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TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI HAVE RESCUED 18 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN NORTH WEST The Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI under the command of the General officer Commanding  8 Division Nigerian Army has again rescued over 18 kidnapped victims in its Areas of Responsibilities covering Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto states respectively. These successes were achieved recently on the 9 September 2023 when the troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Anka LGA of Zamfara state successfully rescued 5 kidnapped victims after a gun duel with armed bandits along Anka - Baggega Road in Zamfara state. The victims were abducted by armed bandits who blocked Anka - Baggega Road and abducted several kidnapped persons in a Canter Truck while conveying goods to Baggega Market in Anka LGA .   Similarly, Troops of FOB Hannutara in Zamfara state rescued 2 victims who were kidnapped from their farm lands. They were abandoned by their captors when they ...

Missing Pregnant woman found dead 8 months after marriage in Zamfara Dead body of a pregnant woman was found three days after disappearance in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state today (Sunday). The deceased identified as Naja'atu Abdullahi Umar went missing on Thursday September 7, 2023 after she went out for a hair braiding in Tsafe town. A family source, Malam Muhammadu who confirmed the development to Radio Nigeria on phone interview said her corpse will be buried according to Islamic rites this afternoon. "She went into the town (Tsafe), I think, for a hair braiding in the afternoon of Thursday September 7 but she didn't come back. Her husband (identified as Yahaya) was shocked, having noticed that his wife didn't return back at midnight. He raised the alarm and checked all the houses of the relatives and places where she usually visits but couldn't be found. "It was finally believed that she might have been kidnapped because on that day, kidnapp...

A student of the Rivers State University, RSU, Port Harcourt, has d!ed during a Jeans Carnival held to mark the Students Week.  It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  The student was said to be sitting on the side of the vehicle when he lost his balance and fell.  The student whose identity is yet to be ascertained was rushed to the hospital but d!ed from his injuries. Following the incident, the registrar of the university, Dr. Sydney Enyindah, in a memo, announced the suspension of other activities marking the students week. “Following the unfortunate and sad incident which occurred during the “Jeans Carnival” on Tuesday 5th September, 2023, resulting in the d£ath of a student, the Management of the University has directed the immediate suspension of the remaining activities of the Student Union Week," the memo reads. More photos below. 

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO MEET UAE AUTHORITIES DURING STOPOVER IN ABU DHABI President Bola Tinubu will meet with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a technical stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after the President’s departure from New Delhi, India. The meeting will serve as a follow-up discussion to address specific, salient issues within the bilateral relationship after conversations held during a recent visit by the UAE Ambassador to the President at the State House in Abuja. The President is to address lingering bilateral issues while maximizing the opportunity of the stopover to equally advance his investment promotion objectives with high-level authorities in the public and private sectors of the United Arab Emirates. Following a successful investment drive on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit, active participation in the G-20 Summit, and a productive stopover in the UAE, the President is expected to return to Abuja immediately following the bilat...

TCC Ekwusigo LG distributes relief materials to 2022 flood victims By Uchechukwu Molokwu/Ngozi Iwunze The Transition Committee Chairman (TCC) Ekwusigo LGA, Mr Chimezie Obi has distributed relief materials to 2022 flood victims in the local government secretariat to cushion the effect of flood damages. He said that the items were brought by SEMA to distribute to last year flood victims, emphasizing that they were not for parties or political purposes but for those affected by flood.  The items were distributed to the town affected: Ozubulu, lhembosi and Oraifite. Mr Obi addressing the flood victtims said that the items was brought by state emergency management agency SEMA to console the 2022 flood victims. He said,"Before collection, you have to write your name, address, phone number to the government access those that benefit from the relief materials. "Eight LG in the state will be affected by flood which Ekwusigo is one of them. I advise them to start harvesting before ...

Onitsha South TC Chairman Promises To Revamp Council By Obianuju Azukaego   The Transition Committee Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr. Joseph Emeka Orji has reiterated his commitment toward partnering Gov. Charles Soludo’s agenda in building a liveable and prosperous smart mega homeland. Orji said this in his office while speaking with newsmen to debunk the accusations levelled against him that he was intimidating the residents of the Local Government Area. He added that he would remain focused toward supporting the State Government's development strides by carrying out his duties as local government chairman effectively. According to Him, the allegation was unverified and part of the effort by some envious and dubious persons who seek to blackmail and distract his efforts in restoring sanity and progress in the entire Onitsha South Council region. The chairman said that there was no such accounts or plans to harass or intimidate any resident of the Counci...

Gov Abiodun demolishes Daniel's DATKEM Plaza, gives reasons The Ogun State Government early Sunday undertook demolition of the 5-story DATKEM Plaza on Folagbade Street, Ijebu Ode owned by the wife of Former Governor Gbenga Daniel, Yeye Olufunke Daniel. Construction of the structure, which is said to have full approval, started in 2009 and it’s scheduled for commissioning at the end of September. According to the Project Manager & Developer, Adeolumi Environmental Services Ltd, the construction company in charge of the building, Engr Olusegun Lawal, the ground floor and mezzanine of the building is a banking hall fully fitted with bank trap doors and CHUBB Strong Room while the third floor is to house the Ogun East Senatorial Office. He said the Kone Elevator had been installed in the Plaza with about 80 Brand new Split Airconditioners just installed by a reputable company. He listed other facilities in the building including a 150kVA electricity generating set, a transformer an...