Day: April 24, 2023

34 Days Away, 34 Days To Inauguration, Tinubu Lands In Nigeria

Aliyu Aliyu

The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, returned to Nigeria on Monday afternoon after spending 34 days in Paris, France. Platforms Africa reports that Tinubu arrived in company of his wife, Remi, at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at about 4:20 pm. He was escorted from the airport by a carnival-like motorcade to the Defence House. Also, various support groups were present to welcome him. Tinubu’s flight touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and was welcomed by a crowd of supporters. The president-elect…

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Abducted Kogi Monarch Dies In Kidnapper’s Den

Ganiyu Amodu

How the traditional ruler, Obadofin breathed his last     The traditional ruler of Aghara community in, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, Chief David Obadofin who was kidnapped on Easter Monday has been reported to have died in the custody of his kidnappers. Chief Obadofin was said to have passed on last Thursday about 12 days after he was kidnapped, when he could no longer withstand the torture of his captivity. READ ALSO: Three Dead As Indigenes Clash With Hausa Youths In Abuja BREAKING: Arsenal Plane Catches Fire As…

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Three Dead As Indigenes Clash With Hausa Youths In Abuja

Ganiyu Amodu

A violent clash erupted between Abuja indigenous people and Hausa youths in Gwarinpa 3rd Avenue during the weekend, spilled to today, Monday, leaving three dead. According to sources, the fight broke out when a group of Hausa youths, who reportedly sold hard drugs, attempted to burgle and rob the household of the councillor of the ward. This infuriated the indigenous people, and the situation quickly escalated into a full-blown clash. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Arsenal Plane Catches Fire As Engine Blows Up Ahead Of Take-Off Sudan conflict: Nigerian Govt Seeks Egypt’s…

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BREAKING: Arsenal Plane Catches Fire As Engine Blows Up Ahead Of Take-Off

Ganiyu Amodu

A plane carrying the Arsenal women’s team back from their Champions League semi-final first leg with Wolfsburg burst into flames on the runway on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at the Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport after a bird flew into the engine shortly before it was due to take off. Flames immediately started to come out of the Boeing 737, and the pilots on board quickly evacuated the passengers, including Arsenal’s first team squad, to safety. Arsenal have released a statement confirming they returned home safely this morning. The statement read:…

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Sudan conflict: Nigerian Govt Seeks Egypt’s Support To Rescue 5,500 Nigerians By Road

Abibat Babalola

.Federal Government warns as Nigerian students pay $100 for ‘dangerous’ road •We are waiting for Sudanese govt to provide safe corridor for evacuation – Minister           The Federal Government is making preparations to evacuate about 5,500 stranded Nigerians out of Sudan through the Egyptian town of Luxor, The PUNCH gathered on Sunday It was gathered that the Federal Government was seeking Egypt’s support so that the stranded Nigerians could be moved to Luxor. The Director of Special Duties of the National Emergency Management Agency, who doubles…

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Top Nigerian Journalist, Yusuf Alli. Loses Mother

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why I am grateful Allah has called her, The Nation newspaper editor pens emotional tribute for mum           Top Nigerian Journalist, Yusuf Alli, has lost his mother, Hajiya Hawau Yusuf, at 89. Alli, editor, northern operations of The Nations newspaper, announced this in a tribute on his Facebook page. READ ALSO: Lesser Hajj: Saudi-bound Widower, Divorcee Arrested With 14.4kg Cocaine 2.9 Million Lightening Strikes Expected In Nigeria In May Fresh Crisis Rocks Davido’s Marriage Over Alleged New Baby “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I am…

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Lesser Hajj: Saudi-bound Widower, Divorcee Arrested With 14.4kg Cocaine

Abibat Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a widower, Ariyibi Ahmed Olaseinde, and a divorcee, Akanbi Silifat Tunrayo, who were going for lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to export 14.4 kilograms of cocaine concealed in lace and ankara fabrics. The male suspect, Ariyibi was intercepted on Thursday, April 20 at the screening point of MMIA Terminal 2 during outward clearance of Qatar Airways passengers travelling from Lagos via Doha to Medina, Saudi Arabia. READ ALSO: 2.9 Million…

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2.9 Million Lightening Strikes Expected In Nigeria In May

Abibat Babalola

Osun, Rivers, Nasarawa, Abuja, others: Here is the full list of 15 states at highest risk   About 2.9 million lightning strikes are expected to follow the rains in Nigeria in May. Platforms Africa reports that the Nigeria Lightning Safety and Research Center (NLSRC), which sounded a note of caution to Nigerians to be wary of their movement and activities in the rain, as well as protect their electronic gadgets. The report highlighted some states that are likely to have intense lightening. READ ALSO: Fresh Crisis Rocks Davido’s Marriage Over…

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