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In daring rescue operation, troops free four kidnapped Federal University students

In a daring rescue operation, Nigerian troops have liberated four students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) who were kidnapped by armed bandits on Saturday in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the students were abducted in their off campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau Local Government …

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Ghana hosts first United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Africa

    The first United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting to be held in Africa will take place in Accra, capital of Ghana on December 5 and 6, 2023. Announcing the historic event recently at a press conference, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, together …

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After CDS’ directive, airstrikes ‘pound’ Zamfara bandits’ camps, kill scores

Less than 24 hours after the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa charged troops to eliminate terrorists, over 100 armed bandits have been killed by military airstrikes in North-West Nigeria. A defence intelligence source told PRNigeria that the joint military operation was undertaken after obtaining credible intelligence in …

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Defence Chief: Governor Zulum makes our job extremely easy

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for his relentless support to the armed forces working to restore peace in Borno State. The CDS also acknowledged that Governor Zulum’s commitment and proactive measures have significantly contributed to the successes …

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Love scam: How I lost £130, 000 to “Yahoo Boy” ….German victim.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday,  October 6, 2023 continued the trial of one Wilson Daphey (aka Jefrey Guiseppe) before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on nine – count charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and money laundering. Daphey allegedly manipulated and obtained the sum of £130,000 …

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Abducted commissioner regains freedom – Police; No ransom paid for release – Governor

By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, Oct. 5, 2023 The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mathew Abo, who was abducted from his residence in Zaki-Biam on Sept. 24. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed …

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Obi condemns abduction of Zamfara university students; Says safe, secure Nigeria POssible

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of some female students of the Federal University of Gusau from their hostels at Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In a tweet, the former Governor of Anambra State described the incident …

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UK government affirms commitment to combat counterterrorism; Launches revised strategy  

The UK reaffirms its commitment to combat counterterrorism and work with partners to tackle this enduring and evolving threat.   The aim of CONTEST, the UK’s counterterrorism strategy, is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, its citizens and interests overseas, so that people can go about their lives freely and …

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Davido, Zlatan, Falz, others attend late Mohbad’s candlelight procession in Lagos; Autopsy on singer’s corpse completed – Police; LP mourns

By Taiye Olayemi/Deborah Akpede/Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Sept. 21, 2023 Nigerian musicians, Davido, Zlatan and Falz,  were among celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of late singer, “Mohbad”, on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos. Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. …

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