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Presidency Warns Against Civil War

January 16, 2020 6:31 am

The Presidency on Wednesday called on all leaders and parties to moderate their utterances to avert a repeat of the mistakes that led to civil war in the country in 1967.

Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to him, war serves as a potent warning on the dangers of aggressive regionalism, ethnic baiting and political corruption.

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He, therefore, stressed the need to forge common memory that could serve as a bridge to

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Iran Vs US: Russia Finally Speaks, Warns Of World War III

January 15, 2020 2:09 pm
Russian President Vladmir Putin has warned that a full-scale war in the Middle East would be a “catastrophe for the whole world.”

Putin issued the warning in the wake of rising tensions between the US and Iran and the potential of World War 3.

For Putin, any large-scale militarisation of the Middle East between opposing forces is setting the stage for a global disaster.

Putin noted that “large-scale military conflicts” would be a “catastrophe not only for the region, the Middle East, but for the whole world” that would ultimately lead to “new flows of migrants” to Europe and other

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SUG Not A Vehicle For Intimidation – Rector Warns SUG

January 11, 2020 3:11 am
The Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi, on Friday declared that students’ union is not a vehicle to intimidate fellow students and members of the public.

Adebiyi made this declaration while speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the Students’ Union executives and Students’ Representative Council held at the North Campus Assembly Hall of the institution.

The Rector in his remarks, charged the newly elected Students’ Union Executives in the institution to eschew political vendetta, internal wrangling and destructive youthful exuberance, which can tarnish the image of the institution.

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Amotekun: Don’t Betray Yorubas –Ooni of Ife, Warns Security

January 10, 2020 6:47 am
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday warned personnel who will be working with the new security outfit, Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), popularly known as Amotekun, not to betray the interest of Yoruba land.

Ogunwusi gave this warning during the launching of Amotekun by the governors of the South West region.

At the launching held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital were Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

Others were Deputy Governor of Ogun, Noimat Salako-Oyedele, Deputy Governor of Osun, Benedict Gboyega Alabi, Yoruba

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Magu Warns Illegal Oil bunkerers In Niger Delta

January 8, 2020 10:30 pm

The acting Chairman of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has warned illegal oil bunkerers in the Niger Delta region to desist from oil theft and economic sabotage.  

He gave the warning yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while addressing the media.  According to him, illegal oil bunkering is a terrible leakage of the economy and the EFCC would not relent in fighting it.

“Let me also use this medium to warn all illegal oil bunkerers to desist from their nefarious operations.  The EFCC is resolute in its fight against economic sabotage and oil theft.

The …

US Vs Iran: America Warns Its Citizens In Nigeria

January 7, 2020 4:24 am
The US has advised its citizens in Nigeria to be mindful of their surroundings and be security conscious following the killing of Iranian army Chief, Qassem Soleimani and the rising tensions in the Middle East.

In a statement published on its website, the US Embassy in Nigeria also cautioned American citizens to maintain low profile and take personal security measures across the world.

The embassy advised US nationals to stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, government facilities, places of worship, tourist locations, and transportation hubs.

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North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘grave’ economic challenge

December 30, 2019 4:57 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned top ruling party officials of the “grave situation” facing the nuclear-armed state’s economy and called for urgent corrective measures.

His comments, reported Monday by state media, came on the second day of a key party meeting held ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to shift its stance on stalled nuclear talks with Pyongyang.

Kim, who chaired the meeting, said the time had come to bring about a “decisive turn” in the North’s economic development.

He presented the assembled officials with “tasks for urgently correcting the grave situation of the major industrial …

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Yuletide: Avoid Frivolous Journey, Osun NYSC Warns Corps

December 18, 2019 12:19 pm

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has cautioned corps members posted to the state for mandatory 12-month scheme against unnecessary journey during the yuletide, to avert untoward circumstances.

The corps emphasised the need for employers to seek permission from NYSC management before allowing corps members in their employment to travel.

The Osun State Coordinator of the scheme in Osun, Mr Ayodele Adegoke made this known on Wednesday, during the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch C, Stream II orientation course at the permanent orientation camp of the NYSC, located at Ede, Osun State.

He added that the

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EPL: Mourinho Warns Tottenham Player Who Mocks Managers

December 15, 2019 11:23 am

Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has warned defender, Serge Aurier over mocking his previous managers.

The Portuguese has won three games out of four for Tottenham in the Premier League since taking over.

The Ivory Coast international has been caught up in controversy in the past, over comments made on social media about ex-boss Laurent Blanc during his time at PSG.

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The former PSG star was suspended by the club over the altercation, after making homophobic slurs towards Blanc via a video message, as well as to several teammates, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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‘Beware A Wounded Buffalo,’ Warns New South Africa Coach

December 14, 2019 2:15 pm

Former Test wicketkeeper Mark Boucher was on Saturday named as South African team head coach until 2023.

An upbeat Boucher said South African cricket had been through “trying times” but added that he was confident that the national team could be successful against England.

“Beware of a wounded buffalo, especially in Africa,” he said.

The announcement was made by Cricket South Africa interim director of cricket, former Test captain Graeme Smith, who only took up his post on Wednesday.

Boucher, 43, played in 146 Tests, 290 one-day internationals and 25 Twenty20 internationals for South Africa and one test for an …

Ministry Warns Gusau Against Disobeying Board Decisions

December 6, 2019 2:04 am

The Ministry of Youth and Sports yesterday warned factional leader of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Ibrahim Shehu Gusau against disobeying the decisions of the board, which suspended him during its December 3, 2019 general meeting in Abuja.
Eight members of the AFN board had in Abuja suspended Gusau from his position as the president of the body and elected his erstwhile vice, Olamide George as its acting president.

But Gusau and a group loyal to him held another meeting in Awka a day later, where the former federal legislator was reaffirmed as the AFN boss.The Awka meeting also …

China Warns US Of A ‘Price’ For Uighur Bill

December 4, 2019 2:35 pm

China warned Wednesday that a “price must be paid” after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation seeking sanctions against senior Chinese officials over the crackdown on mainly Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.

The legislation adds to tensions between the two superpowers just as they are locked in negotiations to finalise a “phase one” deal to resolve their protracted trade war.

US President Donald Trump had already angered Beijing after he signed legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, prompting China earlier this week to impose sanctions on US-based NGOs and suspend future visits by US warships to the semi-autonomous …

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