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Things you should know about your phone’s IMEI

The call by the Nigerian Communications Commission for all Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to the commission has evoked a lot of reactions. While some...

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Kane hints at Man City move, hails De Bruyne

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has hinted at a move to Manchester City as speculation mounts over his future, calling the champions’ star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne a “striker’s dream”. Kane has...

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Ishaku mourns Attahiru, other plane crash victims

The Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, on Saturday condoled with the families and the entire Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Attahiru Ibrahim, and other...

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Five tips to survive brake failure when driving

Imagine driving along the highway, playing your favourite tunes, be they Nigerian or foreign, and nodding your head rhythmically. Your hands are fixated on the steering, your eyes on the road, and your...

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Church funeral service for victims of Kaduna plane crash commences

The funeral service for the senior military officers who died in the Beachcraft 350 aircraft that crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday is currently ongoing. The service is holding at...

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[ICYMI] Plane crash: Attahiru’s wife is alive, says El-Rufai’s aide

Mohammed Dattijo, Chief of Staff to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that Fati, wife of the late Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru, is alive. He said this in a short message on...

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Navy cancels 65th anniversary celebrations over death of Chief of Army Staff,...

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Awwal Gambo, has canceled all activities of the 65th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy, following the sudden death of the Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General...

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Remains of Ibrahim Attahiru, others arrive Abuja for burial

Corpses of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and others who died in a Beachcraft 350 aircraft that crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday have arrived in Abuja. They...

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Attahiru’ll be missed, family members mourn

Some family members of late Chief of Air Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, have described him as a patient person and core gentleman. The family members made the remarks when a correspondent of the...

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Yoruba nation agitators storm Akure for rally

Hundreds of agitators have arrived in Akure, Ondo State to demand Yoruba nation. The agitators held a rally in the state capital, Akure, displaying banners showing their demand. Masquerades also joined...

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Gunmen kill two NSCDC officers, cart away arms in Anambra

Gunmen have killed two officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Anambra State. While their rifles were taken away, their operational vehicle was set ablaze after a gun duel....

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Corpses of Kaduna plane crash victims arrive church premises

Sami Olatunji and Deborah Tolu-Kolawole Ambulances conveying the remains of some of the military officers who died in the Beachcraft 350 aircraft that crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on...

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Army flag flies at half-mast at headquarters

The flag of the Nigerian Army is currently flying at half mast at its headquarters in Abuja. This is in honour of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and others who died in the...

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Pictorial: Grave site prepared for burial of Ibrahim Attahiru, 10 military...

The burial site where the 11 military officers who died in the Beachcraft 350 aircraft that crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday has been prepared. The PUNCH reported that the Chief of...

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N380/litre: Governors lack powers to fix petrol price —Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says governors in the country lack the powers to fix petroleum prices. He stated this on Friday evening while featuring on a PUNCH Live interview programme. The...

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Attahiru’s demise, others, colossal loss to Nigeria – Wike

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says the tragic death of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and other military personnel in the ill-fated plane crash in Kaduna on...

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Low turnout as Oyo holds LG polls

There is voter apathy in the local government elections holding across the 33 councils in Oyo State today. Our correspondent, who is monitoring the exercise in some areas, observed a low turnout of...

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ICYMI: Friends mourn as newly married NAF pilot dies in Kaduna crash

Friends, family members and associates of a Nigerian Air Force pilot, Flt Lt Alfred Ayodeji Olufade, are inconsolable at the moment as the young officer, who recently got married, died when a...

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Police arrest three for robbery in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command on Saturday said it has arrested three criminal suspects for armed robbery and car snatching. A statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe,...

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Again, suspected herdsmen kill eight in Benue

Suspected Fulani herdsmen at the wee hours of Friday invaded Tse Ancha in the Agan community of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State and murdered eight people. Tse Ancha is about a kilometer to...

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