Okuama Soldiers Killings: Army Declares 8 Persons Wanted [FULL LIST]
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The Nigerian Army has declared Eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta state. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in its official X handle on Thursday. The persons declared wanted include seven men and one woman. Full list: They are Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, Prof Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriki, Igoli Ebi (female), Akata Malawa...
Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Terrorists Arrested By Military
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Edo PDP Chair, Tony Aziegbemi Regains Freedom
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Lies, Fake News From Social Media Almost Broke My 40-Year Marriage, Lai Mohammed Reveals
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Exposed: Even Contractors Without Shovel Get Contracts In Kano — FERMA
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Kano has lamented over how some unqualified contractors get contracts worth millions of naira. Acting Federal Road Maintenance Engineer in the State, Ali Abdu, lamented over this when he appeared before the House Committee on FERMA, on Tuesday. He briefed the lawmakers on the activities of the agency on 2023 contract projects. He said, “Sadly,...
