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Edo Police Rescues Seven Kidnap Victims

The Edo State Police Command on Saturday said its operatives have rescued seven kidnapped victims in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. A statement from the Command’s deputy PPRO, Emem Ikoedem, said the victims were abducted in the Ikeken Forest, where they had gone to farm, by armed men suspected to be...
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Teenager Arrested For Killing Cousin For Ritual In Edo

An 18-year-old boy, identified as Tega Emajuwa, has been arrested alongside two accomplices for allegedly kidnapping and killing his 12-year-old cousin, Emiliano Egwunbare, in what police suspect to be a ritual-related murder in Obagie Community, Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. According to sources, Emajuwa, who had been living with the victim’s parents for...
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Afrobeats Culture Runs Deeper Than Music, Says Grand Tycoon

Nollywood singer, spoken word artiste and entertainment journalist, Tofarati Ige, popularly known as Grand Tycoon, has emphasised that the globally celebrated Afrobeats movement goes far beyond the music that many people associate it with. According to him, the culture embodies a rich and diverse array of artistic expressions that deserve equal recognition and global appreciation....
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Niger Speaker Wants Traditional Rulers Empowered

…Gets traditional title of Dokacin of Borgu kingdom As part of measures to address the current security situation in the country, the Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has called for a definite and well-defined role for traditional institutions in the country. The Speaker said over the weekend in New Bussa,...
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50th Independence Anniversary: Angola Honours Three Nigerians

The Government of Angola has honoured three distinguished Nigerians as part of events marking the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. They are the late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed; former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and a foremost Diplomat, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari. The Awards, presented in Luanda by President João Manuel Lourenço, recognised and appreciated...
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AGILE Lauds Gov. Lawal Over 500 Teacher Recruitment

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (Zamfara AGILE Project) has applauded Governor Dauda Lawal for approving the recruitment of the first batch of 500 qualified science teachers as part of the ongoing reforms towards strengthening education delivery and improving learning outcomes across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the...
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