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Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives Nigeria

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Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday for an official visit.

According to a press statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the visiting Foreign Minister who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be received on arrival by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Ebienfa said: “During his visit, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will meet with the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar OON, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Thursday 9th January 2025 for bilateral talks that will focus on strengthening relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.

“The visiting foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to deliver a special message from the Chinese President at the Presidential Villa.”

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Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi

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Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.

It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.

“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.

“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.

Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.

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Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition

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Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition

By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.

Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.

“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.

“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.

The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.

The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.

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Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau

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Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.

It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.

It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.

The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene

“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.

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