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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Plane Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally apologized to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev over a tragic incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crash-landed on Wednesday near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash claimed at least 38 lives. The Kremlin revealed on Saturday that Flight J2-8243, traveling from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region, was forced to…

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Real Madrid Shine at 2024 Globe Soccer Awards  

Edited and compiled by Lawal olasunkanmi Gbolahan The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State. Real Madrid dominated the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai, taking home multiple prestigious honors in a glittering ceremony. The Spanish giants were the biggest winners of the night, with their players, coach, and president receiving well-deserved accolades for their outstanding performances…

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PETROAN Partners to Launch 50,000bpd Refinery  

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), in collaboration with its partners, plans to establish a refinery with an initial capacity of 50,000 barrels per day (bpd). According to PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry, the agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the refinery’s construction will be signed in the coming weeks….

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Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade Hosts Festive Funfair for Children 

The Headquarters 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army organized a vibrant end-of-year funfair for children and families within the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos, spreading joy during the festive season. The event, themed “Ikeja Cantonment End-of-Year Funfair,” aimed to strengthen community bonds among military personnel and their families. With over 2,500 children in attendance, the celebration offered…

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Nigeria Rejects Niger’s Allegations of Collusion with France

The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly dismissed allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilize Niger. In a statement issued Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the claims as baseless fabrications, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability and peaceful…

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Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps in Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have dismantled several terrorist camps near Bichi Hill in Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State. Acting on credible intelligence about terrorist activities, the operation targeted camps responsible for attacks in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas on December 19, 2024. In a…

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5 Rescued in Lagos Christmas Day Accident

Five individuals narrowly escaped tragedy on Christmas Day following a collision between two commercial buses at Iyana-Era, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing the cause to excessive speeding and brake failure in one of the buses. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo…

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Dealing with Third parties in love relationships

Edited and compiled by Emmanuel precious omonigno. The polytechnic lle-lfe , osunstate In every romantic relationship, external influences, often referred to as third parties, can pose challenges that test the strength of the bond between partners. These third parties can include friends, family, ex-partners, colleagues, or even societal expectations. While external interactions are inevitable, it’s…

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Police Dismiss Amnesty Report on #EndBadGovernance Protests

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed allegations of extrajudicial killings during the #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in Amnesty International‘s (AI) recent report. The report, titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests”, claimed that police actions led to at least 24 deaths across six northern states. In a statement, Force Public Relations…

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403 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Republic 

A total of 403 Nigerians, including children, have been successfully repatriated from the Niger Republic through a coordinated humanitarian effort. Speaking at the reception held at the Nigerian Immigration Service Training School in Kano, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Aliyu Tijani, revealed that the…

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FG Condoles with Families of Stampede Victims, Issues Advisory on Public Events

The Federal Government has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampedes during food distribution exercises in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the events as “deeply saddening” and emphasized the need for better crowd management during charitable activities, especially…

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IGP Orders Investigation into Death of Man in Police Custody

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to thoroughly investigate the death of a 35-year-old man, Jimoh Abdulquadri, who died while in police custody in Kwara State. This directive was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed that the…

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Peter Obi Blames Stampedes on Harsh Economy, Mourns Victims

Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…

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