Emmanuel Onyedika, Author at kromacnews

Suspected Herdsmen Kill 15 in Benue Community Attack

Gunmen Abduct 3 FULafia Students in Nasarawa

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Unidentified gunmen have abducted three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) from their off-campus hostel in Nasarawa State, with police successfully rescuing one of the victims.
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement posted on X on Wednesday. According to the police, the students were kidnapped from their residence along Awe Road, near the university’s temporary campus in Akunza, Lafia.

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FCT Minister Calls for Stronger Investment in Nutrition, Dietetic Services

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Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has called for greater investment in nutrition and dietetic services to help Nigeria tackle malnutrition and the rising number of people living with diet-related diseases.

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Windstorm Kills 3, Affects Over 5,000 in Jigawa

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Three people have died and 5,403 others were affected following a windstorm accompanied by heavy downpour in Jigawa State.
The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr. Hannafi Yakubu, confirmed the incident to journalists in Dutse on Wednesday.

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10,000 Applicants Vie for 1,000 Rural Teaching Jobs in Nasarawa

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At least 10,000 applicants have applied for 1,000 primary school teaching positions approved by the Nasarawa State Government under a specialised rural recruitment scheme aimed at strengthening basic education.

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Tinubu congratulates Ogunjimi on election as AAAG Chairman

Tinubu Orders Probe of Google, Meta, X, Generative AI Platforms Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and major global technology companies, including Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms, over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of Nigerian media content.

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Court sentences woman to death by hanging for killing her husband

Court To Deliver Judgment July 10 in EFCC’s Bid to Forfeit Malami’s 57 Properties

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 10 to deliver judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.

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Army Chief Assures Progress in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said troops are making significant progress towards the rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State.

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NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Woman, PhD Student, Others in Major Drug Busts Across States

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman, Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

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FG Warns South Africa Over Killings of Nigerians, Says Violence Could Strain Relations

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations.

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INEC Dismisses Fake Campaign Timetable For 2027 Elections

INEC Says It Has Received Over N500bn for 2027 Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received more than N500 billion for preparations towards the 2027 general elections.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this during an interview on Arise Television News, noting that the amount represents more than half of the total budget approved for the conduct of the polls.

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