Gunmen Attack De Porsche Nightclub, Kill 7 in Anambra
Gunmen allegedly attacked De Porsche Nightclub in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, left at least seven people dead and several others injured, local police have confirmed.
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Anthony Osas Okungbowa, Edo State Head Of Service, Abducted by Gunmen
Anthony Osas Okungbowa, the Edo State Head of Service, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Fulani Herdsmen along Agbor Road axis on his way returning from Oza Orhionmwon local government area of the state.
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Data Shows Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is strongly effective
Pfizer and partner BioNTech said Monday that their vaccine against Covid-19 was strongly effective, exceeding expectations with results that are likely to be met with cautious excitement — and relief — in the face of the global pandemic.
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Mysterious Deaths Reported in Delta Communities
Asaba, Nigeria – Mysterious deaths have been reported within two weeks in two communities in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta state, Nigeria.
The affected communities are Ute Okpu and Idumesa, both in Ika North-East Local Government Area, the … Continue Reading
Plateau Pastor Kidnapped by ISWAP in Gombe Appeals for Help
Jos, Nigeria – A Plateau state based pastor of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Polycap Zango, who was abducted by ISWAP on his way to Gombe state has appealed to the Nigerian government for rescue.
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774,000 Jobs: Keyamo Dares NASS, Directs Selection C’ttees To Proceed With Work Unhindered
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has directed the recently inaugurated states selection committee for the innovative public works job creation programme meant to create 774,000 unskilled jobs to go about their duties unhindered.
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Okowa, Obaseki, Other High-ranking PDP Leaders Meet In The Spirit Of Old Bendel State
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, met his Edo counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki who few days ago defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 19 Governorship election in … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Gun Shots Fired Inside Presidential Villa As Aisha Buhari, Kids Confront President’s Personal Assistant
The power tussle in the Presidential Villa between First Lady Aisha Buhari and Sabiu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf, the President’s influential Personal Assistant and favourite nephew, has taken a dangerous turn that could undermine security at the Presidential Villa, with the President’s … Continue Reading
APC Disqualifies Governor Obaseki From Contesting Party’s Primary
The All Progressive Congress (APC) screening committee on Friday disqualified the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, from participating in Edo APC governorship Primary.
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Court Orders Seizure Of ‘Dan Etete’s Jet’ Linked To $1.3b Malabu Oil Block Deal
A luxury jet ‘belonging’ to former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete, has been confiscated following an order of a court in Montreal, Canada in connection to the infamous US$1.3 billion OPL 245 oil block scandal (Malabu oil deal).
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