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Police investigates death of 2 over borrow pit disaster

The Nigeria Police in Enugu says it is investigating the death of two persons following the collapse of a borrow pit at Gariki in Ugwuoba community, Oji River local government area of the state.

The Command’s spokesman, Superintendent Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement on Sunday that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a.m.

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“Two persons who were said to be excavating sand at…

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Breaking: Federer wins record 20 Grand Slam titles

Roger Federer has won his sixth Australian Open Grand Slam title and his 20th overall, defeating sixth seed Marin Cilic in five thrilling sets.

The Swiss maestro easily took the first set 6-2, but lost the second in tie break to the Croatian. Federer took the third set 6-3, only to fluff his 3-2 lead in the fourth set and watch helplessly, amid erratic display,  as Cilic took the next four games…

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Human right activist cautions states against arming vigilantes

Malam Mohammed Mustapha, a lawyer and human rights activist, on Sunday cautioned states government against supplying arms to vigilantes, describing it “a threat to national security’’.

Mustapha told the Newsmen in Jalingo that arming vigilante would increase the spread of light weapons in the country.

He explained that vigilantes were not properly trained to bear arms, adding that they could be…

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Kaduna refinery shut down for lack of crude

Kaduna – The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has shut down operations on Jan. 15, due to the non availability of crude oil.

A picture taken on September 16, 2015 shows workers trying to tie a pipe of the first refinery in Nigeria, which was built in 1965 in oil rich Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Port Harcourt refinery is Nigeria’s oldest, built in 1965, nine years after crude…

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Cleric tasks Nigerians on regular tax payment

Enugu – A cleric, Rev. Ifeanyi Okonkwo, has urged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of regular payment of taxes for rapid development of the country. Okonkwo said this on Sunday while delivering a homily at the Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu.

He said the nation would attain rapid development and fast economic growth if citizens were faithful in paying their taxes and other dues.

The cleric…

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Police warns against jungle justice in Delta Warri (Delta) – The Police in Delta has warned residents against employing jungle justice on suspected criminals in the state.

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Fuel scarcity: FRSC advises against carrying petrol in vehicles

Sango-Ota (Ogun) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists against carrying petrol in their attempt to beat fuel scarcity during travels.

Fuel crisis

Mr Clement Oladele, the Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ota, Ogun.

Oladele said that the advice was to guard against fire outbreak, lost of lives…

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Obasanjo’s Delusional Messianic Complex By Austin Braimoh General Olusegun Obasanjo, erstwhile military dictator and civilian despot, is so predictable, one could almost set a watch by it!

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Adeboye, Kunle Ajayi, Nathaniel Bassey for Outpouring 2018

By OLAYINKA LATONA

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, music maestro, Kunle Ajayi and a gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey are billed to grace the Outpouring 2018 conference of RCCG Region 1 Family, reports OLAYINKA LATONA.

The conference is scheduled for February 4 at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

Adeboye

Addressing journalists at…

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Petrolex: Adebutu’s audacity in Nigeria’s troubled streams By Sufuyan Ojeifo and Ariyo Dare-Atoye Mr. Segun Adebutu, the multi-talented Nigerian business magnate, does not need to be a friend of the president or promoter of any party in power for his multi-million dollars investment in the energy landscape to flourish.

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God who did it before will turn sorrow to joy – Muoka Lazarus

By Muoka Lazarus

Beloved, notwithstanding the economic tension, political pressure and social nervousness in the society at this point in time, one thing that is undisputable is the fact that God knows the beginning from the end and all things are subjected to His will. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Almighty God who determines the cause of events.

*Pastor LAZARUS MUOKA

Whether you believe or…

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$24m refrigerators for Air Force One

The refrigerators in the U.S President’s plane, Air Force One, are being upgraded with the sum of $24 million.

U.S President’s plane, Air Force One,

The contract for the upgrade by the new government has been awarded to Boeing, Washington Post reported on Sunday.

The U.S. Air Force will pay the aeronautics behemoth $23,657,671 to replace two of the five chiller units on the plane.

The units,…

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SERAP to Gov Ikpeazu: Restore Uzokwe as Abia State CJ or face legal action

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State to “immediately withdraw his illegal appointment of Justice Obisike Orji as the acting Chief Judge of the state and restore Justice Theresa Uzokwe, who was unlawfully removed by the State House of Assembly, back to her position as Chief Judge.”

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The House of Assembly had on Friday…

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Army alerts Nigerians, says fleeing Boko Haram terrorists may attack worship places, others

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Nigerian Army has alerted Nigerians to be vigilant as fleeing Boko Haram terrorists may recruit suicide bombers to carry out attacks in some places of gathering such as church, mosque, market among others.

The Army said In the past two weeks, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the on-going Operation Deep Punch II have inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists…

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Change begins with restructuring, S-South leaders tell FG .As Wike faults El Rufai’s report on restructuring By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT – Leaders of the oil rich South-South region of Nigeria have enjoined the Federal Government to take the issues of restructuring of the nation seriously, stressing that change should begin with the restructuring of the country.

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Is Obasanjo qualified to be a prophet?

By Morak Babajide-Alabi

No one can dispute the fact that the former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is a very colourful man. He is a man who does not shy away from controversies or scared of creating them and not a man to hide behind one finger when it is time to be heard on any subject of national interest. These are some of the reasons why you either like him or you hate him. There is no…

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VAIDS: Tax Whistle Blower set to expose defaulters – Elamah, JTB boss

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief

Barely two months to the end of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), the Executive Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Mr. Oseni Elamah, says the Federal Government is set to establish Tax Whistle Blower and warns that the tax authorities won’t respect political connections. Defaulters who fail to take advantage of the scheme, he insistes,…