Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Tinubu urged to investigate alleged corruption in judiciary

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Tinubu urged to investigate alleged corruption in judiciary

Bode January 5, 2024

Prof. Cyprian Edward-Ekpo, the Director-General, Institute of Law Research and Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN), Washington DC, USA has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged corruption in Nigerian judiciary. Edward-Ekpo, who gave the advice in a statement in Abuja on Friday, underscored the need for...

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Nollywood veterans mourn death of Yoruba actor, “Baba Olofa Ina”

Bode January 5, 2024

Some Nollywood veterans have described the late Adedeji Aderemi, popularly called “Baba Olofa Ina” as a pillar in the entertainment industry whose absence would be missed by all. The veterans said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of preparations for...

Boko Haram terrorists kill pastor, 5 others in Yobe

Bode January 5, 2024

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. The attackers also killed five others. Some residents who evacuated the corpses to the Specialist Hospital Geidam told newsmen that the...

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Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s creative excellence, congratulates Funke Akindele on Box Office record

Bode January 5, 2024

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu also congratulated Ms Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for...

SPORTS

AFCON 2023: NFSC to mobilise 700 fans for Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire

Bode January 5, 2024

The National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Samuuel Ikpea, has said the NFSC will mobilise no fewer than 700 fans to support the Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles are set to represent Nigeria at the...

Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General Christopher Musa

Security News

Troops neutralize 43 terrorists, arrest 115 others, abort N159m oil theft

Bode January 5, 2024

By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – As part of the on-going counter-insurgency campaign against terrorist and their cohorts operating across the country, troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria during the week, neutralized 43 terrorists and arrested 115 others. During the ambushes, raids, fighting patrols and other forms of...

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Yellow Fever: NPHCDA stresses importance of vaccine, preventive measures

Bode January 5, 2024

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has underscored the significance of unlocking lifelong protection against Yellow Fever through a single vaccine dose. The agency’s Executive Director, Dr Muyi Aina, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday that public health vigilance is equally critical...

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MURIC urges lawmakers to share Tinubu’s palliatives

Bode January 5, 2024

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on members of the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure proper distribution of thousands of bags of rice and other foodstuffs recently given to them for sharing by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MURIC said this in a...

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk

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Group calls for fair treatment for former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq, frowns at media trial

Bode January 5, 2024

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), The Legends Mandate (TLM) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be fair and dispassionate in its investigation of the activities of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The group urged the anti-graft agency not to...

Zulum releases N55.9m for 158 Borno indigenous students

Bode January 5, 2024

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N 55.9m as scholarship allowances for 158 indigene students studying at the Federal University of Health, Sciences Azare Bauchi in different courses. Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Malam Bala...

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Kidnapping: Senator Natasha calls for increased security in Kogi

Bode January 5, 2024

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Amid the incessant attacks in Kogi, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) has called for increased security in the State to ensure peace and security, urging the federal government to zoom its searchlight on the Confluence State. Senator Natasha made the call in...

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11 trapped as gold mine collapses in Zimbabwe

Bode January 5, 2024

Authorities on Friday said 11 subsistence mine workers have been trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe’s Redwing Mine, 270 kilometers west of the capital Harare. Zimbabwe’s mines ministry in a statement said the incident took place on Thursday morning, with initial assessments pointing...

Court remands tenant for beating landlord

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Court remands tenant for beating landlord

Bode January 5, 2024

A Kabusa Grade I Area Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the remand of a tenant, Chris Okoye, 44, for beating his landlord. The Judge, Malam Abubakar Sadiq, gave the order after listening to the plea of the defendant. The defendant who lives at 2A Niger avenue villa...

2baba announces release of new album

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2baba announces release of new album

Bode January 5, 2024

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has hinted on the release of a new album after four years. The ‘African Queen’ crooner disclosed this on his Instagram page while urging fans to look forward to his works in 2024. He wrote: “Yes ooo 2024, merry...

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How Nigerian afrobeat stars dazzled on global stage in 2023

Bode January 5, 2024

Afrobeat , a blend of African and Western influences , has evolved to become a huge export from Nigeria’s entertainment industry to the world . Also known as Afrofunk, Afrobeet is a music genre that involves the combination of West African musical styles from mainly Nigeria, such as the traditional...

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Court stops Unity Bank, Agip oil from transacting with Delta community leadership

Bode January 5, 2024

A Chief Magistrate’ Court in Delta has granted order of interim injunction restraining Unity Bank Plc, from financial/contractual dealings with Oleh Community Development Association (OCDA) Delta, led by Chief Believe Alakri. Other entities restrained by the court from dealing with the embattled OCDA’s leadership are, Agip Oil Company...

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NDDC to revive free medical programme for Niger Deltans

Bode January 5, 2024

By OLA MUDOPE, Port-Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said it is set to resume its Free Healthcare Programme which caters to the needs of rural communities, as part of the Commission’s commitment to enhance healthcare delivery to the people of the Niger Delta...

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Pistorius at home after leaving South African jail on parole

Bode January 5, 2024

Former track star Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole, South Africa’s Department of Corrections said on Friday. Pistorius spent almost 11 years in jail after the murder of his then-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The 37-year-old was now a parolee and “at home,” the authority said in a...

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Tinubu gave us rice as palliative for our constituencies, not N100m – Reps

Bode January 5, 2024

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The House of Representatives has said the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government gave members rice to be distributed to their constituencies as palliative but not N100 million as being peddled. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, said this in...

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CP Bzigu Kwazhi assumes duty as Osun State Commissioner of Police

Bode January 5, 2024

A new Commissioner of Police, Bzigu Dali Kwazhi, has been posted to Osun State to replace CP Isyaku Mohammed. Mohammed had assumed office in the state on Nov. 10, 2023. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, in a statement on Thursday said the new CP...