The Nigerian Army has dismissed rumors regarding the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, which circulated widely on social media over the weekend. A post from a Nigerian journalist claimed Lagbaja had died from cancer 48 hours prior. In response, the Army stated that these claims …
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IG Kicks As Gunmen Kill Police Officer In Edo
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of jungle justice across Nigeria. He has mandated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to investigate these cases and ensure that all perpetrators face justice. In a …
Read More »US Election: Harris in Georgia for Birthday as Trump Serves Fries in Pennsylvania
Kamala Harris marked her 60th birthday on Sunday by visiting Black churches in Georgia, while her opponent Donald Trump engaged with voters at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, both candidates intensifying their campaigns as the November 5 election approaches. Accompanied by music legend Stevie Wonder, Harris attended a service at a …
Read More »A’Ibom Spent Over N208bn on Projects in 17 Month
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced an expenditure of over N208.16 billion on roads and various infrastructural projects since Governor Umo Eno took office on May 29, 2023. During a press briefing in Uyo, the state capital, the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, detailed the …
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