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Tinubu charges security Chiefs to ensure conclusive victory over all threats to Nigeria 

President Bola Tinubu has asked the nation’s security chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country. Addressing security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, President Tinubu said while …

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SERAP writes ICC prosecutor, seeks justice for victims of Plateau killings

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Karim A. A. Khan, KC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC) “to urgently issue a formal ‘preventative statement’ in relation to the ongoing violence, unlawful killings, crimes against children and other violations of international law in Plateau State of Nigeria.” SERAP also urged Mr Khan “to undertake preliminary …

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Plateau killings: Fulani terrorists once said Christians ‘ll run with their Christmas meat in their hands – Jos activist Para-Mallam 

***Says international community has abandoned Nigeria A human rights organization under the aegis of Para-Mallam Peace Foundation (PMPF) on Friday provided a fresh insight into how suspected Fulani militias threatened that there would be a time when Christians would be running with their Christmas meat in their hands and will …

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Zenith Bank named Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria by Euromoney

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, …

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Gunmen kill 96 persons, raze 221 houses in Plateau – Police; Tinubu condemns heinous attacks

By Polycarp Auta, Jos/ Ismail Abdulaziz, Abuja Dec. 26, 2023 Gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau on Christmas eve; killed 96 persons and destroyed 221 houses. In a swift reaction, President Bola Tinubu strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks which resulted in the …

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Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele released on bail; Surveillance sustained

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was released on Friday night by the authorities of the Nigeria Correctional Service, FCT, Abuja command after fulfilling his bail conditions. However, security agencies are reportedly closely monitoring his movements. Sources at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) revealed …

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Blessing same-sex marriage against God’s law, cultural sensibilities of Nigerians – Catholic Bishops

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ibadan, Dec. 21, 2023 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that blessing same-sex marriage is against God’s law, teachings of the Church, the laws of the country and the cultural sensibilities of Nigerians. The Bishops stated this in a statement made available to the News …

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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas

By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Dec. 21, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Lagos from Abuja, ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 03.55 p.m. local time. The News …

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