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Sports Minister Advocates Hosting Africa Commonwealth Games Since Inception Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Owan Enoh on Sunday emphasized the urgent need for an African country to host the Commonwealth Games. He also said that the continent was yet to host the competition since the inception of the event. This is contained in a statement by Dianne Mary-Nsan, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister. According to the statement, Senator Enoh made these remarks during an important consultative meeting convened by the President of the Commonwealth Federation, Chris Jenkins Obe. The meeting brought together ministers of sports…

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Allegation Against Akpabio, Baseless, won’t resign – Senate spokesperson Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu ,has berated calls for the resignation of President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over “unfounded allegations “of N3.7trillon budget padding . Adaramodu ,in a statement in Abuja on Thursday ,said calls for resignation of Akpabio were unthinkable. He said Akpabio would not resign ,and had no intention to resign at any time because he had not committed any wrongdoing . The spokesman said it was shocking that PDP leadership could not comprehend what transpired at Tuesday’s plenary, during which the allegations…

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112 Abducted IDPs in Borno Breached Camp Security — Military The Military High Command stated on Thursday that the 112 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) recently abducted by terrorists in Borno reportedly ventured beyond the designated area from their camp without notifying camp officials. The military further declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorists, and they will be treated accordingly. This decisive action, according to the military, is leading to the defeat of several terrorist groups across the country, with the aim of ensuring they can no longer terrorize or hurt citizens. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations,…

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The Kaduna State government has said it is working round the clock to ensure that all the Kuriga school children are brought back safely. Hajiya Rabi Salisu, Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, gave the assurance during a peace walk to commemorate the International Women’s Day organised by CLEEN Foundation. She said, “We are in support of what you are doing; the 287 kidnapped children will be brought back home. Governor Uba Sani is working round the clock; all the children will be brought back.” Meanwhile, the CLEEN Foundation and other stakeholders have expressed their willingness to…

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