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Niger Tornadoes coach lauds players’ brave display against Doma United

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Niger Tornadoes interim head coach Majin Mohammed has praised his players for their determination in the win over Doma United. Goals from Mohammed Hussaini and Bashir Usman gave the Ikon Allah Boys a convincing 2-0 win at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna. Mohammed said his players fought hard for the...

Emir of Dutse flags off vaccination of 1.5 million children

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

The Emir of Dutse, Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has flagged off a special round of polio vaccine campaign targeted at over 1.5 million children in Jigawa State. The ceremony took place at his palace after he personally administered the vaccine on some children and assured the community that it was safe...

Activist drags Soludo, others to court for running Anambra LGs with unelected officials

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Anambra based activist, Ifeanyi Okonkwo, has dragged the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo and three of his predecessors, Chris Ngige, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano to a Federal High Court for allegedly running the affairs of the 21 local government areas in the state with unelected officials. Okonkwo is...

Those asking me to apologize worse than Jonathan, Buhari, Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, has tackled those asking her to apologize for spearheading the campaign that voted out former President Goodluck Jonathan. Yesufu maintained that those who voted for Buhari did the nation a great favour since the people now see how 2018 is way better than 2023. She wrote...

Nigeria not ripe for state police – IGP Egbetokun counters Tinubu, govs

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday opposed the establishment of state police to tackle the lingering security crisis in the country. Recall that President Bola Tinubu and the state governors had on February 16 agreed to establish state police in the country as part of measures...

Abdulsalami, Jonathan, others attend state police dialogue

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Former military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, rtd, ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan and retired Catholic Archbishop, John Onaiyekan, are currently deliberating on state policing. The dialogue, organised by the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, is the beginning of deliberations on the Constitution of the Federal Republic...

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Call Kogi Police Commissioner Bentrand Onuoha To Order, Kogi State Forum Of Concerned Citizens tells IGP

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

The Kogi State forum of Concern Citizens has described as disgraceful actions of the Nigeria Police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello by forcefully preventing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing her lawful duties. At the end of one day meeting of the forum...

KSM: Central District Sub-Council Elevates 7 Brothers To 2nd Degree Knights

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

The Knights of Saint Mulumba (KSM) Central District Sub-Council on Sunday conferred the prestigious title of 2nd Degree Knights upon seven deserving members. This elevation marks a significant milestone in their commitment to the organization’s values and mission, which includes protecting the Catholic faith. Speaking during the investiture, which held...

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Call Kogi state commissioner of Police to order, Kogi East Critical Stakeholders tells IGP

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

The Kogi State forum of Concern Citizens has described as disgraceful actions of the Nigeria Police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello by forcefully preventing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing her lawful duties. At the end of one day meeting of the forum...

Rangers coach praises Balogun for ‘massive’ performance against Heart

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has highlighted the crucial role played by Leon Balogun in the side’s 2-0 victory over Heart. Balogun was handed his first start since February in the Scottish Cup semi-final tie. The centre-back partnered John Souttar at the heart of the Light Blues defence. The 33-year-old was...

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Niger Tornadoes coach lauds players’ brave display against Doma United

Emir of Dutse flags off vaccination of 1.5 million children

Activist drags Soludo, others to court for running Anambra LGs with unelected officials

Those asking me to apologize worse than Jonathan, Buhari, Tinubu

Nigeria not ripe for state police – IGP Egbetokun counters Tinubu, govs

Abdulsalami, Jonathan, others attend state police dialogue

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Call Kogi Police Commissioner Bentrand Onuoha To Order, Kogi State Forum Of Concerned Citizens tells IGP

KSM: Central District Sub-Council Elevates 7 Brothers To 2nd Degree Knights

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Call Kogi state commissioner of Police to order, Kogi East Critical Stakeholders tells IGP

Rangers coach praises Balogun for ‘massive’ performance against Heart