Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two terrorists and recovered dangerous weapons during an operation conducted in Kaduna State. The troops who were acting on credible intelligence laid an ambush against terrorists who were moving along the Birnin Gwari-Manini axis. According to a post on X on Monday, the Army said the ambush led to a fierce gun battle with the terrorists. The post read, “The Nigerian Army continues to demonstrate its resolve in dismantling terrorist networks across various theatres of operations, delivering heavy blows to the fleeing villains. In the latest encounter, troops successfully expunged and destabilized terrorists…
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Equity investors trod cautiously Monday as they struggled to build on recent equity gains, with debate swirling around how big an expected US interest rate cut will be this week, while sentiment was being dragged by worries about the Chinese economy. The yen strengthened to less than 140 to the dollar for the first time since mid-2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve decision on Wednesday — and a policy meeting at the Bank of Japan two days later — while gold ticked up to a new record. Data showing US inflation slowed more than expected last month to its weakest…
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has distanced itself from a fake social media account bearing the name of the university vice-chancellor, Sani Kunya. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday by the university’s Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Zailani Bappa. The statement reads “The attention of the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sani Usman Kunya, is drawn by a good samaritan, to a fake Facebook account opened in his name, obviously with the sole intent to scam innocent persons. “A screenshot of a transaction with the good samaritan revealed a direct attempt…
British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, meets Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, in Rome on Monday to discuss tackling illegal immigration, a day after another Channel migrant shipwreck claimed eight lives. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party was elected with a crushing parliamentary majority in July, has vowed to fight illegal immigration, a hot-button topic in British politics for years. Far-right riots shook cities and towns across England and Northern Ireland shortly after Starmer’s election, the United Kingdom’s worst unrest since 2011, with mosques and migrant accommodation centres often targeted. The perilous cross-Channel journeys attempted by migrants from northern France have posed a…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has stated that President Bola Tinubu did not sign a peace accord when he was a presidential candidate in 2023. Kukah, one of the conveners of the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, made this known on Sunday in Benin City during the Edo Election Security Townhall. According to the clergyman, the committee can’t force any presidential candidate to sign the peace pact, which has become an electoral ritual in the last decade. Kukah asserted that the failure of political parties and their candidates…
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, on Monday felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the year 2024 Eid-El-Maulud. Walson-Jack in a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations of her office, Eno Olotu, urged Muslims to uphold and embody the Prophet’s timeless virtues of peace, kindness, humility, and selflessness, especially in their daily interactions. “As we commemorate this day, may the blessings of Eid-El-Maulud illuminate your homes and enrich your lives with love, peace and prosperity,” she remarked. She further called on the Muslim Ummah to seize this spiritual moment to pray for…
The 76th Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, celebrated outstanding achievements in television, with several shows making history. Television Academy, in an X post #TelevisionAcad on Monday, wrote, “Congratulations to all of tonight’s #Emmy winners! View the full list of winners and stream the 76th #Emmys on @hulu. #Emmys #TelevisionAcademy” FX’s ‘Shogun’ dominated the night, setting a new record with 18 Emmys, including Best Drama, Best Actor, and Best Actress. HBO’s ‘Hacks’ pulled off a surprise win for Best Comedy Series, while Netflix’s hit ‘Baby Reindeer’ claimed the Best Limited Series title. PUNCH Online on Friday listed the…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has ordered the contractor handling the Umuahia mega bus terminal project to expand roads around the terminal for easy vehicular movement. The governor who spoke on Sunday while on an inspection visit to the project site also expressed satisfaction at the pace of work ongoing construction on the site. He pointed out that there were some areas the contractor needed to make some minor adjustments. He said, “I think the contractors are doing very well. They have been known to perform very well. They are working according to the Schedule. “But then, there are a…
The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, stated that the library has issued over 26,000 International Standard Book Numbers to publishers across the country so far in 2024. She also disclosed that Nigerians, particularly researchers, no longer need to visit the headquarters to obtain ISBNs, International Standard Serial Numbers, newspaper publication indices, or other services, as these can now be accessed via the National Library of Nigeria’s website and social media platforms. Anunobi noted that the library has branches in 33 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, while Kebbi, Zamfara,…
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command on Sunday repelled an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by hoodlums suspected to be affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed militia, the Eastern Security Network. According to a release signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the attackers, arriving in three SUVs, launched a violent assault on the headquarters with sporadic gunfire. “In response, the ever-gallant operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants, resulting in the neutralisation of three attackers. The remaining assailants, who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes.…