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Traditional Ruler Escapes Attack In Taraba

Paramount ruler of Yandang chiefdom, Haniel Banti, has escaped an attack by armed men in Taraba State, according to a report by Channels Television. Banti said raised the alarm after he heard the gunmen having a conversation about the attack on his palace on Saturday in Jauro Santi under Lau Local Government Area of the state. Narrating how the incident happened, the traditional ruler said, “It was around 1:00am but I was awake; I heard strange voices around my house. “They (the gunmen) spoke in a language I can identify, saying that this is the house. I was alerted by that, I left what I was doing at that time and alerted my guards. “They surrounded the house and one of them climbed up the gate and was trying to come in; my security guards engaged him and they started shooting. On discovering that everyone was alerted, they left.” Banti, however, explained that in the process of repelling the attackers, one of his guards was shot by the assailants. He said the victim was
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Police Rescue Abducted Lecturer, Four Still Missing As Kidnappers Invade Abuja

The police in the Federal Capital Territory has said that it rescued one Abubakar Alkali, a lecturer at Baze University, who was kidnapped on September 8 in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, on Sunday in Abuja. The statement reads, “It is pertinent to inform the public that the police has successfully rescued the Baze University lecturer, who was kidnapped on September 8, 2019. “The command wants to also inform the public that it has commenced discreet investigation into an unfortunate kidnap case that took place at Asokoro on September 14, 2019. “The police are currently making concerted efforts to rescue the victim. “Contrary to speculations on the social media about an upsurge in this crime, the command wishes to correct the notion and inform the public that the aforementioned were the only cases reported and efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspects behind the crime.” Among of those allegedly
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Activists Call For Inquiry Into Death Of FUOYE Students

Human rights activists have called for a probe into the death of two students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, allegedly caused by policemen on the entourage of wife of Ekiti State Governor, Bisi Fayemi. In a statement jointly issued by the Convener, Coalition in Defence of Democracy and Constitution, Dare Atoye, and Executive Director, Policy Advocacy and Integrity Network, Joe Mesele, in Abuja on Sunday, the group called on appropriate authorities to immediately set up an open and impartial judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the killings and ensure that the real culprits were brought to book. The statement reads, “We are deeply puzzled and pained to see the police in Ekiti State attempting to twist and reduce the sad and avoidable incident in Oye-Ekiti in which two students were cut-down in their prime, to a single story narrative and blame the entire saga on the students. See Also Education NANS: Ekiti Governor Fayemi Busy Fighting For Security V
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Tunisia: New Issues, New Candidates

[Deutsche Welle] Tunisians are heading to the polls in mid-September. This time, the battle for the country's highest office is different. There's a lot of passion involved, as always, but the issues are more serious. via LATEST NEWS
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Again, Sowore Approaches Court, Seeks Bail On Self-recognition

Detained pro-democracy activist and Convener of #RevolutionNowmovement, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking bail on self-recognition. In a motion filed on Friday, Femi Falana (SAN), his lawyer, asked the court to grant Sowore bail on the ground of self-recognition or upon any condition the court may reasonably deem to impose in the circumstance of the case. Falana said that the applicant’s right to fair hearing, dignity of human person, liberty, health and freedom of movement are under threat and being violated. He stated that by Section 28 (4) of the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, a person detained pursuant to Section 27 (1) can be admitted to bail by the court. The respected lawyer in the application disclosed that Sowore had on August 7 and 8, 2019 volunteered statement to the Department of State Services and had concluded investigation on the case and announced its findings. He argued that other Nigerians, who p
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Ondo 2020: I Won't Say Anything On Akeredolu Yet, Says Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that he prefers to keep silent for now on the second term ambition of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Tinubu expressed this at the weekend during the traditional wedding ceremony of Akeredolu's daughter in Owo, a sleepy town in the state. He said, "I won't say anything yet (if there will be vacancy or not) about that until the time is ripe for it." Though Governor Akeredolu has not publicly declared his intention to seek a second term in office, there are however, indications that he may do so going by feelers in the polity.   Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  via IFTTT
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Again, Sowore Approaches Court, Seeks Bail On Self-recognition

Detained pro-democracy activist and Convener of #RevolutionNowmovement, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking bail on self-recognition. In a motion filed on Friday, Femi Falana (SAN), his lawyer, asked the court to grant Sowore bail on the ground of self-recognition or upon any condition the court may reasonably deem to impose in the circumstance of the case. Falana said that the applicant’s right to fair hearing, dignity of human person, liberty, health and freedom of movement are under threat and being violated. He stated that by Section 28 (4) of the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, a person detained pursuant to Section 27 (1) can be admitted to bail by the court. The respected lawyer in the application disclosed that Sowore had on August 7 and 8, 2019 volunteered statement to the Department of State Services and had concluded investigation on the case and announced its findings. He argued that other Nigerians, who p
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Ondo 2020: I Won't Say Anything On Akeredolu Yet, Says Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that he prefers to keep silent for now on the second term ambition of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Tinubu expressed this at the weekend during the traditional wedding ceremony of Akeredolu's daughter in Owo, a sleepy town in the state. He said, "I won't say anything yet (if there will be vacancy or not) about that until the time is ripe for it." Though Governor Akeredolu has not publicly declared his intention to seek a second term in office, there are however, indications that he may do so going by feelers in the polity.   Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Indian Police Arrest Nigerian For Swindling Jobseeker

India Police India Police The police in India on Sunday arrested a Nigerian for defrauding a jobseeker. Officers from Thiruvananthapuram Cybercrime Police Station arrested Kingsley Udeh from Bengaluru. Udeh carried out the act through a job portal named 'Carreers', the New Indian Express reports. "The accused offered the job of a senior electrical engineer in the United States and sought money for arranging the appointment order, work permit and insurance cover.  "Udeh made fake papers to convince the retired engineer and fraudulently obtained Rs 6 lakh from him at different stages. "The petitioner sent money to various bank accounts of the accused but grew suspicious after Udeh sought further funds, which prompted him to lodge a police complaint,” said Cybercrime DySP Jeeji N.  Police tracked down the suspect with the help of his ATM card, email ID and CCTV footage.   Udeh was arraigned before the Thiruvananthapuram Chief Judicial Magistrate, wh
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Don’t Forget Sowore, Jalingo, Others In Detention, ADP Tells CSOs

The Action Democratic Party has urged the civil society in Nigeria to keep demanding for the release of Omoyele Sowore and other citizens being held in detention. The party also called on the government to immediately release Sowore, Agba jalingo, Jones Abiri, Steven Kefas and Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata). ADP in a statement by its Lagos Publicity Secretary, Adelaja Adeoye, said the government must be able to take feedback from the people they are governing. Adelaja said, “The government should not be afraid of criticisms because most citizens want good governance, in the absence of that, they will continue to agitate and demand for an improved economy, welfare and things that will better their lives. “It will not be too good that Sowore who was a presidential candidate in the February 2019 election is detained for mobilising a mass action to demand good governance. “Nigerians, civil society organisations both locally and internationally should continue to prevail on the gove
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Kevin Beattie

Kevin Beattie . Kevin Beattie (18 December 1953 – 16 September 2018) was an English footballer. Born into poverty, he played at both professional and international levels, mostly as a centre-half. He spent the majority of his playing career at Ipswich Town, with whom he won both the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup. He was named the inaugural Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year at the end of the 1972–73 season. He suffered a variety of injuries, and his playing career included some controversy, such as when he went missing when selected for England's under-23 team. After retiring from playing, he descended into alcohol abuse before finding a new career in later life as a football commentator on television and radio. Beattie has been called Ipswich Town's best ever player by many pundits and polls. Former Ipswich (and later England) manager Bobby Robson called him the best England player he had seen.
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Kevin Beattie

Kevin Beattie . Kevin Beattie (18 December 1953 – 16 September 2018) was an English footballer. Born into poverty, he played at both professional and international levels, mostly as a centre-half. He spent the majority of his playing career at Ipswich Town, with whom he won both the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup. He was named the inaugural Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year at the end of the 1972–73 season. He suffered a variety of injuries, and his playing career included some controversy, such as when he went missing when selected for England's under-23 team. After retiring from playing, he descended into alcohol abuse before finding a new career in later life as a football commentator on television and radio. Beattie has been called Ipswich Town's best ever player by many pundits and polls. Former Ipswich (and later England) manager Bobby Robson called him the best England player he had seen.
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Nigerian Musician Dammy Krane To Be Arraigned Monday, Risks 3 Years' Imprisonment

  Nigerian musician, Johnson Oyindamola, aka Dammy Krane, risks three years in jail as the Zone 2 Police Command is set to arraign him on Monday, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, Dammy Krane will be arraigned on three counts before an Igbosere magistrate's court in Lagos bordering on a threat to life, defamation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The musician was accused of threat to the life of Merrybet Gold Limited employees on July 25, 2019, and also released a song in which he also made an allegation of the firm of breach of contract. The act is said to be in contravention of sections 301, 412 and 168 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015. The musician was also accused of conspiring with others at large of conducting himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace and threat to life in contravention of Section 412 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015. Dammy Krane was also said to have threatened public peac
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Konga & Lord Of Ajasa – Agbawo

Konga & Lord Of Ajasa – Agbawo Overview of Konga & Lord Of Ajasa – Agbawo Nigerian music veteran, Konga teams up with Lord Of Ajasa to dish out this amazing record tagged “ Agbawo “. This is the first time both veterans are collaborating, though they’ve had a long experience in the same music scene. ‘ Agbawo ‘ is a street-hop banger that will surely get you to move your body. The joint was mixed and mastered the talented Kordmix . Check it out and share your thoughts below. AUDIO DOWNLOAD Latest Contents Oritse Femi – Permanent (Official Video) Popito Baron – For You Blackface – Ife (Prod. Eben) Danny S – Fo Kuli (Download Mp3) Oga Network – Hello Mummy (Prod. Solshyne) Bella Shmurda ft. Olamide – Vision 2020 (Remix) Skales ft. Harmonize – Oyoyo (Official Video) Seyi Shay ft. Teyana Taylor – Gimme Love (Remix) | Official Video Johnny Drille – Count On You (Official Video) | Starring Teddy A & Bam Bam Naira Marley – Puta (Official Video) Naira Marley
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Nigeria: Ilaje-Otumara - a Different Kind of Lagos Slum

[Daily Trust] The high level of debilitating poverty across the country is one of the factors leading to many citizens settling for slum habitations. One of such slums is the Ilaje-Otumara, a riverine community in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. via LATEST NEWS
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