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University Of Benin Suspends Students' Union Over Attack On Edo LP Governorship Candidate, Akpata

The Student Union Government of the University of Benin, in Edo State has been suspended indefinitely, over an attack on the state Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata. The Edo State government had condemned the attack on Akpata, at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) by students of the institution.

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$413,000 Bribery: Court Again Adjourns Arraignment Of APC Chairman, Ganduje, Wife

The Kano State High Court has fixed May 16, 2024 for the scheduled arraignment of the immediate-past governor of Kano State and national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on bribery charges. Ganduje, his wife Hafsat and son Umar and five others, who are defendants in the suit, were expected to be arraigned on eight count charges bordering on a $413,000 bribery allegation, diversion and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N1.38billion and abuse of office among other allegations.

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Over 250 Passengers Rescued From Capsized Boat By Nigerian Military In Rivers State

The operatives of the Nigerian Navy have confirmed the rescue of over 250 passengers from a boat in Rivers State. This was stated in press release made available to SaharaReporters on Tuesday morning, as the Navy reiterated the importance of lifejackets and other life-saving equipment to local maritime operators.

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Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online

Many Nigerian music lovers class themselves as either "Team Wizkid" or "Team Davido".

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Band featured at Carson City Jukebox film festival jam, share rhythm with students

Internationally traveling band Blood Drum Spirit visited Carson High School on Tuesday to jam with students in Brian Fox’s orchestra classes. But it wasn’t a technical lesson.

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African birds arrive at Mount Ağrı's wetlands, bringing them to life

Karasu Wetland in the city of Iğdır, which was formed by the glacial waters of Mount Ağrı in the east of Türkiye, was revitalized with migratory birds...

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Nigerian Police Arrest Kaduna Resident For Abducting, Hiding 10-Year-Old Girl In Refrigerator

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 10-year-old girl at Unguwar Gara Village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learnt that the abducted girl was hidden inside a refrigerator. The Kaduna State Police command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Tuesday.

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Nigerian Community In South Africa Laments Brutality, Unjustified Killing Of Members By Police, Says There Is Video, Photo Evidence

The Nigerian community in South Africa has accused the country's police service of brutalising and killing its members without legal basis. This was revealed by Doris Ikeri Solarin, President of the Nigerian Union of South Africa, during an interview with Voice of Africa, while discussing the actions taken thus far by Nigerian diplomats in the nation to cease the brutality. Doris said the union together with Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner in South Africa met with the region police commander recently over the issue.

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Drama In National Assembly Over Blackout During Minister Of Power, Adelabu's Speech

The National Assembly was thrown into a momentary blackout when power went off while the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, was making his speech. The minister was responding to questions from senators at the investigative hearing on “the need to halt the increase in the price of electricity” organised by the Senate Committee on Power on Monday. SaharaReporters had reported that the Senate Committee on Power invited Adelabu and the heads of agencies under the ministry to an investigative hearing on the new electricity tariffs.

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Process To Extradite Fleeing Binance Executive, Anjarwalla Ongoing – INTERPOL

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has assured that the fleeing crypto executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, will be smoked out and extradited to Nigeria to face tax evasion charges levelled against him and his colleagues. The Vice President of INTERPOL (Africa) Executive Committee, Garba Umar, made this known on Channels Television’s programme on Tuesday, noting that the paper works for Anjarwalla to be returned to Nigeria had commenced.

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