At 6ft 8in tall, James Comey is hard to miss. But two days after the inauguration of Donald Trump, Comey, then director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, tried to hide from the president at a White House reception, by standing in front of blue drapery that matched his blazer, he later told a friend. Comey was anxious not to …
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Israeli warplanes bombed a Syrian regime airbase east of the city of Homs, the Russian and Syrian militaries have said. The Russian military said two Israeli F-15 jets carried out the strikes from Lebanese airspace, and that Syrian air defence systems shot down five of eight missiles fired. Asked about the Russian statement, an Israeli military spokesman said he had …
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…one suspect in custody, not herdsmen/farmers’ clash, Says Edo CP Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the Police in the state to bring the kidnappers and killers of the late Pastor Pius Eromosele to justice. Late Pastor Eromosele allegedly died in a kidnapping incident that occurred more than a week ago in Odighi, Edo State of Nigeria. Governor …
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Oba of Great Benin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify its fight against corruption and avoid wastages in the system of governance in order to be able to provide jobs and curb the menace of illegal migration and human trafficking in the country. The Benin Monarch made the call when …
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A suspected Fulani herdsman has been arrested with an AK 47 assault rifle in Enugu. The incident happened at Ugbawka village in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday. Our correspondent learnt that the herdsman was initially apprehended by some youths of the village, who were suspicious of his presence in the agrarian community. It was gathered …
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Donald Trump grabbed the page with his right hand and showed it to the audience. “You know, this was going to be my remarks. It would have taken about two minutes but …” He tossed the sheet into the air then ducked as it came fluttering down, waving his hands with contempt. “That would have been a little boring,” he …
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Great Benin King, Oba Ewuare II, says he did not mandate Retired Col. Paul Ogbebor, also known as Paulosa or anybody else for that matter to hold a meeting with the Ijaws on behalf of the Palace. The Benin Monarch made the clarification when members of Great Benin Vanguard, led by Prof. Ovenseri Abueku paid him a courtesy visit in …
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Miyetti Allah, the umbrella organization for Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria has agreed to biometric registration of thier members as part of strategies to curb herdsmen/farmers’ clashes. This new development emanated from a meeting of the national leaders of the Association with Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and security chiefs at the government house in Benin City today. National President, …
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has approved the release of special promotion for 3,729 troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, who participated in Operation Deep Punch II in the Sambisa Forest. A statement issued by Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, on Thursday said the promotion was in recognition of the troops’ valour and uncommon commitment to duty during the operation. …
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The Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria has rejected the new directive given by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on how lawyers should dress. According to MULAN, the FCT High Court had in a press release on March 28, 2018 “prohibited the use of any apparel underneath wigs by lawyers and by extension the hijab by female …
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