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Auto crash claims 147 lives in Yobe – Police

The Police Command in Yobe on Thursday said 147 persons died in various road traffic accidents in the state from January 2020 to February. The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, said this in a statement in Damaturu. He said, “Available…

Plateau Govt lauds FG for approving 2 universities

The Plateau Government has applauded the Federal Government for approving the establishment of two private universities in the state. The commisioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, gave the commendation at the end of the end of the state…

Tony Momoh’s death, huge loss to Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, mourned a former Minister of Information and Culture, Chief Tony Momoh, who died on Monday at the age of 81. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola…

Contractor in court over alleged N42m fraud

A 40-year-old contractor, Chukwuma Matthew, who allegedly obtained the sum of N42 million under false pretences, on Wednesday, appeared before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court, Igbosere. The defendant, whose address was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge of…