MIDDAY NEWS
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Timi Frank demands fair trial, due process for detained El-Rufai
Abducted Oyo students, teachers not yet rescued — Police
Tinubu hails NDLEA over major transborder drug bust
Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad – Reports
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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for due process and fairness in the handling of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services.
In a statement issued on Friday, Frank urged authorities to ensure that El-Rufai’s rights are protected and that he is granted an adequate opportunity to prepare his defence.
Frank said the former governor voluntarily presented himself to security agencies upon his return to Nigeria from Egypt and stressed that the anti-corruption fight must be carried out in line with the rule of law.
The Oyo State Police Command has stated that students, pupils and teachers abducted last Friday during terrorists attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have not been rescued.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka disclosed in a statement on Friday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The Command urged members of the public to remain calm, support the ongoing efforts of the joint security team, and verify every piece of information before sharing it.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the bust of a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling of a multi-million-dollar drug network.
This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga on Thursday in Abuja.
NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Wednesday announced the major breakthrough following weeks of intelligence gathering and coordinated operations involving NDLEA operatives and international security partners.
FOREIGN REPORT
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Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.
His comments come just a day after the US charged Cuba's former president Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 downing of two planes resulting in the killing of US nationals.
Rubio said Washington's preference was "a diplomatic solution" but warned that President Donald Trump had the right and obligation to protect his country against any threat.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Rubio of "lies" and said the island had never posed a threat to the US.
SPORTS REPORT
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to be excluded, with Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
Foden and Palmer played a major role in the Three Lions’ run to the final of Euro 2024.
However, the BBC and Sky Sports reported that Manchester City’s Foden and Chelsea playmaker Palmer have paid the price for poor seasons with their clubs.
Timi Frank demands fair trial, due process for detained El-Rufai
Abducted Oyo students, teachers not yet rescued — Police
Tinubu hails NDLEA over major transborder drug bust
Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad – Reports
THE DETAILS br>
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for due process and fairness in the handling of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services.
In a statement issued on Friday, Frank urged authorities to ensure that El-Rufai’s rights are protected and that he is granted an adequate opportunity to prepare his defence.
Frank said the former governor voluntarily presented himself to security agencies upon his return to Nigeria from Egypt and stressed that the anti-corruption fight must be carried out in line with the rule of law.
The Oyo State Police Command has stated that students, pupils and teachers abducted last Friday during terrorists attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have not been rescued.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka disclosed in a statement on Friday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The Command urged members of the public to remain calm, support the ongoing efforts of the joint security team, and verify every piece of information before sharing it.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the bust of a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling of a multi-million-dollar drug network.
This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga on Thursday in Abuja.
NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Wednesday announced the major breakthrough following weeks of intelligence gathering and coordinated operations involving NDLEA operatives and international security partners.
FOREIGN REPORT
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Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.
His comments come just a day after the US charged Cuba's former president Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 downing of two planes resulting in the killing of US nationals.
Rubio said Washington's preference was "a diplomatic solution" but warned that President Donald Trump had the right and obligation to protect his country against any threat.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Rubio of "lies" and said the island had never posed a threat to the US.
SPORTS REPORT
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to be excluded, with Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
Foden and Palmer played a major role in the Three Lions’ run to the final of Euro 2024.
However, the BBC and Sky Sports reported that Manchester City’s Foden and Chelsea playmaker Palmer have paid the price for poor seasons with their clubs.