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Troops Hunt Bandits Who Killed 12 Kwara Community Forest Guards, Royal Father

News

Troops and forest security are combing the forests in Oke-Ode, a community in Kwara State where 12 members of a local forest guard unit were killed by bandits yesterday. The State Police Command today confirmed the killings. Among those murdered was the traditional ruler of the community. The attack underscored the worsening insecurity in North-West and North-Central zones, where armed bandits have carried out mass killings, kidnappings and raids on rural communities. State Police Command spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the gunmen stormed a Local Government building at about 0600 GMT on Sunday, firing at random. Four people were wounded in…

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2025

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English Premiership Talking Points From Weekend’s Games

Sports

Tides Change For Arsenal At Newcastle St James’ Park has done strange things to Arsenal. It had become Mikel Arteta’s bogey ground, defeats the last three visits, his team unable to score. Each time, bright beginnings had given way to becoming bogged down by refereeing controversy, Arsenal pulled into the rolling maul football that better suits Newcastle’s muscle. Sunday’s attacking team selection and Arteta throwing the kitchen sink in chasing a win when a point had already been rescued, hinted at a change in mentality. Arteta’s team eventually wrested control of the physical battle to push for three. If the…

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2025

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CDHR Condemns Illegal Boundary Adjustment On Issele-Azagba, Okpanam Lands

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*Says Alleged Action By LG Bosses, Others Provocative By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri National President, Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR) Nigeria, Comrade Kehinde Taiga, has condemned what he described as the illegal boundary adjustment between Issele-Azagba and Okpanam in Delta State and demanded that justice be done on the worrisome issue. He called for judicial respect, government accountability and protection of community rights in the Okpanam and Issele-Azagba land dispute. “I strongly condemn in its entirety the unlawful and unconstitutional boundary adjustment, allegedly carried out by Hon. Innocent Esewezie, Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government and Hon. Emmanuel…

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2025

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After Allegedly Defrauding American, Canadian Of N1.06bn, Two Nigerians Land In Ghana Court

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*With Crime Proceeds, Accused Bought Cars, Farm -Prosecution *The Togo Connection *How Law-abiding Fellow Nigerian Informed On Duo *Granted N240.3m Bail Two persons, identified as Nigerians, have been charged before the Accra Circuit Court in Ghana for allegedly defrauding an American and a Canadian of $715,000 (about N1.06billion). The court heard that they allegedly did so under the pretext of helping the two acquire a consignment of goods valued at over US$12 million through an online scheme. Both men, named as Solomon David King and Kingsley Okokon Etuk, both aged 48, were charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit…

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29

2025

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NGO Trains 34 Journalists, Others On Smart Advocacy, Health Issues

Health

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A nongovernmental organization (NGO), Pathfinder International Nigeria, and partners has trained 34 Nigeria journalists and social media influencers on Smart Advocacy for Strategic Action (SASA), Family Planning (FP) and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH). The two-day capacity-strengthening workshop, held in Abuja, was organized by the Pathfinder project on the listed issues and their importance in Nigeria. The project was organized in conjunction with PPDARO and Jhpiego of Kenya. Our correspondent who took part inthe SASA training workshop, reported that the project sought to promote FP and MNCH outcomes in Nigeria through advancing citizen-led advocacy on…

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28

2025

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Alia Lauds FG On Projects In Benue State

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has lauded the President Bola Tinubu administration for the people-oriented projects he has embarked upon for the betterment of Nigerians. Speaking on Sunday, 28 September, during an interdenominational church service at Christ Anglican Church, High Level, Makurdi, the state capital, which was organised by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in conjunction with the Benue State Government, to mark Nigeria's 65th independence anniversary, the Governor identified the key projects being executed in the state by the Federal Government (FG). Represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Sam Ode, the governor noted that the…

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2025

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Arteta Hails Arsenal After ‘Remarkable’ Comeback Over Newcastle, Barca Top La Liga (SEE TODAY’S RESULTS FROM MAJOR DOMESTIC LEAGUES ACROSS EUROPE)

Sports

Mikel Arteta said that his Arsenal side had shown the Premier League “who we are” after they reinforced their title credentials by coming from behind to register a statement win at Newcastle on Sunday, 28 September. “It was an opportunity to show who we are, the way we want to be and the way we want to play,” said a smiling Arteta. “And the team has done that in a remarkable way.” Arsenal’s manager saw Newcastle take the lead through Nick Woltemade’s first half goal before Mikel Merino’s 84th-minute equaliser and Gabriel’s 96th minute winner changed the narrative. “It’s an…

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2025

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Uncertified By Western Nations, FG May Okay China’s N161bn C919 Planes For Local Airlines

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The Federal Government (FG) is considering certifying China's Comac C919 jet for the country's carriers. This was disclosed by Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo. The option is coming as Nigerian airlines take on more aircraft and as relations warm with Beijing. People&Politics found out that the catalog price for a Comac C919 jet is approximately between $99 million (about N148 billion) to $108 million (about N161billion) with the extended-range version costing much more. But, due to discounts, actual purchase prices are often lower even as many airlines often secure deals of…

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28

2025

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Police In Kaduna In Harvest Of Arrests

Crime

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious gang leader allegedly involved in armed robbery, shop breaking and vehicle snatching in the state. Identified by the police as Fahad Babangida, a male, he was arrested by operatives of Operation 'Fushin Kada' Tracking and Response Team, acting on credible intelligence on 11 September about 1900hrs, according to a police statement on Saturday. It was signed by spokesman of the state's Police Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Mansir Hassan. According to statement, the suspect, said to be "well known" for allegedly recruiting and operating with multiple…

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2025

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Despite Shocking Loss, Amorim Insists He’s The Man For Man Utd Job (SEE SATURDAY’S RESULTS FROM MAJOR LEAGUES IN EUROPE)

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*Madrid Coach Alonso Says Team Work In Progress, Following 2-5 Loss To Atletico *Unbeaten Liverpool Lose Ruben Amorim insisted once again that he could turn around Manchester United’s fortunes, despite Saturday's 3-1 loss away to Brentford. He has taken 34 points from 33 Premier League games since his appointment last November. “We can play better and we need to play better,” he said. “It’s ups and downs. When you win, you feel that everything … the momentum is here. "When you lose, you go back to the same place and you fight again for one win that can help you…