Author: Hamza Rufai

GUNMEN suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Dabna community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing three, injuring dozens and setting ablaze houses, shops and carting away food items. According to an eye witness report from the community, who spoke to News Point Nigeria via telephone, the attackers came on many motorbikes in the wee hours of Monday, shooting sporadically. Local vigilantes are said to have shot at one of the terrorists but he was carried away by his colleagues. Reacting to the early morning attack, the Commissioner of Police Adamawa State Command, CP Afolabi Babatola…

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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent. Extolling the mentality of Joshua, who did not allow personal setbacks and obstacles to dent his resilient spirit, the President says the former three-time world heavyweight champion has demonstrated that by hard work, patience, dedication, persistence and humility, those who dare do win. President Buhari lauds Joshua for his courage and discipline, on and off the ring, and prays that this success will be a stepping stone to one of the greatest comebacks in boxing history.…

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*As Aliero, Adeleke Back Deputy Speaker After Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja THE aspiration of the current deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase for the speakership of the Green Chamber received a boost on Friday as two key governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) attested to his experience and loyalty.  The attestation came as Wase visited Governors Babagana Zulum and Dapo Abiodun of Borno and Ogun States respectively.  Both governors spoke separately when Wase led a team of 14 Federal Lawmakers, including freshers, to their respective residences in Abuja. While Zulum said: “no one can…

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THE Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria, FRCN, has pledged continued partnership with Dangote Group and other Corporate Organizations in the Country towards achieving set goals. The Zonal Director, North Central Zone of FRCN, Alhaji Haruna Idris stated this at the presentation of cheque as part of   Dangote Cements support  towards the relocation of the transmitter hall of  Radio Nigeria Prime FM station in Lokoja to Mount Patti. Represented by the General Manager of the Station, Alhaji Adeiza Momoh Jimoh, the Zonal Director, expressed appreciation to Dangote Cement PLC, Obajana, Kogi State for the fulfilment of its pledge to the…

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