February 7, 2023

[GIST] 34 people killed in Somaliland clash

[GIST] 34 people killed in Somaliland clash

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No fewer than 34 people have been killed in fighting in Somalia’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland, two doctors at a public hospital in the town of Laascaanood say, Al Jazeera reports. Fighting broke out in eastern Somaliland on Monday morning between forces from the region, which declared its independence in 1991, and fighters opposed


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[GIST] Ofili, Brume dazzle in New Mexico meet

[GIST] Ofili, Brume dazzle in New Mexico meet

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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili started the 2023 season on a bright note after she came first in 22.55secs in the women’s 200m heat at the University of New Mexico Open Classic. Ofili beat 21-year-old Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who returned in a time of 22.56secs to finish second. The 20-year-old Commonwealth gold medalist also ran


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[GIST] Shop owners lament as burglars invade Ogun community

[GIST] Shop owners lament as burglars invade Ogun community

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Residents and business owners at Ijemo, Oba Ademola area of Abeokuta in Ogun State, have expressed concern over the incessant invasion of the community by burglars. PUNCH Metro gathered that hoodlums had on Friday night broken into some shops in the area, where they reportedly stole valuable items. Some of the victims and residents who


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[GIST] 30,493 telecom subscribers swapped network in 2022 – Report

[GIST] 30,493 telecom subscribers swapped network in 2022 – Report

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The number of telecommunication subscribers that changed their mobile network providers rose by 171.05 per cent to 30,493 in 2022. Data obtained from the Nigerian Communications Commission’s portal indicated that 19,243 more telecom subscribers changed their service providers in 2022, compared to the 11,250 who ported to other networks in the previous year. While porting


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[GIST] Nigerians and the japa syndrome

[GIST] Nigerians and the japa syndrome

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This is 2023 and the japa syndrome is still trending in Nigeria like an emerging pandemic. Japa, a Yoruba locution which means to leave for greener pastures, is still consistently running errands in the frustrated minds of Nigerian youths. Not long ago, another batch of close friends left the shores of Nigeria to Brampton, Ontario,


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[GIST] Court stops PDP, Ayu from suspending Wike 

[GIST] Court stops PDP, Ayu from suspending Wike 

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The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party not to make an attempt at suspending or expelling Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State from the party. In the motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/139/2023, dated and filed on February 2, the respondents are the PDP, its National Working Committee, the National Executive Committee of


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February 6, 2023

[GIST] Ondo communities lament herdsmen invasion

[GIST] Ondo communities lament herdsmen invasion

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Residents of Imoru, Arimogija and Molege communities in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on the state and Federal Government to save them from incessant attacks by herdsmen. The residents said no fewer than eight members of the communities had been killed in the last two weeks while about 40 hectares of


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