3 h. ago Troops Foil Terrorist Infiltration From Mandara Mountains Into Bitta

The military authorities said the troops exercised tactical restraint before engaging the terrorists. The post Troops Foil Terrorist Infiltration From Mandara Mountains Into Bitta appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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15 h. ago Denying your spouse sex could attract jail term – Ghana Police

A Ghana Police official states that denying your spouse sex is a form of emotional abuse under law, potentially leading to a two-year jail term for either Read More: https://punchng.com/denying-your-spouse-sex-could-attract-jail-term-ghana-police/

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16 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “I Found Official Documents Bearing Forged Signatures Of My Father” – Fatima Buhari

Fatima Buhari, the daughter of the late Muhammadu Buhari, says that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his presidency. Buhari’s daughter shared her account in ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, a biography written by Charles Omole. Fatima, a forensic auditor, said she reviewed some documents and showed her […] The post “I Found Official Documents Bearing Forged Signatures Of My Father” – Fatima Buhari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago NEMA activates Benin operations office after tanker fire in Edo

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has approved the activation of the NEMA Benin Operations Office to promptly coordinate response efforts following a tanker fire incident along the Auchi–Jattu Road in Auchi, Edo State.

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26 h. ago French ‘Doctor Death’ jailed for life over patient poisonings

A French court in Besançon, eastern France, has sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for intentionally poisoning 30 patients

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28 h. ago Doctor Accused Of Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing 12, Jailed For Life

Pechier, who has denied wrongdoing and not been detained since the start of the probe, appeared unmoved. The post Doctor Accused Of Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing 12, Jailed For Life appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago French doctor gets life jail for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

A French court sentenced anaesthetist Frederic Pechier to life in jail for poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, between 2008 and 2017. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-doctor-gets-life-jail-for-poisoning-30-patients-killing-12/

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30 h. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Niger Delta Games: Abia, Imo Intensify Preparation As Delta Hosts Coaches’ Summit

State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo have already begun operations prior to their official inauguration on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Delta State held a working session with the 17 sports disciplines to be contested in the second edition of the games, scheduled to take place in Benin, Edo State, from 20 […]

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40 h. ago NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the two government also considered avenues for deepening bilateral relations and strengthening integration within the regional bloc. The post NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Ogun CJ frees 356 inmates in two years, warns against prolonged detention

Ogun State’s Chief Judge leads jail delivery exercises, resulting in the release of 356 inmates to tackle prolonged pre-trial detention and prison congesti Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-cj-frees-356-inmates-in-two-years-warns-against-prolonged-detention/

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57 h. ago For eight years, Buhari had wrong people in right places —Former First Lady, Aisha

•Justifies support for Tinubu in 2023 FORMER First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has passed a damning verdict on the eight-year tenure of her husband, the immediate past President, late Muhammadu Buhari. In a book unveiled on Monday at the Banquet Hall of the State House, entitled ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”’, authored […]

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62 h. ago Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu

The Kwara State Government has clarified that the armed men recently apprehended by soldiers in the state, initially believed to be bandits, are members of Miyetti Allah participating in a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser. The clarification comes in the wake of public concern following reports by SaharaReporters […] The post Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu-Led Security Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns. The White House announced the presidential proclamation on Tuesday, updating its list of countries facing full and partial travel restrictions. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, […] The post US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago NLC raises alarm over alleged plot to attack workers during nationwide protest

Let this be understood by those who occupy the corridors of power and the purveyors of violence that the Congress is now officially aware of their plot to use armed thugs to attack peaceful protesters, cause mayhem, and create a pretext for violent repression.

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67 h. ago Labour alleges plot to disrupt protest, threatens indefinite strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warns of an indefinite nationwide strike if its planned national protest is disrupted or any participant is harmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-alleges-plot-to-disrupt-protest-threatens-indefinite-strike/

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2 d. ago Benin jails about 30, mostly soldiers, over foiled coup plot

Around 30 people, mostly soldiers, have been jailed in Benin following a foiled coup plot. The alleged leader remains at large amid ongoing investigations. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-jails-about-30-mostly-soldiers-over-foiled-coup-plot/

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3 d. ago Benin Jails Around 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, Over Foiled Coup Attempt

On Monday, around 30 accused appeared in front of a special prosecutor for the court for economic crimes and terrorism in the city of Cotonou, the sources said. The post Benin Jails Around 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, Over Foiled Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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