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EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners in  Maiduguri

EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners in  Maiduguri

Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Delegates Oyewale who released a statement on the matter, said the suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and Sani Samaila. Their suspected illegal mining  activities are worsening  insecurity and environmental degradation in the state. Items found in their possession upon their arrest include a small gold measuring…
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That Al Jazeera Fiasco: Weep Not for Daniel Bwala

That Al Jazeera Fiasco: Weep Not for Daniel Bwala

By SHEDDY OZOENE I first encountered the torrent of criticism and negative commentaries before I watched the interview itself. Social media was literally on fire, with many people condemning Daniel Bwala for what they described as a dismally poor performance on the Head-to-Head programme on Al Jazeera. That was when I went online to watch a recording. In fact, I watched it twice, trying to understand what all the hullabaloo was about. What I saw, and the interpretation I drew from it, was quite different from the general reaction. At first, I assumed the Al Jazeera invitation had been sent…
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What El-Rufai Did To Christians In Kaduna State -Rev Hayab, Chairman, Northern Christians Association

What El-Rufai Did To Christians In Kaduna State -Rev Hayab, Chairman, Northern Christians Association

In this explosive interview, Chairman, Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev.Joseph Haya reveals some of the inner workings of the administration of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, especially actions he allegedly took against Christians,mainly of Southern Kaduna origin. Rev. Hayab backed Sheikh Maraya who recently alleged that while El-Rufai announced a ban on government's sponsorship of pilgrimages, he allegedly secretly bankrolled only his fellow Muslims to the holy land to the total exclusion of Christians. Rev. Hayab spoke to our Kaduna State correspondent, ACHADU GABRIEL. P&P: For the benefit of some readers, you may wish to accurately introduce…
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Mbah Is 54 Today: Tinubu,IPMAN  Congratulate Gov

Mbah Is 54 Today: Tinubu,IPMAN Congratulate Gov

*Oil Body Vows Fresh Commitment To Mbah's Re-election By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu President Bola Tinubu has extended felicitations to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the latter's 54th birthday anniversary today (17 March). The President celebrated the lawyer and philanthropist, highlighting the tremendous progress recorded in Enugu State under his leadership over the past three years. President Tinubu particularly lauded Mbah's bold commitment to the ideals of progressive governance and constitutional democracy, as exemplified in his administration's transformational projects and programmes. Mbah was a private sector player who had achieved success in the oil and gas sector before he…
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Iran Rallies Muslims Worldwide, ‘If You Do Not Respond To A Muslim’s Cry, You Are Not A Muslim’

Iran Rallies Muslims Worldwide, ‘If You Do Not Respond To A Muslim’s Cry, You Are Not A Muslim’

*'Which Side Are You On?' *US/Israel Killed Supreme Leader, Commanders, Civilians And You Only Watched, Iran Laments *As War With US/Israel Intensifies Iran's National Security Adviser, Ali Larijani, has written a letter to "Muslims of the world" in what is seen as part-rebuke, part-theological indictment, and part-strategic appeal. The letter, posted on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, according to a report on NDTV, does not dwell on battlefield details as its target is something else - the conduct of Islamic governments during what Larijani describes as an ongoing "deceptive aggression" by the American-Zionist axis against Iran, one he…
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UCL RO/16 2nd Leg Cracker: Everything Can Happen When We Play Madrid Today -Guardiola

UCL RO/16 2nd Leg Cracker: Everything Can Happen When We Play Madrid Today -Guardiola

*We'll Suffer, But Will Beat Chelsea -PSG's Enrique Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City require a “perfect game” to overturn Real Madrid’s 3-0 lead in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie later today. Only three teams have overturned a three-goal deficit in the knockout rounds of the Champions League: Deportivo La Coruña, when they defeated Milan 4-0 in the 2003-04 quarter‑finals to win 5-4 on aggregate; Roma, when beating Barcelona 3-0 in the 2017-18 quarter-finals to draw 4-4 on aggregate and progress on away goals; and Liverpool, when beating Barcelona 4–0 in the 2018-19 semi-finals to…
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Oji River Council Chair Anyaegbudike Praises Mothers

Oji River Council Chair Anyaegbudike Praises Mothers

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Chairman of Oji River Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Mr Greg Anyaegbudike, has extolled virtues of mothers in building and sustaining peaceful and progressive homes. Anyaegbudike gave the appreciation in a Mothering Sunday congratulatory message he issued to newsmen in Enugu to commemorate this year's Mothering Sunday. In a message he themed: 'You Are the Amazing Heartbeat of Our Families', the Chairman appreciated the multi-task achieving potentials of mothers that keep the family running smoothly. According to him, from managing homes to building strong foundations for the church, communities and the nation, "your contributions…
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Fear Grips Maiduguri As Multiple Explosions Rock Teaching Hospital, Popular Market

Fear Grips Maiduguri As Multiple Explosions Rock Teaching Hospital, Popular Market

*Several Persons Feared Dead *Police Move In There was pandemonium in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday night following multiple explosions which rocked the city. One of the explosions occurred at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), spreading fear across the city. The first explosion reportedly occurred about 7pm during iftar, the evening meal that marks the breaking of the Ramadan fast for the day. Police Explosives Ordinance Division (EOD) personnel were said to have stormed the place not long after the explosion. A trending video on the incident indicated a voice speaking Hausa saying…
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2027 Groundwork For Tinubu In Oluyole Federal Constituency: Google Rates Olaosebikan Ahead Of Incumbent Rep Akande-Sadipe

2027 Groundwork For Tinubu In Oluyole Federal Constituency: Google Rates Olaosebikan Ahead Of Incumbent Rep Akande-Sadipe

*Ticket May Elude Her -Group By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A prominent group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has contended that Kehinde Olaosebikan, a former ally of the late former Governor Lam Adesina, is ahead of the incumbent in the race for the Oluyole House of Representatives seat in the state. The incumbent is Rep Tolulope Akande-Sadipe. The group, Oluyole APC Solidarity (OAPCS), said it found out that: “Since she became the member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, she has never hidden her repugnance to the party that brought her to power and…
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Lagos Court Jails Emmanuel Nwude, Lawyers One Year for Forgery, Dealing in Forfeited Property

Lagos Court Jails Emmanuel Nwude, Lawyers One Year for Forgery, Dealing in Forfeited Property

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced a notorious fraudster, Emmanuel Nwude, and his two counsel, Emmanuel Ilechukwu and Rowland Kalu, to one year imprisonment each for forgery and dealing in forfeited property. The convicts were arraigned on March 2, 2018 on an amended 15- count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, altering of false documents, dealing with forfeited property, attempt to pervert the cause of justice and fabricating evidence.  This is according to a press statement issued by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity of the…
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