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Jun
03
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Fire Fighters Extinguish Inferno In Popular Enugu Market

Fire Fighters Extinguish Inferno In Popular Enugu Market

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Fire fighters from Enugu State Fire Service have extinguished a fire outbreak in a foam-ladened packing store within Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, on Monday, June 2. The swift response of the state fire service denied the fire, from the highly inflammable foam materials, moving from the affected single packing store to hundreds of packing stores and shops within the market at about 1:20 p.m. it started. Director of the Service, Chief Okwudili Ohaa, said that the rapid response of the fire fighting team at about 1:25 p.m. rescued the entire market from a major disaster. According…
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Jun
03
2025
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UK ‘Fully Prepared’ To Take Abramovich To Court Over Frozen £2.5bn

UK ‘Fully Prepared’ To Take Abramovich To Court Over Frozen £2.5bn

Sports
The United Kingdom (UK) government said it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5billion frozen from the sale of Chelsea. In a rare joint statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. "The government is determined to see the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine, following Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion. We are deeply frustrated…
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Jun
03
2025
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Hacker Attacks: iPhone Rolls Out Crucial Update To Shield Users

Hacker Attacks: iPhone Rolls Out Crucial Update To Shield Users

Science and technology
Apple has rolled out a critical update that all users should install immediately to protect their data from potential cyberattacks. Apple has released the iOS 18.5 update, compatible with models from the iPhone XS onward, designed to significantly enhance user security and protect against hacker attacks that could compromise personal data, photos, and videos stored on mobile devices. Experts Stress Importance Of Updating Your iPhone "Many people believe iPhones are immune to serious threats, but no device is completely risk-free," a spokesperson from Safe Data Storage told The Mirror. Apple recently identified a severe security vulnerability affecting its devices. The…
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Jun
03
2025
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Bill Gates To Hand Almost Entire $200bn Fortune To Africa, Resents Eulogy Of ‘Died Rich’

Bill Gates To Hand Almost Entire $200bn Fortune To Africa, Resents Eulogy Of ‘Died Rich’

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Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said that "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity". Speaking in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, he also urged Africa's young innovators to think about how to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare on the continent. Gates announced last month that he would give away 99% of his vast fortune - which he expects to reach $200billion (£150billion) - by…
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Jun
02
2025
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CAN, MBF Mourn, Commiserate With Niger Flood Victims, As Bloodfest Persists In Middle Belt

CAN, MBF Mourn, Commiserate With Niger Flood Victims, As Bloodfest Persists In Middle Belt

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The leaderships of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) have mourned victims of Niger State flood disaster which claimed about 150 lives, in separate statements in Kaduna Monday,June 2. CAN expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood, describing the incident as a full-blown humanitarian crisis requiring urgent and sustained government intervention. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, and made available to newsme, CAN said the scale of the disaster which also displaced over 500 households and left many others traumatized,…
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Jun
02
2025
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HORROR! Children, Women Among 30 ‘Mercilessly Butchered’ By Herdsmen In Benue Community

HORROR! Children, Women Among 30 ‘Mercilessly Butchered’ By Herdsmen In Benue Community

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*Schools Shut, Commercial, Farming Activities Torpedoed, Surviving Residents Flee In Droves *As Usual, Police Issue Assurances, Tactical Teams Deploy By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Over 30 persons have been allegedly killed by the Fulani killer herdsmen in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. The herdsmen were said to have arrived Naka town in the late hours of Sunday when the residents of the town least expected them. An eye witness and resident of Naka town who spoke to People&Politics , recounted that the attackers came at about 7pm when residents were relaxing in…
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Jun
02
2025
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Enugu CP Issues Vehicle Security Advisory, Command Recovers 15 Vehicles

Enugu CP Issues Vehicle Security Advisory, Command Recovers 15 Vehicles

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has urged vehicle owners to enhance the security of their vehicles by registering them on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform. He described the e-CMR as a vital national database that aids in the prompt identification and recovery of stolen vehicles across Nigeria, adding that it also supports effective policing through real-time verification of vehicle ownership. The Commissioner, in a press statement, further advised the public to install security features such as Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking systems, car alarms, and mechanical…
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Jun
02
2025
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Delta Poly Rector Promises To Maintain High Academic Standards

Delta Poly Rector Promises To Maintain High Academic Standards

Education
By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, South-South Nigeria, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, has reaffirmed his commitment to providing qualitative and standard education to students of the institution. Furthermore, he promised to maintain high academic standards. Professor Ufuophu-Biri, who gave the assurances during the 2025 combined convocation ceremony at the school in Otefe-Oghara, assured that the institution would continue to excel in producing highly skilled manpower for the country's development. He revealed that there are many laudable programmes and innovations that would be unfurled and implemented to improve the…
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Jun
02
2025
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No-nonsense Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission Cracks Down On Disco MainPower

No-nonsense Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission Cracks Down On Disco MainPower

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*Orders Refund Of Over-bill To 20,000 Consumers By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu In exercise of its regulatory powers, Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has ordered MainPower Electricity Distribution Company, formerly Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to refund over 20,000 estimated customers various amounts for “wrongful billing” by the company. This was contained in a public notice issued by EERC on Monday, June 2, where the Commission said that its order was consequent upon many complaints by MainPower’s customers against the firm’s overbilling. “Pursuant to Section 35 of the Enugu State Electricity Law 2023 and other extant rules, this is to…
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Jun
02
2025
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2027 Guber: Youth Group Endorses Kaduna Gov’s Rival

2027 Guber: Youth Group Endorses Kaduna Gov’s Rival

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State youths under the auspices of Concerned and Hopeful Youths of Kaduna State, have called on Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, to run for governor of the North-West state in 2027. A statement signed by Dr. Mohammed. S. Khalid, on behalf of Kaduna Youths for Progress, and made available to newsmen, alleged that the Governor Uba Sani-led administration in the state had failed to connect with people, citing rising insecurity, collapsing infrastructure and youth abandonment. Entitled: 'A call from the youth of Kaduna State: Why Shehu ABG must Contest for Governor…
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