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The headless body of one Kingsley Obot, a member of staff of Ellan Star Marine, was found on the company’s premises. Mr Obot’s family has now called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death on the premises of the company. The deceased’s family urged the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, to take over the investigation from the Woji Police Division, where the case was being handled.
The Sultan of Sokoto HRH Sa’ad Abubakar III visited Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, barely 24 hours after the former Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi met with the state leader. According to reports, the Sultan on Monday, August 24, arrived around 12:20 pm in a black SUV at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House.
The BBNaija 2020 Lockdown show is no doubt a favourite of numerous fans across Africa as they keep themselves updated with the actions of the housemates. The show started out with 20 contestants but they have already been trimmed down to 14. In order to escape eviction, the housemates usually hope to win the Head of House game and benefit the perks that come with the position.
The Enugu State Police Command has reacted to the deadly clash between member of the Indigenous People’s of Biafra(IPOB) and security agencies on Sunday. The clash, according to an eyewitness account, resulted in the death of four persons and left others badly injured. While addressing newsmen, following the clash, State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmed Abdurrahman, said the Police had arrested five members of the group involved in the clash.
No fewer than 70 applicants from Anambra East and Anambra West Local Government Areas have so far been screened at the ongoing nationwide police recruitment. According to reports, 3,000 candidates, who applied for the position of Constable from Anambra, are to undergo screening, which commenced on Monday in Awka, the state capital.
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An end seems to have come to the lingering crisis between the former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva and the former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, after a closed-door meeting with the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, on Monday, August 24The Nation reports that the two leaders, who are from the south-south geo-political zone of the country, were seen for the first time in a long time walking shoulder to shoulder in public.
New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has told legendary striker Luiz Suarez to leave the Spanish giants. Koeman, who took over following a disastrous 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich at the quarter-finals of the Champion League, has been given sweeping powers to decide incoming and outgoing players as the club looks to rebuild.
Gunmen storm Damba-Kasaya community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, killing one person while abducting many people including final class students of Junior Secondary School. The bandits who arrived in the community on Monday around 8 am, on motorcycles were said to have abducted many of the villagers before storming Prince Academy, to abduct Junior Secondary School (JSS3 ) students who were receiving lessons, preparatory to their final exams.
Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus just days after partying with guests, including England star Raheem Sterling for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to Nationwide90fm, a radio station in Jamaica. The greatest sprinter will spend time in self-isolation as a result. Bolt was honoured with a surprise birthday party on August 21 which was attended by a host of big names. Manchester City star Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey, and cricket legend Chris Gayle attended.
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission has received the support of Militants in the region over the ongoing forensic audit of the commission. The development was revealed in a statement released by the spokesperson of the militants under the auspices of Joint Revolutionary Council, Cynthia Whyte, on Monday.
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