The Kibaku (Chibok) Area Development Association (KADA) in Borno State has said a total of 110 out of the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 are still unaccounted for. President of KADA, Dauda Iliya, in a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, explained that out of abducted girls, 57 escaped from the camp…
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Tunisia and Gambia have been eliminated from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament. They both lost their quarter-final clashes against Burkina Faso and hosts Cameroon on Sunday. The Indomitable Lions needed two second-half goals from Karl Toko Ekambi to see off their lowly-ranked opponents. Cameroon will now meet the winner of the quarter-final between…
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Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has confirmed his move to Al Hilal from Al Shabab. Ighalo, writing on his verified Twitter page, said: “Thank You @AlShababSaudiFC it was a Pleasure.” The former Watford and Manchester United man has agreed a deal with Al Hilal until June 2023. The 32-year-old is joining the Blue Waves for…
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Senate President Ahmed Lawan has expressed the desire of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom to join the ruling party in no distant time. He said that there is no shame in asking since it is a gesture that would bring development, unity and progress in the country as…
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Chief Stanley Emegha Okoro, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, has cautioned five members of the National Assembly representing the state to desist from petitioning against the existence of Ebubeagu security outfit, which according to him, has reduced, killings, robbery attacks and other criminal activities in the state. Okoro, who is…
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Burkina Faso’s forward Dango Ouattara (R) shoots to score his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 quarter final football match between Burklina Faso and Tunisia at Stade Roumde Adjia in Garoua on January 29, 2022. Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFPDango Ouattara scored on the stroke of half-time as 10-man Burkina…
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The governor-elect of Anambra State, Charles Soludo.Anambra State Governor-Elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has called on more Nigerians to participate in local politics as a way to turn around the nation’s fortunes.Professor Soludo made the comment while speaking in Abuja on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of the pioneer class of the School of Politics, Policy…
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Cameroon’s forward Karl Toko Ekambi (R) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 quarter final football match between Gambia and Cameroon at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on January 29, 2022. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFPCameroon are through to the semi-finals of their Africa Cup of Nations after…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday detained the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) Mr. Osita Okechukwu.He was reportedly detained over a case of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1.3billion.READ ALSO: Police Arrest Three Suspects Accused Of Killing Lady For RitualMr Okechukwu was said…
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Eight persons suspected to be pipeline vandals have been arrested in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the operation to end oil bunkering and illegal refining of petroleum products is intensified by the State Government.The suspects were arrested by a special anti-bunkering taskforce set up by the council chairman, Rowland Sekibo to fight…
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