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Police nab woman, 38, over arms, ammunition smuggling

The Police on Thursday said they have arrested a 38-year-old female suspect over arms and ammunition smuggling from Plateau to different terrorists’ camps in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and other parts of the country. The Acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),…

Buhari, Osinbajo and the bigotry question

By FEMI ADESINA Have you ever met a religious bigot before? Pray that you don’t. It’s not an interesting experience, irrespective of the faith the bigot professes. A bigot is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, and is…

BMW cuts 2022 profit forecast for car segment

BMW lowered its profit margin expectations for its automotive segment for 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, the German carmaker said on Wednesday. BMW Group now predicts growth of earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) in its car segment…

NGO seeks support for FCT indigenous women 

A non-governmental organisation, Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls, has solicited support for the socio- economic and political development of FCT indigenous women. The organisation’s Executive Director, Mrs Abiodun Essiet, made the plea at a town hall meeting organised for the…