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Bandits Attack NDA, Kill Two Officers, Abduct One

Bandits have attacked the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, killing two officers and abducting one other officer. The Spokesman for the academy in the state Major Bashir Muhd Jajira confirmed that that the incident occurred…

Orji Kalu greets Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar at 65

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar on his 65th birthday anniversary. Kalu, in a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Abuja, described Abubakar as a patriotic statesman…

Gov. Oyetola congratulates Osun Speaker at 49

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, as a patriot and a worthy partner in progress as he clocks 49 years. Oyetola, in a congratulatory message signed by…

Osoba mourns NADECO chieftain, Sen. Biyi Durojaiye

A former governor of Ogun, Chief Segun Osoba, has described the death of Sen. Biyi Durojaye as tragic, despite his living up to the ripe age of 88. Recalled that Durojaiye served as Chairman,  Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission…

Businessman in court for alleged N7.5m fraud

A 44-year-old businessman, Idris Adeniyi, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with obtaining N7.5 million with pretext of selling government’s house. Adeniyi, who resides in Idimu, Lagos State, was docked on a three-count charge of impersonation,…

Zamfara gets new Head of Service

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Alhaji Kabiru Gayari as the state new Head of Service. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the Director General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communication,…