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Iranian commander: UN chief urges restraint as tension rises

Iranian commander: UN chief urges restraint as tension rises

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged “maximum restraint” as tension heightens in the Gulf over the killing of top Iranian military commander, Qasem Soleimani, in a United States strike in Iraq. “The Secretary-General has consistently advocated for de-escalation in the Gulf.  He is deeply concerned with the recent escalation. “This is a moment in […]

Buhari condemns killing of 19 people in Kogi

Buhari condemns killing of 19 people in Kogi

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday condemned the murder of 19 people by unknown gunmen in the Tawari community of Kogi Local Government Area, Kogi State. The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja, advised the communities involved in the conflict to avoid revenge […]

Buratai inaugurates science faculty complex for Nigerian Army University

Buratai inaugurates science faculty complex for Nigerian Army University

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday, inaugurated an ultra-modern building complex for the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences for the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the university, which was established in 2017, commenced academic activities in 2018 with about 1,000 students […]

It’s Injustice For FIRS to Collect Stamp Duty – Pantami

It’s Injustice For FIRS to Collect Stamp Duty – Pantami

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has condemned the move by Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS to collect Stamp Duties, saying that the collection remains the sole responsibility of Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST.

23 killed as suspected militia attack Kogi community

23 killed as suspected militia attack Kogi community

By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja Twenty-three persons have been feared dead as suspected militia, believed to be herdsmen invaded Tawari Community in Kogi LGA, of Kogi State at the early hour of Friday. The Administrator of the local government, Musa Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, however, said 19 persons died in the midnight invasion. The […]

I’m not in hurry to withdraw troops from volatile areas – Buhari

I’m not in hurry to withdraw troops from volatile areas – Buhari

  Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday his government was not in a hurry to withdraw military personnel from trouble spots across the country. The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the withdrawal of the military from areas where peace […]

Fire inferno claims 111 lives, destroys N679m properties in Kano

Fire inferno claims 111 lives, destroys N679m properties in Kano

By Bashir Bello – Kano The Kano State Fire Service on Friday disclosed that not fewer than 111 persons have lost their lives to fire inferno incidence recorded within the period of January to December 2019 in the state. This was also as it said properties valued at N679 million were destroyed by the fire […]

Gunmen kidnap three in Kwara, demands N50m ransom

Gunmen kidnap three in Kwara, demands N50m ransom

By Demola Akinyemi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have kidnapped three indigenes of Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State who were travelling home for new year celebration. Vanguard gathered that the fourth victim reportedly escaped from the gunmen with very serious injuries. It was further gathered that the herdsmen have taken advantage of […]