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The DSS has detained Samaila Kaigama, an alleged ISWAP terrorist and ransom negotiator, and has remanded her to Kuje prison

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Remand at Kuje Correctional Center till trial begins on November 13, according to Justice Ibrahim Salim’s decision from the Federal High Court in Abuja. Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama is accused of being a ransom negotiator for terrorists affiliated with Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP. On Tuesday, the DSS arraigned Kaigama on a seven-count revised indictment … Read more

Government should be warned by advocacy group that poverty and school dropout increase the risk of HIV among girls

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A civil society organization has issued a dire warning about the persistence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, citing the Girls Act model as a potential solution to the problem of teen and young female infections. During events in Abuja on Tuesday to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the appeal was made. The disproportionate … Read more

A bill to decriminalise attempted suicide has been advanced by the Senate

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On Tuesday, a bill to create a nationwide framework for prevention and rehabilitation and to decriminalise attempted suicide was sent to second reading by the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), the bill aims to resolve contradictions in Nigerian legislation. Currently, Section 327 and 231 of the Criminal Code and Penal Code … Read more

Ikpeazu: Nigeria is still dedicated to deepening its relationship with Spain

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Nigeria is committed to strengthening diplomatic relations with Spain, according to Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the country’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. Among the dignitaries in attendance at the October 12 celebration of Spain’s National Day in Madrid were King Felipe VI, members of the Spanish Royal Family, and Ikpeazu, who was speaking on behalf … Read more

Suspected bandits struggle with Taraba hunters, killing their commander

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As a result of an encounter with suspected bandits while responding to intelligence about a planned attack on the village, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, a leader of hunters in Andamin community, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, was killed. During an altercation with the suspected bandits, Ciroma—who was also a member of the Forest Guard … Read more

Officials from Abia visit prisons in Umuahia and Aba to check on the health of the prisoners

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The Abia State Government says it has sent officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to correctional facilities in Aba and Umuahia to assess the health conditions of inmates. The state government also said it had taken steps to assist inmates in resolving their legal and other welfare challenges. The Commissioner for Information, … Read more

Petrol price: CPPE rules out NNPCL’s petrol discount as a source of subsidy returns

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An explanation of why the temporary petrol price cut by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) does not constitute a return to the fuel subsidy regime that the Federal Government abolished has been provided by the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). CPPE argued that the program was not an end to … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a possible six-month suspension after Portugal suspends him

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As reported by the UK Mirror, Cristiano Ronaldo has been placed on suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation. As retribution for leaving the national team camp following his heated confrontation with head coach Jorge Jesus, the 41-year-old is serving his sentence. The regulations of the federation have caused this suspension to be automatically initiated. The … Read more

Alonso voices his demands in the buildup to Chelsea’s match against Bournemouth

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Before Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has pushed his side to maintain a competitive mindset, which includes constantly learning and developing. At Friday’s pre-match press conference, Alonso echoed the sentiments of the Blues, saying that they need to get better at adjusting to different scenarios on the pitch. According to … Read more

Galatasaray defeated Kasimpasa in a derby thanks to assists from Osimhen

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On his return to action, Victor Osimhen assisted Galatasaray’s 3-1 derby victory over Kasimpasa in Istanbul. Osimhen came in for Deniz Gul in the 77th minute after suffering an injury in a derby with Istanbul Basaksehir a month earlier. In the last moments of extra time, the Nigerian international set up Mario Lemina for Galatasaray’s … Read more