated the …

One person was confirmed dead in an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning. A Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD) were involved in the accident. Special Advisor to the Governor for Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Information Department, Lagos …

Representatives block sales of Kaduna Poly property. The House of Representatives Committee on Public Property has directed the management of Kaduna Polytechnic, the Ministry of Education and the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Government Properties to put an end to the sale and allocation of properties belonging to the federal tertiary institution. This followed consideration of a petition submitted …

Katsina State Hisbah Council has seized 142 cartons of alcohol meant to be shipped to Daura local government area of ​​the state. This was stated by the Hisbah Commander in the state, Dr. Aminu Usman, told journalists on Saturday in Katsina. He said the liquor was seized on Monday during a city-wide patrol to eradicate immoral behavior and indiscipline in …

Tinubu approves the launch of the program to support families and construction. President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate implementation of the National Housing and Household Support Program to cover all six geopolitical zones of the country. The initiative is expected to increase agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing and construction, …

Metro/Building Keywords: At least two people have been rescued from a collapsed building in Abuja. Acting Director-General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Mrs. Florence Wenegiemewho, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said the incident occurred at 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Close 10, Drive 5, Prince and Princess Estate Second Gate, Gudu …