Nneoma BENSON 94 posts

THE Presidency says it was disappointed by the United Nations (UN) rapporteur report on violence in Nigeria noting that the report was silent on intra-group violence in the country. "We have read press reports of the UN rapporteur on…
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TWENTY FIVE students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTEC), Ogbomosho, Oyo State have been arrested by the Operatives of the Advance Fee Fraud Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their involvement…
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THREE men impersonating as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission,(ICPC) have been arrested in Uyo, the Awka Ibom State capital. A statement…
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MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Bello says residents of the nation's capital should be vigilant and be conscious of their personal security as kidnappers make inroad into Abuja. “It is almost impossible for…
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FORMER Minister of Education and a presidential candidate in the February 23 presidential election, Oby Ezekwesili has faulted the replacement of Economic Management Team (EMT) with Economic Advisory Council (EAC) by President Muhammadu…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences (ICPC) on Friday sealed the residence of the second vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Shehu Dikko in Abuja. Dikko's house on No. 1 River Benue, Maitama was…
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ONE of the 187 Nigerians who just returned from South Africa as a result of the recent xenophobic attacks has recounted his ordeals in the hands of the irate South Africans who he said burnt down his mechanic workshops and cars. “I…
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FOLLOWING a report of an attack in Yongogba village in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba, the State’s Police Command say there was no fresh attack in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, David Misal, a Deputy…
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THE remains of the late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe has arrived his home country, Zimbabwe. Mugabe's remains arrived at the domestic terminal of the RG Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday, the country's Ministry of…
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THE United Kingdom has disclosed plan of increasing its number of international students to 600,000 in the next 10 years to the Kingdom. This, it said, would be done through a two-year policy visa extension for foreign students in British…
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Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has disclosed the collaborative operations between the Commission and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tagged "Operation Rewired” has led to…
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GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has moved against indiscriminate disposal of waste and erection of houses on flood plains in order to ensure an attitudinal change for better hygiene in the state. This was made known on Tuesday by the…
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ON Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the permanent forfeiture of the 2,149 pieces of jewellery and customised iPhone, valued at $40million recovered from the former Minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.…
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THE negotiation between the Federal government and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) on the new minimum wage has been rescheduled to hold on September 16. The JNPSN Secretary-General,  Alade Lawal, asserted to…
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WITH over 800,000 Nigerians legally living in South Africa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria would not severe its diplomatic ties with the country as a result of the recent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in…
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THE President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Samson Ayokunle has appealed to the leadership of both Jukum and Tiv in Taraba and Benue states to sheathe their swords and embrace peace as no society can develop without peace,…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday asked for an interim forfeiture of a petrol station and a warehouse belonging to a director in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Solomon…
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THE Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Yahaya, on Tuesday says he inherited N14billion pension liability from the past administration in the state but he has approved the sum of N1.097 billion to commence payment of outstanding…
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THE South African Police have arrested four officers reportedly associated with the death of Pius Abiaziem, a Nigerian businessman in South Africa. In a statement signed by Gabriel Odu of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), the…
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Media organisations in Nigeria have been urged to focus more on the plights of persons affected by hostilities and conflicts, particularly by privileging reports that call attention to the welfare of the displaced. In a report titled,…
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ON Thursday, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, former senior special adviser on domestic affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has been discharged and acquitted of  an allegation of N1.6bn fraud. The Federal High Court in Lagos discharged…
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THE Paradigm Initiative says it has opened applications for the 8th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF). A statement by Director of Programs at Paradigm Initiative, Tope Ogundipe confirmed the annual forum will hold between April 21…
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THE Police in Port Harcourt on Monday said that the alleged demolishing of mosques trending on Twitter is  ‘not entirely true’ and that Nyesom Wike, governor of the state, did not declare the rich oil state solely Christian . “That report…
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THE federal government says the Newspaper Vendors Association of Nigeria would be enrolled in the N-Power Programme to help acquire fundamental skills acquisition and development. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige,…
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THE Adamawa state government has on Friday began reintegration of the 133 Nigerian refugees, who returned to the country after six years in Cameroon. The Director Refugees, Migrants and Affairs, Lawal Hamadu told THE ICIR that the…
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SINCE the increase in the new minimum wage signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the federal government have remained at loggerheads.   Although the government through the Chairman,…
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THE operatives of the Nigerian Police on Tuesday re-arrested suspected kidnap kingpin Hamisu Bala Wadume in his hideout at Layin Mai Allo Hotoro area of Kano state. The police confirmed this in a statement, signed by the Deputy…
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JUSTICE Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court on Friday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the immediate-past governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari's bank account and two other firms linked to him. The order was a sequel to an…
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THE  Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, says the Nigerian Correctional Service Act would empower the rejection of addition inmates, whereby the prison is filled to capacity. This assertion…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved a change of name, for the  Nigeria Prisons Service to be called the Nigerian Correctional Service. This was disclosed by the presidency in a statement, made available to The Premium times.…
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THE leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Ibrahim EL-Zakzaky has described the condition of his stay at the Medanta Hospital in New Delhi, India as pathetic and worrisome. El-zakzaky in audio, on Wednesday, alleged that the…
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ABDULLAHI Babalele, the son-in-law to the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has been arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering. Babalele was on Wednesday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission…
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PEOPLE in the neighbouring communities under the Daura emirate in Kastina have decried a shortage in power supply, which only improves only when President Muhammadu Buhari is in town. Leaders from the five local government areas under the…
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FORMER Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday refuted claims that his account was frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ambode, in a statement, through his media aide Habib Aruna, disclosed that the…
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AFTER twenty-five years, the Supreme Court has affirmed N25m damages against the Department of State Services (DSS) for the unlawful invasion and sealing off of Punch Nigeria Limited’s office in Lagos in 1994. In a report published by The…
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THE Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva, over the arbitrary arrest and repression of '#RevolutionNow' protesters and organisers. The…
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THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate release of the publisher of Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore, and other protesters in the custody of security operatives. The general secretary of the NLC, Peter Ozo-Eson, made…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Lagos Zonal office, has arrested Ademola Babajide Adeniyi, a serving youth corps member, and Onabuke Adedokun Kenny, a graduate of the North American University, for alleged Internet…
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OVER a hundred houses have been affected and one person killed in a flood disaster that has wrecked the Dindima village in Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi state. According to reports, the village head of Dindima LGA, Liman…
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THE Kaduna State Government has expressed dissatisfaction over the ruling of the State High Court granting leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat permission to seek medical trip in India.…
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IN response to the Federal government proscription of Shi’ite protests, the sect on Friday filed a suit to challenge the ex parte order, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The case was filed before Nkeonye Maya, challenging the ex-parte…
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THE Director-General of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),  says it is yet to find the FCT High Court Finance Director, Tony Okecheme, who was reportedly swept off by flood at Galadimawa roundabout,…
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THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday denied reports of burying scores of Nigeria soldiers at secret unmarked graves to conceal figures of casualties in the ongoing war against insurgency in the Northeast. The information was…
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THE West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is set to acquire three Magic Scanners PS 1000 for authentication of documents and responses. The council’s Head of National Office, Olu Adenipekun, made the disclosure on Thursday in…
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SUHAILA Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, daughter of the detained leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, (IMN) Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has  debunked reports that members of the movement have suspended their protest to demand Zakzaky's release. It would be…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned one Magaji Mijinyawa and Shehu Mahamoud before Justice Darius Khobo of the State High Court sitting in Kaduna on a four-count charge bordering on fraud and obtaining…
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IT has been over three years and seven months that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat were arrested by men of the Nigerian Army after a raid on their residence in Zaria, Kaduna…
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THE West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has released the result of the 2019 May/June West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination withholding 180,205 results of candidates found to have involved in examination malpractices. Head…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has  called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the release of Leah Sharibu, Grace Taku and other hostages in the den of the Boko Haram terrorists. President of CAN, Samson  Ayokunle made the…
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THE presidency on Friday said efforts are being made to ensure the release of the six aid workers of the Action Against Hunger (ACF) abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants. Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and…
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THE Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth, and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa, has criticised the list of ministerial nominees sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari as lacking representation of Nigerian youths. The…
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SENATOR representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, alleged to have assaulted a nursing mother, has on Monday pleaded not guilty. Abbo was arraigned on two counts of criminal charges at the Chief Magistrate court, Zuba on Monday. He had…
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SENATOR Ademola Adeleke,  candidate of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP), has on Friday congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola on his victory over the Supreme Court's ruling. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale…
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TARABA State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has signed an amendment of the Kidnapping and Abduction Prohibition Act 2010 which prescribes death penalty and life imprisonment for kidnappers and abductors. The governor signed the law yesterday…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a suspected serial fraudster, Scales Ishola, on a 45-count charge in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The Uyo Zonal Office of the EFCC arraigned Ishola on charges bordering on…
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SENATE President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, said he would not compromise the integrity of the National Assembly, even as he expressed willingness to collaborate with President Muhammadu Buhari. The chief lawmaker stated this at the plenary…
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Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has on Tuesday announced the appointment of principal officers of the 9th National Assembly. This was sequel to a letter sent to the red chambers from both parties dominant in the House. The announcement…
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Talks between the Nigeria Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the United States’ Vice President, Mike Pence, concluded on strengthening the country's economy and curbing insecurity in general. The outcome of the meeting, held at the White…
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THE Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says it had destroyed the tactical headquarters of an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) located at Kollaram, Borno State. The NAF director of public relations and information, Air Commodore Ibikunle…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) had ended its case on a 59-count charge, against former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Media, Doyin Okupe. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday…
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THE case between the Nigerian government and South African telecommunication giant, MTN,  on Wednesday had been adjourned until October 19. The case harps on the need to resolve a tax dispute of $2 billion being demanded by Nigeria’s…
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FOLLOWING a report about the former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun's declaration of possessing arms and ammunition worth millions of naira, Nigerians have clamoured for his immediate arrest and prosecution. Citizens on social…
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THE Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned the case filed by past Senate President, Bukola Saraki and former Governor, Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, challenging the Economic and Financial Commission, (EFCC) for their probe of alleged…
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ZAMFARA State government says that residents of six communities have on Thursday returned to their villages following improvement of peace in the state. The information disclosed in a statement was made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday…
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THE Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a standalone subject from the next academic calendar. Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
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A MEMBER of Anambra  State of House Assembly, Timothy Ifedioramma, has cried out that snakes now attack doctors and nurses on duty at the Enugwu Ukwu General hospital, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Ifedioramma who represents…
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A BUSINESS man, Mohammed Aliyu,  based in Zamfara State has been sentenced to a two-year imprisonment for issuing a dude cheque.  A statement by the Economic and  Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Aliyu was convicted and sentenced by…
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SENATE President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday approved the appointments of  his Chief  of Staff, Babagana Muhammad Aji and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Festus Adedayo  into office in Abuja.  Dr. Betty Okoroh, Special Adviser to the…
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GOVERNOR of Imo Emeka Ihedioha has approved suspension of all political appointees in the 27 local government areas  (LGA)  and councillors in the state. Ihedioha's Chief Press Secretary Chibuike Onyeukwu on Tuesday in a statement said,  …
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CHAIRMAN of the  Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Monday, again promised automatic employment for corps members who distinguished themselves during the 2019 general elections. He disclosed this via…
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SENATE President Ahmed Lawan on Thursday set up a 12-man Ad hoc committee to communicate the welfare of the senators with National Assembly management, headed by Senator Abu Kyari. He noted that members of the committee were drawn from the…
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THE former Governor of Imo State, Rocha Okorocha, on Thursday has been sworn in as Senator representing Imo West district. He was sworn in by the newly elected Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. Okorocha was earlier denied access into the…
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FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the declaration of June 12 to commemorate democracy in Nigeria does not echo the true dividends of democracy since inception. This information was contained in a statement made available…
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NIGERIA former President Goodluck Jonathan says Atiku Abubakar has a right, to challenge the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari if unsatisfied with the outcome of the 2019 presidential election. Jonathan made this assertion in an…
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THE former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has expressed happiness over the issuance of his Certificate of Return as senator-elect from Imo state. In a statement by his media aide, Sam Onwuemedo, in Owerri, Okorocha commended the…
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AFTER a three-year polio-free record witnessed in the state, a recent case of Circulating Polio Virus (CPV) was discovered in sewage located at Darmanawa Ward in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. Nura Haruna, the primary health…
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says nine witnesses would be presented in its case against the up-and-coming musician, Naira Marley. THE PUNCH reports that the witnesses would give an evidential account to the law…
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Following a widespread panic on a nearly-escaped  Boeing 737-300 crash, the Ethiopian Airline has confirmed the turbulent landing as a go-around executed for a better and smooth landing. Firihiewot Mekonnen, the General Manager, Ethiopian…
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HAVING been reprimanded in prison for one week, the federal high court in Lagos has granted Naira Marley bail for the sum of N2million. The up-and-coming musician who was arrested on May 10 and arraigned on charges of cyberfraud was…
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CHRIS Ngige,  labour and employment minister has asked state government and all employers of labour to commence the implementation of the minimum wage with immediate effect. He told journalists on Sunday that, "any state government that…
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THE presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, has noted his uncertainty towards the total clamp down on Boko Haram activities in the new administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu, who said this on Channels Television's Sunrise program…
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LEADERS of all categories had gathered at the National Christian Center on Sunday to pray for Nigeria and all subsets of the country ahead of the 2019 presidential inauguration ceremony slated for Wednesday, May 29. Speaking at the…
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OBY Ezekwesili has said the problem faced with Nigeria educational sector isn’t funding, but the collapse in the price of tertiary education which has compromised its value. The former minister of education said this at the launch of…
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CELEBRATION broke out in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, following the victory of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Bello Mutawalle at the Supreme Court on Friday. Reports say residents of the city came out…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed his ministers to maintain their official duties until May 28, a day to his second term inauguration. At a valedictory Federal Executive Meeting (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday,…
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THE Association of Resident Doctors of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) Amaku Awka, Anambra State, says the indefinite strike action embarked upon by members of the association will continue. Obinna…
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THE FCT minister, Mohammad Bello, said Caramelo night club was demolished because the property was being used for purposes other than that for which it was originally approved. The minister said this during a press conference after…
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THE Association of Resident Doctors of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Anambra, has expressed optimism towards reaching a favourable resolution with the state government to end the indefinite strike…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s elite have failed by not providing better education for the young people. Buhari said this when he hosted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other security agency heads, to a breaking of fast on…
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THE minister of labour and employment , Chris Ngige, has today inaugurated  Mr. Austin Enejamo-Isire, as the board chairman of the National social insurance trust fund(NSITF) on the backing of the presidency, amid labour protest. The is…
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SIX Nigerians resident in London have been reportedly jailed for forty-three years, for their roles in cyber theft worth millions of pounds in the United Kingdom (UK). The gang, who are blood-related were among ten persons convicted…
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FOLLOWING a probe by the Senate committee on the authenticity of the appointment of Shuaibu Ibrahim as eighteenth director-general (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps,(NYSC), the committee has confirmed that the appointment followed a…
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CONTRARY to a report that a  17-count charge has been brought against the NFF, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it did not authorise its Chief Legal Officer to file a case…
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THE federal government has filed a 17-count corruption charge against the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, and four others, for allegedly misappropriating the sum of $8.4 million being the appearance fee…
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