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The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Benjamin Sawyer, has praised the contingent for its professionalism, unwavering dedication, and exemplary operational conduct in securing the Force Headquarters Camp (FHQ). Sawyer spoke when he embarked on a visit to the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON 1) Camp on September …

ABUBAKAR ABDULRASHEED reports on religious intolerance in south-west Nigeria, imposition of unconstitutional curfews that has led to violent clashes, and the call for establishment of a Ministry of Religious Affairs to stem the tide In Nigeria’s South-West region, which is often considered the safest, religious extremism has wreaked havoc, causing fatalities and stirring up tension among the citizens. Experts have …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of an Inspector attacked by persons suspected to be commercial motorcyclists on Thursday. The deceased, who was attached to the Iponri Division, was one of the police officers attacked by a group of people in the Ijora-Olopa area of the state on Thursday. The command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident …

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will visit Nigeria next month in a bid to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the German chancellor agreed to visit Nigeria during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on …

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday his administration would stimulate the country’s economy for the good of Nigerians. The president gave the assurance at a meeting with the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum led by former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, in Abuja. He said the government would document and periodically review every effort …

Henderson was booed off by the Three Lions fans as he was substituted against Australia. The Ettifaq midfielder had started the game as captain but was jeered as he left the pitch, to be replaced by Kieran Trippier after the hour mark. Southgate has hit back at the boos, insisting that he simply does not understand them. Henderson turned his …

…Suggest effective ways for distribution of palliatives …Urge govt to update, unbundle social register ‘…Express fears politicians may hoard palliatives like Covid-19 time’ The removal of subsidies on petrol has raised the level of hardship nationwide as citizens anxiously await the take-off of the government’s palliative measures. BENJAMIN SAMSON in this report speaks with experts on how the government can …

Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has lambasted music producer, Samklef, for sharing a video of his new born twin babies online. The “Not Available” crooner who expressed his anger with Samklef for sharing the video of the twins which also featured him and his wife, Chioma, described the producer as a very wicked person and a clout …

US President, Joe Biden taking a selfie with the Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden was seen taking a selfie with the Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the ongoing G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi, India. Okonjo-Iweala said she was surprised that President Joe Biden took photos with …

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh on Thursday took a swipe at Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad for placing wealth above other considerations. The mother of one in the letter posted on her official Instagram page expressed concern that the singer’s father hurriedly buried his late son just 24 hours after his death despite getting …