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Six civilians killed in CAR rebel attack

Six civilians killed in CAR rebel attack

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) says six civilians were killed in a rebel attack in the country’s northeast. “This morning at dawn elements from the 3R (Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation) launched a large-scale attack against [...]

August 2, 2021 Military
Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with [...]

August 2, 2021 Environmental issues
Buhari committed to returning money on federal roads

Buhari committed to return money on federal roads

The Minister of State, Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu, on Saturday, disclosed that the federal government had refunded states, billions of naira spent on constructing federal roads. He made the disclosure during a visit to Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at [...]

August 2, 2021 Government and politics
Abba Kyari Finally Suspended Over FBI Fraud Allegations

Abba Kyari Suspended Over FBI Fraud Allegations

The Police Service Commission has suspended the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the commission, [...]

August 2, 2021 Government and politics
Asisat Oshoala Tests Positive For COVID-19

Asisat Oshoala Tests Positive For COVID-19

Barcelona coach Jonatan Giráldez will be without Nigerian striker, Asisat Oshoala, for the team’s pre-season game against Elche on August 4. The Super Falcons captain was left out of Barcelona women’s training camp in Algorfa, where the squad will stay [...]

August 2, 2021 Sports