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Paralympics 2024: Folashade Oluwafemiayo wins gold and sets a new world record

12 Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo claimed a gold medal in the women’s 86kg Para-Powerlifting event at the 2024 Paralympic Games, setting a new world record in the process. Oluwafemiayo, the captain of the Nigerian team, made history by becoming the first para-athlete to lift 167kg, surpassing her previous world record of 165kg. Her remarkable performance not only earned her the top …

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Nigerian army denies mass resignation claims, insists soldiers have right to quit

The Nigerian Army has responded to recent claims of mass resignations among its personnel, stating that soldiers and other staff are free to resign in accordance with the procedures set out in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service. The Army has denied allegations that the resignations were due to systemic corruption, inadequate welfare or low morale. In a statement …

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Police officer arrested with firearm and 172 bullets in Edo

The Edo State Police have arrested a 57-year-old man, Edokpa Patrick, for possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspect was arrested at Ugomonson community with a single-barreled gun and 172 live bullets. According to the command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, police acted on intelligence information to arrest the suspect. “The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed single-barreled gun with …

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APC calls for probe into Osun governor’s aide over alleged contract fraud

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for an investigation into Mr. Kazeem Akinleye, Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, over alleged contract fraud. The APC’s demands were made in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesman, Mr. Kola Olabisi. The APC urged Governor Adeleke to refer Akinleye to the Code of Conduct …

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