26 h. ago Osun monarch dismisses reports of terrorists presence in community

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, dismisses reports of terrorists in his community, calling the information false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-monarch-dismisses-reports-of-terrorists-presence-in-community/

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32 h. ago ‘No terrorist in Iwo,’ Oluwo decries reports against religious group

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, refutes claims of a terrorist group in his domain, dismissing the Iwo terrorism report as a false narrative. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-terrorist-in-iwo-oluwo-decries-reports-against-religious-group/

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7 d. ago Reports Of Akpabio’s Collapse, Hospitalisation In London Fake — Aide

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that he collapsed and was flown to London for medical treatment. The rumour, which circulated on Monday via some online news platforms (not LEADERSHIP), suggested that Senator Akpabio was airlifted on a private jet to a London hospital after he reportedly collapsed. Reacting to the report, Kenny […]

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1 week ago No bill seeking to rename Nigeria as ‘United States of Nigeria’ — Reps

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dismissed online reports of an executive bill seeking to rename Nigeria as the ‘United States of Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bill-seeking-to-rename-nigeria-as-united-states-of-nigeria-reps/

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1 week ago Senate refutes receiving petitions against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees

The Nigerian Senate dismisses reports of receiving petitions against any of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees currently undergoing screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-refutes-receiving-petitions-against-tinubus-ambassadorial-nominees/

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1 week ago Bauchi gov dismisses reports of defection to PRP as mischievous

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s office has refuted claims of his defection from the PDP to the PRP, calling the reports mischievous and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-dismisses-reports-of-defection-to-prp-as-mischievous/

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2 w. ago Sokoto Denies Governor Aliyu Accompanied Alex Otti To Visit Nnamdi Kanu In Prison

The Sokoto State Government has dismissed media reports claiming that Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to visit convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the State government described the reports as “misleading,” insisting that Governor Aliyu was […]

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2 w. ago ‘I Feel Perfectly Safe Here,’ Boris Johnson Dismisses Negative Security Reports On Nigeria

He praised Governor Uzodimma for his drive to provide 24-hour electricity for the people of Imo State as part of efforts to achieve economic transformation. The post ‘I Feel Perfectly Safe Here,’ Boris Johnson Dismisses Negative Security Reports On Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Northern youths dismiss report describing Kano as ‘new bandits’ frontier’

The group said a proper analysis showed that Kano is not a frontier, but rather a state dealing with the spillover of banditry bred and entrenched under the previous administration in...

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3 w. ago Palace refutes report of Osun monarch’s death, says Famodun was ex

The palace of the Owa of Igbajo has refuted reports of the monarch’s death, clarifying that it was the ex-monarch, Adegboyega Famodun, who passed away. Read More: https://punchng.com/palace-refutes-report-of-osun-monarchs-death-says-famodun-was-ex-monarch/

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3 w. ago Arewa Forum Denies Endorsing Amnesty, Payments To Terrorists

Apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has dismissed social media reports that it supports calls for amnesty or monetary settlements for terrorists and bandits. The forum described the claim as a deliberate distortion of the comments made by its Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu. A trending video clip had insinuated […]

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3 w. ago One injured in clashes over deposed Osun monarch’s burial rites

Clashes erupt in Igbajo, Osun State, over burial rites for a deposed monarch, leaving one injured. Governor Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-in-clashes-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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3 w. ago One injured as clashes erupt over deposed Osun monarch’s burial rites

Violence erupts in Igbajo, Osun State, as a dispute over a deposed monarch’s burial rites leads to clashes, injuring one and prompting a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-as-clashes-erupt-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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4 w. ago ‘Open Grazing Not Banned’, Federal Government Clarifies Position

The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that open grazing has been banned across the country, describing the claims as misleading and not reflective of its current livestock development policy. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said in a statement on Tuesday that the government has not announced any nationwide prohibition of open grazing. […]

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4 w. ago FG dismisses reports of rift with Gambia amid ECOWAS commission dispute

The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting a diplomatic clash between Nigeria and The Gambia, insisting that recent controversies surrounding Nigeria’s representative at the ECOWAS Commission have been mischaracterised in the media.

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4 w. ago ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed reports of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that violent clashes between herders and farming communities involve casualties on both sides. Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday, arguing that the narrative portraying Fulani herdsmen as sole aggressors does not reflect […] The post ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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