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The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of “many bandits” by the Joint Security Task Force in the North-Central state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Bala Kuryas, said on Wednesday in Minna that several bandits were neutralised by the joint security taskforce “in the last few days”. “We also recovered several motorcycles and cows during the operations. “We have put in place sensitive security measures that will deal with any unforeseen circumstances in our area of supervisions. ” All we require from members of the general public is vital information that could aid our men on…
Kyiv and Moscow (CNN)Fierce fighting for control of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson left dozens dead as Russia’s onslaught against multiple Ukrainian cities intensified Wednesday and fears over the civilian toll mounted. More than 800,000 civilians have fled since the invasion began a week ago, with fears of further casualties increasing as Russian strikes hit built-up areas. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported “massive shelling and bombing” of the central part of Kharkiv, the country’s second largest city, on Wednesday morning. In other developments: Sounds of air raid sirens and a new explosion in Kyiv as night falls. Fighting continues…
Targets of Kyiv explosions still unknown Powerful explosions were heard in the capital Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. At least four major explosions around 03:00 local time lit up the night sky in Kyiv and were captured by witnesses on video. It is unclear what the targets of the attack were, or how many people may have been hurt or injured. The explosions came hours after a massive blast near Kyiv’s central train station shook the city. It happened very close to where hundreds of evacuees are sheltering from Russian shelling. An adviser to…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed how the death of two lovers whose decomposing bodies were found in a car in the Ibafo area of the state happened. Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesman of the command, said instead of the two lovers having sex in the car as earlier speculated, an argument had ensured at the rented apartment of the man, whose name was given as Hakeem Oladimeji, said to be a building contractor and resident in Ogun State. Residents had noticed that the car, a grey Toyota Sienna space bus, had been parked on the same spot for two days…
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich on Wednesday formally announced his planned sale of the football club. Saying the proposed sale would the due process, the Russian businessman and Oligarch said he had always taken decisions in the best interest of the team. “I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC,” he said in his statement on Wednesday. He went further, “As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision…
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged duplication of duties and overlapping of functions by government’s agencies. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Mohammed Monguno (APC- Borno) on the floor of the House on Wednesday in Abuja In his motion, Monguno noted that though Section 153(1) of the Constitution established certain Federal Executive Bodies, Section 4(2) of the 1999 Constitution however, empowered the National Assembly to repeal obsolete laws in the country. According to him, the law also empowers it to enact new ones for the good governance of the country. He said that Nigeria…
A police personnel seen in a viral video carrying a plate of food for the VIP he is attached to at a party has been summoned to the headquarters of the police. Muyiwa Adejobi, acting police force spokesman, said that the personnel, whose name he did not disclose has been asked to report at the Force Headquarters over his alleged indiscretion. The video of the man, in police uniform, had gone viral on Wednesday following the woman with a plate of food believed to be for the VIP. The VIP has been identified as Mrs. Nimot Akanbi who is the…
The Board of Seplat Energy Plc on Wednesday announced the resignation of Mr. Austin Avuru, a Non-Executive Director, from the Board of SEPLAT Energy with effect from March 1, 2022. Seplat announced this in a statement at the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., (NGX) which was signed by Edith Onwuchekwa, its Company Secretary. “In line with the provisions of the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, his replacement will be nominated to the Board. “The Board wishes to sincerely thank Avuru for his founding role and contribution to SEPLAT Energy for the past decade,” the company said. The company had earlier announced…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPC) on Wednesday sealed a deal with partners on gas aggregation to increase local production of fertiliser in the country. The Gas Aggregation Agreement was signed in Abuja on the sideline of the ongoing fifth Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2022) with the theme “Revitalising the Industry: Future Fuels and Energy Transition.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partners for the phase two fertiliser plant include Dangote Fertiliser Ltd., Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), ENI, Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN), Nigeria Agip Oil Company and TotalEnergies. Malam Mele Kyari, the…
Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahaman AbdulRazak has been named to head All Progressives Congress’ zoning committee, ahead of the March 26 National Convention. Sen. John Akpanudodehe, the National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Akpanudodehe said while Gov. AbdulRazak would head the committee the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege will serve as the Deputy Chairman. He named other members to include Mrs. Nkem Okeke, the Anambra Deputy Governor who would serve the Secretary, as well as Prof. Etim Nyong, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, Senator Teslim Folarin and…