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Police deployed officers to churches and parks to ensure a peaceful Easter

The Nigerian Police said they had deployed personnel to churches, recreation centers, roads and other public spaces to ensure peaceful Easter celebrations. In a separate statement issued by the state command, the police said the nationwide operation was in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Olutunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at saving lives and property during the …

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The ADC condemns renewed attacks by bandits against communities in Katsina

ADC chief accuses judge of bias, calls for recusal in leadership dispute The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has strongly condemned the renewed attacks on several communities in the state, killing police personnel and other innocent residents. The party called the continued killings unacceptable given the existing peace agreements in some areas. The party’s state …

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ADC rejects David Mark’s resignation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected as false and damaging reports that its national president, Senator David Mark, has resigned from his position.This is what we read in a statement by Paul Mumeh, of the National President’s Media Office.The party described the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by individuals it described as “puerile, weak and reckless propagandists”.The party …

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EASTER: Terrorists attack Kaduna church, 7 people killed, many kidnapped

Seven people were reportedly killed, and many others kidnapped, after terrorists attacked two churches in Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred early Sunday morning, targeted First ECWA Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Augustine, both located in Ariko. Sources said poor telecommunications coverage in the area may have allowed the attackers to …

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Osun Deputy Governor Inspects Osogbo Stadium, Praises Maxwell Int’l Venture

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has praised Maxwell Int’l Venture, as the renovation of the Osogbo Municipality Stadium progresses significantly. Prince Adewusi, who also acts as Commissioner for Sports, on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of the sports facilities with his entourage. At the initiative of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osogbo Municipality Stadium is undergoing a …

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2 killed, others injured in multiple accidents in Ibadan

Two persons were confirmed dead while several others sustained injuries of varying degrees in multiple accidents that occurred at the Soka junction of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway on Saturday evening. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement made in Ibadan, the state capital by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. Olayinka said the accident which occurred …

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ADC Ticket: Atiku Signs $1.2 Million US Lobby Deal

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million (about 1.9 billion naira) contract with a US lobbying firm as he steps up moves ahead of a likely contest for presidential tickets within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Premium times can report. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that Atiku has committed himself Von Batten-Montague-York, …

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Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms in Owerri

Post views: 23 By Silvernews Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered firearms and other stolen items in Owerri, as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime in the state. The suspect, identified as Chigaemezu Aguguom, originally from Umuneke in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, was arrested on April 2, …

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Easter tragedy in Kaduna when gunmen stormed a church, killed seven people, and kidnapped worshippers

Terror struck Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State in the early hours of Sunday, when suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on two churches during Easter celebrations, leaving at least seven people dead and several others kidnapped. The attack, which targeted worshipers gathered for the holy event, sent shockwaves through rural communities, forcing residents to flee for …

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ADC rejects claims of leadership change, labels report ‘fake news’

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied social media claims of a shake-up in its leadership, insisting that no such change has taken place. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, rejected the report in a statement shared via his X account (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, describing it as false and misleading. “Please note that the news circulating regarding the …

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