Monthly Archives: June 2019

30 confirmed killed, 42 injured in fresh Borno attack

30 persons have been confirmed killed and 42 others seriously injured when three bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Mandarari community of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.The Director of Search, Rescue and Operations of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Usman Kachala, who confirmed the killings …

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Akeredolu sacks three commissioners

The Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu, has sacked three commissioners in his cabinet. A statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, said the commissioners relieved of their duties were Solagbade Amodeni (physical planning and urban development), Taofiq Abdusalam (works and infrastructures) and Ismaila Olurimisi (culture). …

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NDDC denies improper withdrawal of cash

The Niger Delta Development Commission denied allegations that its management was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission based on its directors’ involvement in improper withdrawal of cash from a bank. The NDDC in a statement issued by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Charles Odili, said based on the existing …

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Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi dies in court

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in a Cairo hospital after fainting during a session in court, judicial and security sources said. “He was speaking before the judge for 20 minutes then became very animated and fainted. He was quickly rushed to the hospital where he later died,” …

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