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Court orders remand of Sowore in Kuje prison over absence

By Precious Mark A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday has ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in the Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday over his absence from court. Justice M.G. Umar gave the order after dismissing Sowore’s application for recusal and activating last week’s revocation ...

I have made no new appointments — FCT Minister of State

By Precious Mark The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has distanced herself from reports circulating on appointments allegedly made on her behalf. She declared that the claims are false and unauthorised. In a statement by Austine Elemue, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State, she clarified ...

Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue abductees in Sokoto, Katsina

By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded major operational successes against terrorists in Sokoto and Katsina states. During the operations, troops neutralised two suspected terrorists, rescued several abductees, and recovered weapons, motorcycles, and rustled livestock. The military disclosed these developments on Monday in a statement issued by ...

Osun APC condemns killing of teenager in Ilobu, demands police investigation

By Precious Mark The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the killing of Ezekiel Olapade, a 14-year-old boy, in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as wicked, barbaric and unacceptable. The party called on the Osun State Police Command to launch an immediate investigation into ...