Dogara Reps speaker says no money was misappropriated in 2016 budget

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">The statement insisted that there was no act of corruption by the speaker during and after the preparation of the 2016 budget.</span><br> <img alt="House of Representatives Speaker,Yakubu Dogara " src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5296760/76163669-w644-h960/Yakubu-Dogara.jpg"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">.</span><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr <strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yakubu Dogara</strong>, on Saturday restated that no money was misappropriated, stolen or lost in the 2016 budget.</h2>

Dogara Reps speaker says no money was misappropriated in 2016 budget

The statement insisted that there was no act of corruption by the speaker during and after the preparation of the 2016 budget. . The Spea...

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Tragic 16 burn to death in fatal auto crash along Lokoja-Abuja expressway

<h3 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; line-height: 19.2019px; margin: 0px; padding: 12px 0px 0px;"> The accident reportedly involved an SUV and a commercial bus between Gegu and Abaji on Friday, July 5, 2016, claiming the lives of 16 victims, leaving a lone survivor.</h3> <div> <img height="425" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5348888/2451851905-w640-h640/Governor-Yahaya-Bello-s-convoy-at-the-scene-of-the-accident-as-well-as-road-safety-officials.png" width="640"></div> <div> <h2 align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; line-height: 19.2019px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 10px;"> News reports have revealed the tragic death of 16 people in a fatal auto crash which occurred along the Lokoja-Abuja expressway.</h2></div>

Tragic 16 burn to death in fatal auto crash along Lokoja-Abuja expressway

The accident reportedly involved an SUV and a commercial bus between Gegu and Abaji on Friday, July 5, 2016, claiming the lives of 16 victi...

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Bisi Alimi Nigerian gay rights activist pictured with Miss Sahhara in UK

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Bisi Alimi poses with Miss Sahhara at the launch of his foundation, The Bisi Alimi Foundation in the UK on Thursday, July 4, 2016.</span><br> <img alt="Bisi Alimi and Miss Sahhara" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5348962/6665565874-w644-h429/Bisi-Alimi-and-Miss-Sahhara.png"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Nigerian gay right activist, <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bisi Alimi</strong>, has been trending in the last few weeks with his work fighting for Nigerian gays and has made headlines once again with <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Miss Sahhara</strong>.</h2>

Bisi Alimi Nigerian gay rights activist pictured with Miss Sahhara in UK

Bisi Alimi poses with Miss Sahhara at the launch of his foundation, The Bisi Alimi Foundation in the UK on Thursday, July 4, 2016. Nigeri...

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Miracle Working God Woman escapes with scratches after septic pit caves in

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">The woman, Christina Adegbaju, shared photos of her minor injuries, narrating her harrowing ordeal in the hole which is usually six feet deep or more.</span><br> <img alt="The abandoned soak away pit" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5348970/8175561122-w644-h429/The-abandoned-soak-away-pit.png"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A woman has taken to her social media accounts to share the testimony of how she survived with minimal scratches after a soak way pit gave way beneath her.</h2>

Miracle Working God Woman escapes with scratches after septic pit caves in

The woman, Christina Adegbaju, shared photos of her minor injuries, narrating her harrowing ordeal in the hole which is usually six feet dee...

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Amazing Nigerian 3-yr-old wins Qur’an memorisation contest in Saudi Arabia

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Nigerian three-year-old boy, Muhammad Shamsuddeen Aliyu, has made history by memorising the whole of the Holy Qur'an.</span><br> <img alt="Muhammad Shamsuddeen Aliyu with his father, Dr. Aliyu Shamsuddeen and others in Saudi Arabia" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5349121/7886364045-w644-h960/Muhammad-Shamsuddeen-Aliyu-with-his-father-Dr.jpg"><br> <div style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; color: black; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> Muhammad Shamsuddeen Aliyu with his father, Dr. Aliyu Shamsuddeen and others in Saudi Arabia</div> <span align="left" class="caption" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(229, 229, 229); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (Daily Trust)</span><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> A Nigerian three-year-old boy has won a Qur'an memorisation contest in Saudi Arabia as well as other international contests, leaving many astounded.</h2>

Amazing Nigerian 3-yr-old wins Qur’an memorisation contest in Saudi Arabia

Nigerian three-year-old boy, Muhammad Shamsuddeen Aliyu, has made history by memorising the whole of the Holy Qur'an. Muhammad Shamsu...

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In Ethiopia Dozens arrested in anti-government protest

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Ethiopian authorities say at least a dozen people have been killed in clashes with police over territorial disputes in recent weeks.</span><br> <img alt="Ethiopians protesters" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5349230/262636759-w644-h960/Ethiopians-protesters.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Ethiopian police made dozens of arrests Saturday during an anti-government demonstration in Addis Ababa as ethnic unrest reached the capital.</h2>

In Ethiopia Dozens arrested in anti-government protest

Ethiopian authorities say at least a dozen people have been killed in clashes with police over territorial disputes in recent weeks. Ethi...

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Buhari President says restructuring Nigeria isn't an easy task

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">The president also said the country had made tremendous progress in the last one year towards restoring its lost glory.</span><br> <img alt="Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks at a joint news conference with his French counterpart Francois Hollande at the presidential villa in Abuja" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/world/origs5200770/8906365002-w644-h960/buhari.jpg"><br> <span align="left" class="caption" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(229, 229, 229); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">President Muhammadu Buhari (REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde</span><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that restructuring Nigeria isn't an easy task but believes with hardwork and sound vision, his administration will triumph.</h2>

Buhari President says restructuring Nigeria isn't an easy task

The president also said the country had made tremendous progress in the last one year towards restoring its lost glory. President Muhammad...

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In Oyo APC picks Aug 8 to conduct primary

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Sadare said that the eligible party members had been informed to visit the state secretariat for the collection of expression of interest and nomination forms.</span><br> <img alt="All Progressive Congress" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5348613/0736369058-w644-h960/APC.jpg"><br> <div style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; color: black; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 3px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> All Progressive Congress</div> <span align="left" class="caption" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(229, 229, 229); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (dailypost)</span><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State says it will conduct a primary election on Aug. 8 to pick a candidate for Oorelope State Constituency re-run election.</h2>

In Oyo APC picks Aug 8 to conduct primary

Sadare said that the eligible party members had been informed to visit the state secretariat for the collection of expression of interest an...

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NUPENG Union says Kerosene is N150 per litre from NNPC depots

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">The chairman said that at present, NNPC was the only importer of kerosene and was using private depots to sell the product.</span><br /> <img alt="NUPENG blames non-loading at NNPC depots for high price of kerosene" height="388" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5317815/8505561783-w644-h429/kerosene-Queue.jpg" width="640" /><br /> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has fixed N150 per litre as the official depot price of kerosene.</h2> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> Alhaji Tokunbo Korodo, the South-West Chairman of the union, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> According to him, the price will encourage more importation of the product by the marketers.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> He said that most of the filling stations selling kerosene between N200 and N220 as the pump price was as a result of additional money on transportation of the product and some other levies paid by marketers.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> The chairman said that at present, NNPC was the only importer of kerosene and was using private depots to sell the product.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> ``The NNPC has fixed N150 per litre as the new depot price of kerosene and has directed all its depots and private depot to comply with the directive.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> "This did not include the transportation of the product or several levies and bank interests paid by marketers.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> ``Consequently, marketers will now add all these expenses to the depot price to arrive at N190, N200 or N220 depending on their locations.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> ``The advantage of this is that it will open door for more marketers to commence importation of kerosene just like petrol,’’ he said.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> Korodo, however, commended Federal Government for its transparent policy in oil and gas sector.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> He urged NNPC to commence loading of its products from depots nationwide, adding that the System 2B oil pipelines were saved from being vandalised.</div> <div align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 17px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"> NAN reports that the Federal Government han on Jan. 24 increased the price of kerosene to N83 per litre from N50 per litre thereby officially removing subsidy from the product.</div>

NUPENG Union says Kerosene is N150 per litre from NNPC depots

The chairman said that at present, NNPC was the only importer of kerosene and was using private depots to sell the product. The Nigeria U...

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River Niger NEMA warns communities to evacuate immediately

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">According to him, this development is an alarming situation that requires the prompt and coordinated action of the government.</span><br> <img alt="NEMA officials" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5348882/3706368619-w644-h960/NEMA.jpg">'<br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised communities along the River Niger to evacuate immediately to safer ground.</h2>

River Niger NEMA warns communities to evacuate immediately

According to him, this development is an alarming situation that requires the prompt and coordinated action of the government. ' The ...

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Obasanjo Ex-President attended Zero Hunger in Africa meeting not PDP.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Obasanjo was at the centre for the Zero-hunger meeting and not for the PDP meeting, a party he openly left.</span><br> <img alt="Obasanjo" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5347301/7365562966-w644-h429/obasanjo.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was at the Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja on Friday to attend a meeting of Zero Hunger in Africa-Nigeria chapter and not a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).</h2>

Obasanjo Ex-President attended Zero Hunger in Africa meeting not PDP.

Obasanjo was at the centre for the Zero-hunger meeting and not for the PDP meeting, a party he openly left. Former President Olusegun Oba...

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Abdul-Mummuni Kabir Emir of Katsina appeals to people to stop castigating Buhari

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Kabir advised Nigerians to rally round and support Buhari to enable him to discharge his duties for the betterment of the people.</span><br> <img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs3622176/0686369736-w644-h960/Buhari-Boss.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Emir of Katsina, Dr. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Abdul-Mummuni Kabir</strong>, has urged people to stop castigating President <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Muhammad Buhari</strong>over the economic challenges facing the country.</h2>

Abdul-Mummuni Kabir Emir of Katsina appeals to people to stop castigating Buhari

Kabir advised Nigerians to rally round and support Buhari to enable him to discharge his duties for the betterment of the people. The Emi...

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Rev. Fr. Mbaka Read exact words of Catholic priest on Buhari and GEJ

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Following the reactions from different quarters, the founder of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) has clearly stated his views on Buhari's administration.</span><br> <img alt="Rev. Fr. Mbaka" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs3625726/1775567202-w644-h429/Rev-mbaka.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Outspoken Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has been in the news for allegedly attacking President Muhammadu Buhari in his new message entitled 'Bless and Be Blessed.'</h2>

Rev. Fr. Mbaka Read exact words of Catholic priest on Buhari and GEJ

Following the reactions from different quarters, the founder of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) has clearly stated his views o...

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Arase Ex-Police boss says he will love to write books

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Arase, who described life after active service as very relaxing, says he would love to write books.</span><br> <img alt="Solomon Arase" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5040596/7936362279-w644-h960/IGP-Solomon-Arase.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Solomon Arase</strong>, has said that he would like to write books and teach as part of his contributions to the society as a retired police officer.</h2>

Arase Ex-Police boss says he will love to write books

Arase, who described life after active service as very relaxing, says he would love to write books. Former Inspector-General of Police (I...

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In Benue Commissioner explains deployment of police, soldiers in Kastina-Ala

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px;">Makama urged the public to go about their normal businesses, adding that the force would welcome useful security tips. </span><br> <img alt="The acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris" src="http://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs5258002/9156366490-w644-h960/IGP-Ibrahim-Idris.jpg"><br> <h2 align="justify" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 19px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Benue State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bashir Makama</strong>, says the heavy deployment of police and army officers in Katsina-Ala Local Government is to restore law and order.</h2>

In Benue Commissioner explains deployment of police, soldiers in Kastina-Ala

Makama urged the public to go about their normal businesses, adding that the force would welcome useful security tips.  The Benue State C...

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