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Six students have died following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday night when a boat conveying more than 45 passengers, along with vehicles, capsized mid-journey. Rescue teams recovered five bodies shortly after the accident, while search efforts continued for one student…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining troop deployments and operational support in Plateau State, amid ongoing efforts to address security challenges across the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, as part of his…
The Togolese government has confirmed the extradition of Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Burkina Faso’s former transitional president, to Ouagadougou, where he is to face prosecution over allegations ranging from attempted coup plots to corruption and financial crimes. Damiba, who took power in January 2022, was deposed nine months later in a military takeover that installed Captain…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the commission urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs promptly, noting that possession…