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DSS, Immigration, Police screen intending Christian Pilgrims in Edo

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Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe alongside the tracker team from the Delta State Government House, Asaba, have neutralized three kidnappers and rescued a lady who was being held captive in the Otulo Forest area of Aniocha North Local Government Area. Captain Iliyassu Bawa Rijau, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 63 Brigade, Asaba, in a statement said the operation followed credible information received about criminal activities in Issele Uku. Already, according to the statement, the kidnappers had demanded and received ransom from the victims’ families, before the troops neutralise them in their hideout. It said the exchange of fire between the bandits lasted for 30 minutes leading to the killing of three bandits, and recovering of AK-47 rifle, a magazine, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a cutlass, four mobile phones, a phone charger, a power bank and a pack of Benson cigarettes. The statement added that the troops recovere...
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Yobe Hisbah confiscates liquor, closes brothels in crackdown

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The Yobe State Hisbah Commission, in a joint security operation, raided Walawa community in Garin-Alkali, Bursari Local Government Area, where several arrests and seizures were made. The commission’s executive chairman, Dr Yahuza Hamza, disclosed this on Monday, noting that the operation was aimed at curbing immoral and anti-social activities deemed harmful to the moral fabric of society. According to him, during the operation, “A large consignment of alcohol, equivalent to four truck vehicles fully loaded, was confiscated. “Also, a total of 84 persons were arrested, comprising 50 women and 34 men engaged in prostitution,” he stated. He added that the commission had sealed all the houses involved in the acts, and that all the suspects are in custody and will be duly charged in court in accordance with the laws of Yobe State. “The Yobe State Hisbah Commission remains firmly committed to its objectives, which include promoting morality in line with Islamic teachings and cultural v...
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EPL: Manchester United like NNPC Ltd – Kalu Aja

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Financial expert and educator, Kalu Aja, has likened Manchester United to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, following the club’s defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. The remark comes after Manchester United suffered a 0-1 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford, a result that further compounded their poor form after last season’s struggles in the English Premier League. DAILY POST reports that the Red Devils had been expected to perform better than their 15th-place finish from last season. However, in a post on X, Aja drew parallels between the football club and Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, citing legacy challenges and poor performance. “Manchester United is like NNPC Ltd: legacy assets, huge debt overhang, questionable leadership, no assets works, can’t deliver on strategic goals,” he wrote. EPL: Manchester United like NNPC Ltd – Kalu Aja
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Ansaru terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda, Baraa has been arrested – NSA Ribadu

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The leader of the Ansaru terrorist group with affiliation to Al-Qaeda, Abu Baraa, has been arrested by security agents. Baraa is wanted for masterminding several high-profile attacks in Nigeria. His arrest was made public on Saturday, by the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, during a press briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja. Ribadu said Baraa has been on the radar of security agencies since May and was picked up in July. The NSA described the arrest as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. Ribadu said: “I am glad to inform you that we have successfully concluded a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation which led to the capture of the top leadership of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, commonly known as ANSARU, Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate. “The group was first formed in January 2012 with a public declaration in Kano. It emerged as a splinter faction from Boko Haram, positioning itself as a ‘huma...
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EPL: Tony Adams names striker Arsenal should have signed instead of Gyokeres

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Arsenal legend Tony Adams has insisted that his former club should have signed Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins instead of Viktor Gyokeres. Recall that Arsenal recently signed Gyokeres from Sporting CP in this summer transfer window, despite being linked with Watkins. Speaking during an Indo Sport season preview, Adams said as quoted by Metro UK: “The Portuguese lad [Gyokeres], I don’t know yet. He’s not tried and tested. “I would have liked to have seen them get Ollie Watkins to be honest with you. “He is a Gooner, he might have given us a year and we might have won the title.” Meanwhile, Arsenal will begin their new Premier League campaign this weekend, facing Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening game. EPL: Tony Adams names striker Arsenal should have signed instead of Gyokeres
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Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo finally apologizes to CAC, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola’s children

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Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, has apologized for comments he made about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. The Abuja-based pastor purportedly claimed Babalola died as a poor man and also made mockery of his children. Fatoyinbo’s apology comes after the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, hit back at his remarks, describing them as insensitive and ill-informed. In response, Fatoyinbo claimed he didn’t refer to Babalola and his children in bad light. He also noted that this can be verified from the raw copy of the sermon. The statement added: “Finally, I apologize if any other statement made by me has caused any form of distress, hurt or discontentment to the CAC, the family of the late Apostle Babalola or his associates. “I will never disrespect or speak of them in that manner either publicly or privately.” Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo finally apologizes to CAC, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola’s children
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INEC moves voter registration centres from four Borno LGAs to Maiduguri

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has relocated Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centres from its offices in four local government areas of Borno State to Maiduguri, the state capital, due to security and safety concerns. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Borno, Abubakar Ahmad, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing to officially announce the start of the 2025–2026 CVR exercise in the state. The affected LGAs are Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge, and Marte. He said: “For security and factors relating to safety, four INEC LGAs offices will conduct the physical (in-person) registration at locations in Maiduguri Metropolises. The LGAs affected are: Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge, and Marte LGAs.” Ahmad explained that INEC’s CVR centre for Abadam will now be at Baga Road, Guzamala’s at the Fire Service Department in 1,000 Housing Estate, Kala-Balge’s at Goni Kachalari Primary School, and Marte’s at Kachamai — all within Maiduguri metropolis. He sa...
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