NAIJ.com digest: 6 news that broke this Tuesday
The NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines on Tuesday, December 7. Find all the stories you might have missed below.
1. Crude oil discovered in Benue
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Exploration activities in Benue state may be gradually yielding success as a quantity of crude oil has been discovered.
2. Former Super Eagles star, Dejo Fayemi dies
Former Super Eagles and Shooting Stars star Dejo Fayemi has passed away at the age of 83.
3. Nigerian troops invade Sambisa forest to flush out Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army will invade Sambisa forest this week, Daily Post reports.
4. Bride dies in helicopter crash on wedding day
While trying to fulfill her childhood dream of arriving her wedding in grand style, a 32-year-old bride identified as Rosemere do Nascimento Silva, was involved in a helicopter crash.
5. Sorry we don't want to be part of Biafra - former governor
Chris Ekpenyong who is a former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom state has issued a warning to Biafra agitators not to force the Niger Delta region into its map.
6. Police arrests Fulani herdsmen weapon supplier
The police in Enugu have apprehended one Alhaji Samaila Garuba for allegedly supplying weapons to Fulani herdsmen.