The two Nigerians, who claimed to be cousins, were identified as Imran Kabir, 24, and Jamilu Sani, 25 years of age. They were arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel after a hot chase. “Both wanted to go to Pakistan for pursuing Islamic studies. Sani had a Nigerian passport, while Kabir didn’t. We recovered five printouts taken from Google maps of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. They described Iraq as their final destination,” a BSF spokesperson said. The duo got to the checkpost at about 5.50am in a stolen swift dzire taxi. The BSF said they had hired the taxi from Delhi and made off with it on reaching Amritsar when the driver, with whom they had a tiff on Thursday night over the fare, was asleep. They parked the car close to the border and enquired about the route to Pakistan. They were told that the border was closed at that time, but rather than leaving, they waited near the car. The BSF personnel, who are ever on high alert, got suspicious and a...
Tinubu Ignored My Advice” – Soyinka Says After Presenting 7-point Agenda To The President Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has revealled his private conversations with President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before the 2023 elections. Speaking after a “Christmas visit” to the president’s Lagos residence on Sunday, Soyinka said he had advised Tinubu and Atiku to drop their presidential ambitions for young Nigerians. Soyinka, however, said the duo neglected his advice. “I came here with a seven-point agenda. And we had a very thorough discussion on those items,” Soyinka said. “Actually, it’s an embarrassing visit because when I visited him the last time, it was to try and persuade him not to run for office. I told Atiku and himself to please leave the ground so young people could run. That’s the last time we met about five years ago. “So I came to see how he was doing after ignoring my advice. I came to see how both he and his wife were weatherin...
Global environmental activist and Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) Nnimmo Bassey, will today, Tuesday, September 10, receive the 2024 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan. Bassey will also deliver the 29th Wallenberg Lecture, “We Are Relatives,” centring on love, humility, dignity and respect in his vision of a liveable […] http://dlvr.it/TD3Nwv
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He described the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without […] http://dlvr.it/TCDZ8K
By Yakubu A. Ochefu Introduction Water bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans, have played indispensable roles in human history, serving as sources of sustenance, trade routes, and symbols of spiritual and cultural identity. This short keynote, explores the intricate relationship between humans and water bodies throughout history, examining the multifaceted influence of water on human […] http://dlvr.it/TBD8lv
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained FBN Holdings Plc from holding, conducting or hosting its 12th Annual General meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, whether virtually or otherwise, pending the determination of a motion for interlocutory injunction filed by an aggrieved shareholder, Tohir Folorunsho Ismaila. Justice Akintayo Aluko gave the order on […] http://dlvr.it/TC15KM
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State Chapter, extends heartfelt commendations to Governor Yahaya Bello for his administration’s groundbreaking health reform, unwavering commitment to the welfare of medical officers, and the provision of accessible healthcare to the citizens and residents of the state. In a commendation letter meticulously crafted and signed by Dr. Baoku Olusola … The post Your Marks In Kogi Health Sector Are Indelibly Unprecedented, Unmatched, Says Kogi NMA to Governor Bello first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1BDBX
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have accused Rapid Response Squad (RRS) police operatives of attacking homebound #EndBadGovernance protesters in Lagos. The group said the unprovoked attacks occurred on Thursday evening around Oregun and resulted in the violent assault and hospitalisation of one, Damilola Akinola and the arrest of three protesters. Two other protesters were arrested around […] http://dlvr.it/TBP3k1
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