CP Warns Youths Against Violence In Oil-Bearing Communities
04 Feb
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CP Warns Youths Against Violence In Oil-Bearing Communities

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February 03, (THEWILL) The Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned that the Command will not take it kindly with youths or any group of people trying to disturb the peace and order in oil-bearing communities in the state. He urged youth leaders to work hand in hand with the police to resolve all disputes arising from misunderstandings between oil companies and the host communities. Azare, who stated this during a meeting with youth presidents and secretaries across the 31 local government areas of the state in his office in Uyo, the state capital, on Monday, warned youths against taking laws into their hands by blocking roads in oil companies whenever there is a dispute. The commissioner attributed the misunderstanding between the host communities and oil companies to a breakdown of communication and explained...
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Masari dismisses rumoured merger to oust APC, calls it ‘regrouping of those who lost political favours’
04 Feb
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Masari dismisses rumoured merger to oust APC, calls it ‘regrouping of those who lost political favours’

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Aminu Masari, the former governor of Katsina, says there isno credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria. Masari spoke on Sunday in Kafur, Kafur LGA of Katsina,during the inauguration of the campaign for the council’s election scheduledfor February 15. The former governor downplayed the news of politiciansforming alliances to oust the ruling APC, describing it as a mere regrouping ofindividuals who lost favour within the party. “The news making rounds on social media that somepoliticians are teaming up for a merger is nothing but the regrouping of thosewho lost political favours in the APC, in terms of appointments or patronage,”Masari said. “Their attempt to form an alliance will not divert theattention of APC from conceiving and implementing programmes that could assuagethe pains of the common man.” Masari said as a founding member of the APC, he would...
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Uzodimma to UAES: Aspire to be the best globally
04 Feb
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Uzodimma to UAES: Aspire to be the best globally

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…Inaugurates 16-man Governing Council In continuation of his efforts to strengthen critical agencies of government for optimal performance in service delivery to Imo people, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Uzodimma Monday, February 3, 2025 inaugurated the Governing Board of Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo with a charge that the institution should aspire to be the best globally. He urged the University leadership to partner other great institutions to translate the vision of sustainable and mechanised agriculture into reality. Performing the ceremony at the New Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, the Governor noted that the 2025 budget laid emphasis on the six pillars of his administration – agriculture, digital economy, electricity, health, education and industrialization – and challenged the Board to formulate policies that will enhance food production as well as provide practical...
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Over 1,300 silver coins from the time of Emperor Nero, discovered in a pot by chance
04 Feb
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Over 1,300 silver coins from the time of Emperor Nero, discovered in a pot by chance

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A treasure of 1,368 coins, the majority of silver, was discovered in a pot by a metal detector, in Worcestershire, a county in England, according to Live Science. The treasure was buried around 55 AD, a period when the Roman Empire, led by Emperor Nero (reign between 54 and 68 AD), was struggling to take control over England. His predecessor Claudius (who reigned between 41 and 54 AD) invaded Britain and took control of a large part of England, but resistance continued during Nero's reign. In the year 60 AD, a rebellion launched...
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