Nneoma BENSON 183 posts

A REPORT by the Coverage Operational Risk and Effectiveness (CORE) says military obstruction, insecurity, and access to conflict-affected areas confront the activities of aid workers in Northeast Nigeria. The report titled: "Humanitarian…
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THE Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday condemned plans by the Kano State government to establish a committee to address alleged professional misconduct, describing it as a ploy to constrain media freedom in the state. The Kano State…
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FOLLOWING a public outcry of the non-payment of salaries for six months by resident doctors of the Ondo State Medical Teaching hospital, the state government says insufficient funds in 2019 stalled the payment process. Jibayo Adeyeye, the…
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TAIWO Olagbe, spokesperson of the protesting Association of Resident Doctors, Ondo State Medical Teaching Hospital, Akure has refuted claims by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Oluwole Ige, that the doctors were not being…
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THE Director of Information at the National Universities Commission (NUC), Ibrahim Yakassai on Thursday confirmed reports about unbundling Mass Communication as a degree course into seven degree programmes. Yakassai in a phone conversation…
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A HIGH Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday has sentenced the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Olusegun Runsewe to the prison. The ruling of the court is a sequel to a suit filed by Ummakalif Limited…
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ON Wednesday the Ebonyi State government has called for the immediate closure of all illegal gas stations and retail outlets in the state. Francis Nwaze, the special assistant on media to Governor David Umahi,  disclosed this in a…
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The Kaduna State Fire Service on Wednesday said it recorded 523 fire outbreaks including 65 deaths in 2019, saving the state an estimated N199 billion worth of goods. The State Director of Fire Service, Paul Aboi disclosed this in an…
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UKRAINIAN Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko on Wednesday has released a manifest of all nationals on the Ukraine International Airline, Boeing 737-800 which killed 176 passengers. The information was disclosed via Twitter, providing…
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UNITED State (U.S)–based Nigerian, Arinze Micheal Ozor, has been charged for money laundering conspiracy of nearly $1 million. Ozor had pleaded guilty to the charge, having been accused of using fake passports to facilitate the act, the US…
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THE internet has gone abuzz with the 'unlawful' detention of a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller by the Nigerian Police. On Monday, an associate of the lawmaker, Akin Alabi, representing Egbeda/Ona Ara federal…
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ON Monday, the former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu returned to prison after a Federal High Court in Lagos rejected a post-conviction bail filed by him on basis of ailing health. Justice Mohammed Liman has dismissed Kalu's application…
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THE Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it generated over N7 billion naira in 2019. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head, Media and Information had disclosed this in a phone conversation with The ICIR on Friday. This is…
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THE Court of Appeal in Lagos has on Thursday confirmed the conviction of a senior lawyer, Joseph Nwobike. The court has dismissed the appeal filed by the former Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), stating that its lacked merit. The EFCC has…
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ON Wednesday, the Supreme Court upheld the appointment of Seyi Makinde as governor of Oyo State, contrary to the decision of the appeal court. Earlier in November, the appeal court in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, ruled in favour of Adebayo…
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AN officer with the Kuje Correctional Centre, Ahmed Abdu, has been sentenced to a four-year jail term by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gwagwalada, for engaging in employment scam. The Independent Corrupt Practices…
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THE Nigeria Police Force says a total of 6,531 suspects have been arrested, as well as 2,037 firearms and 21, 870 rounds of ammunition of various forms been recovered in 2019 The police also, disclosed that a total of 1, 662 vehicles were…
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FORMER Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday,  has filed an application seeking a post-conviction bail due to ailing health. The Chief Whip and legislator representing Abia North Senatorial District asked a Federal High Court…
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A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), says it is set to create a mobile application where students facing sexual harassment in the various tertiary institutions across Nigeria can anonymously report…
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THE Amnesty Internation says at least 275 people have been killed and others mutilated or kidnapped during a resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the Far North of Cameroon between january and November this year. The international human…
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THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and the Public-Private Development Centre (PPDC) on Wednesday called for stronger collaboration between the media, Federal Government agencies and civil society organisations to…
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TONY Elumelu,  Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has urged African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Heads of State to improve the business environment in their countries to drive industrialisation and wealth creation in ACP member…
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THE safety of media personnel has been adjudged highly important especially in a society where insecurity is on the rise. Newsmen are therefore urged to prioritize their security above duty.  This is part of the messages of a 2-day…
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THE Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Olufemi Abikoye has called on the government of  Nigeria and Ghana to expedite actions and resolve the crisis between traders of the two nations. The high commissioner in a statement noted that the…
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ON Tuesday, a former councillor in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Samuel Opeyemi Adeojo, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of car theft. According to a statement by the…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a military war vehicle, made in Nigeria and an ultra-modern Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna on Tuesday. The president commissioned them at the opening of the 2019 Chief of Army Staff Annual…
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THE Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has launched a mobile application, REMTrack,  for tracking transparency and accountability issues in the oil and gas industry. The Executive Secretary of NEITI, Waziri Adio…
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THE Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the renewed attacks on Nigerian traders in Ghana, saying it as uncalled for. The chairman of the commission disclosed this, via a statement…
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THE Kano State Executive Council has approved the Emirate Council Bill 2019, which supports the creation of additional emirates in the state. The Council had disclosed this in a statement issued by the commissioner of information, Malam…
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ON Monday a South African police constable, Austine Luciano Reynold was sentenced to 30 years in prison, on a four-count charge bordering on robbery and the murder of a Nigerian, Ebuka Okoli. Reynold was found guilty of a…
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THE Nigerian Senate on Thursday says there is a need to resolve issues surrounding the housing sector in Nigeria to ensure affordable housing for the teaming poor population in the country. The motion was moved by Akpan Bassey, senator…
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THE Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Thursday described the anti-social media bill as 'illegal' geared at increasing the level of oppression faced by Nigerians.  The civic group noted that the country, prior to…
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TWO Deputy Controllers (DC) of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) have been arrested for allegedly giving exaggerated medical reports that warranted a convicted internet fraudster, Hope Olusegun Aroke, being given a referral to be…
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THE Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) on Tuesday announced the expulsion of six students, who were reportedly found culpable in the physical bullying of a female year one student. The institution had disclosed this via a…
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THE Federal High Court, on Friday, says it will take the bail application of Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, the former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) on November 29. Justice Okon Abang gave the ruling after taking the…
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A RECENT bank robbery attack in Ekiti State that claimed two lives is speculated to have resulted from connivance between bankers and the robbers. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Asoquo Amba made this known on Friday after a…
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ON Friday, a Nigerian Economist, Benjamin Enwegbara was announced to have been elected into the parliament in Austria, a country in Central Europe, making it the first of its kind. This information was disclosed by his delighted brother,…
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THE Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of N280,555,010.65 to the Federal Government, linked to embattled Nigerian entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke, also known as Invictus obi. The Economic and Financial…
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ON Thursday, a High Court sitting in Kano nullified the appointment and creation of an additional four Emirates in the state on grounds, the appointment followed no due process. The creation of the additional Emirates comes on the heels of…
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ON Wednesday, the Bill for an Act to regulate the spread of fake news on the internet has passed its seconding reading, despite criticism by media practitioners and other stakeholders that it may violate the rights of expression of…
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THE Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Group (UBA) Tony Elumelu has stressed the need to tackle extremism in Africa, by annihilating its root cause, poverty. He made this disclosure…
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ON Tuesday the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, ( EFCC), Sokoto Zonal office secured the conviction of one Emmanuel Adedeji Oluwatosin, whose name was on the wanted list of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI). According…
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UNKNOWN gunmen have snatched ballot boxes at the Ajayi Crowder Memorial School, one of the biggest polling units in Lokoja the capital city of Kogi State. Voters were seen scampering for safety and ballot papers littered everywhere.…
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ON Friday, the management of the National Examinations Council (NECO) announced that it has approved the dismissal of 70 staff for certificate forgery. In a statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez…
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THE West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday has released results of 91, 225 private candidates that sat for the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria. The information was revealed in a…
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THE Supreme Court has on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari is ‘eminently qualified' to contest for the 2019 Presidential Elections. The court had earlier set Friday, to give reasons why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s appeal…
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THE number of female senators in the National Assembly on Thursday rose to eight, following the swearing-in of Biodun Olujimi as a senator to represent Ekiti South Senatorial District. The information was disclosed in a statement signed by…
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ON Wednesday, a High Court sitting in Ilorin refused an application filed by a former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly,  Muhammed Adebayo, seeking to terminate a six-count charge, charged against him by the Economic and Financial…
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THE Anti Hate Speech recently introduced by the Senate has been described as a violation of Nigeria's constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of speech. The Presidential Candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar…
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THE Senate has urged the federal government to complete Baro Port Project of the Lower River Niger in order to cause rapid socio-economic growth of the country. Bima Mohammad Enag, Senator representing Niger South District made this call…
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THE ninth Assembly of the Senate on Tuesday introduced a bill to prohibit the spread of hate speeches in the country. The bill, titled "National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speeches (Estb., etc) Bill 2019" was sponsored by the…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has recovered 44 properties allegedly linked to 32 corporate entities. The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the…
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ON Thursday, an Appeal Court sitting in Kaduna has upheld the victory of Governor Nasir El-Rufai as the winner of the March 9 governorship election. The verdict of the appellant court to uphold El-Rufai winner of the gubernatorial election…
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THE Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N58.48 billion for the Bida-Saachi-Nupeko Road project and the Nupeko-Pategi Bridge project, which link Niger and Kwara states. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola,…
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ON Tuesday, the Senate proposed a 14-year jail term with a minimum of five years without an option of fine for any educator who commits sexual offences in tertiary institutions. The proposed bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to Prevent,…
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THE Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami has criticized the illegal deduction of data encountered by consumers of network providers in the country demanding a resolve on or before November 10, 2019. Pantami had directed the Nigerian…
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ON Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Sarah Omotunde Alade as the Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy. The information was disclosed through a statement on Nigeria’s Presidency Twitter handle…
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POPULAR Balogun market in the business district of Lagos state has been gutted by fire, leaving one person feared dead. The fire reportedly started at the early hour of Tuesday morning, and the social media have been awash with videos and…
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THE  chairman Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abubakar Kyari says the capital city is still faced with problems of insecurity, waste management and poor streetlights. Kyari stated this while presenting the report of his…
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THE Anambra State government has announced a time restriction to the movement of tankers laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the state from 8 pm-5 am, with effect from November 2. The state Commissioner for Information and Public…
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TWELVE victims have been rescued from an illegal spiritual healing centre at the Isheri Osun area of Ijegun in Lagos State on Thursday. The Lagos State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Bala Elkana in a phone conversation with The…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will leverage on the United States of America's (USA) facility to address the current challenges confronting the nation's power sector. The President made this statement on Wednesday while speaking…
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ADENIYI Adebayo, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has testified against the former minister of Interior, Abba Moro in his ongoing trial over allegation of the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS)…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arrested the Secretary-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Amaechi Akawu over allegations of misappropriation of $130, 000 belonging to…
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JUSTICE Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned for hearing, the bail application filed by the former Chairman of defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina until November 6. Justice Abang had fixed…
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A COUNCILLOR representing Kakuri Hausa, Ward, Kaduna South Local Government of the state, Theophilus Madami, has been arrested for offences bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the tune of…
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THE Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has decried the alarming rate of fake news in the country, saying it is an imminent danger to the survival of Nigeria's democracy. Mohammed at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday said…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ruled that the  former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) Abdulrasheed Maina be remanded in prison custody pending the hearing of the case brought against him. Maina who was…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday left Sochi, Russia for Abuja after he had participated at the Russia–African Summit aimed at building stronger ties between the countries.  The presidency had announced his departure to the summit to…
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HUMAN Rights lawyer  Femi Falana has advised Federal Government to reopen the border with no delay, as its closure cannot be sustained for too long without serious repercussions for the Nigerian economy Falana gave the advice while…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has arrested two suspects who specialise in forging school certificates at the University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State.  A statement by the…
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ABDUL Dogo, a judge of the Federal High Court Abuja has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Nation reports Dogo was abducted on his way to Akure from the capital city, Abuja on Tuesday. The gunmen had reportedly demanded a ransom worth…
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THE Nigeria Communications Commission has announced the partial disconnection of Glomobile from Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel) by October 28. NCC made the announcement in a statement by it Director, Public Affairs, Henry Nkemadu, stating…
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ON Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari departs the country for a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia. The meeting will focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and…
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THE deputy governor of Kogi State Simon Achuba has on Friday been impeached by the Kogi State House of the Assembly after a long rift with the state governor, Yahaya Bello. Achuba was removed after a closed-door session with the speaker of…
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THE African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has called on the Federal government to guarantee the protection of whistleblowers in Nigeria and, as a matter of urgency ensure the passage of the whistleblowing policy into…
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THE Oyo State Government has revealed plan to achieve a monthly N20 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), representing 900 per cent increase from  N2 billion IGR currently generated by the state. The commissioner for information,…
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THE Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami has on Thursday asked the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to collectively address the issue of illegal deduction of data faced by network users in the country.  Pantami disclosed this…
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THE late arrival of fire service operatives at the scene of the Ochanja market disaster has been attributed to attacks from angry mobs who pelted stones at firefighters. The Controller General (CG) of the Federal Fire Service, Liman…
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ON Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the sum of N10 billion for an intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The president made this known via his Twitter handle page on Thursday. "I…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), to conceive home-grown solutions to boost the economy and meet the national ambition of collective prosperity. The president disclosed this during…
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted a report, claiming the commission had uncovered and retrieved over N900 billion diverted constituency project funds, siphoned by federal lawmakers in…
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SIX Nigerians from various media organisations including a reporter from The ICIR, Kunle Adebajo, have emerged finalist for the 2019 edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Awards (WAMECA). The information disclosed on its official…
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IN commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independence jubilee, President Muhammadu Buhari said his government would "take firm and decisive action" against those who threaten to undermine the country's national security. The president made this…
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WEEKS after the Federal Government said it would decongest the country’s overpopulated prisons, a total of 681 prison inmates in prisons across the country have gained freedom. A prison stat by the Correctional Services at September 26,…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the alleged attempt to subvert the Nana Akufo-Addo- led government in Ghana, says 'the days of coups and government without votes are over'. The Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba…
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THE Nigeria Senate President, Ahmad Lawal has charged the newly inaugurated Senate committees to tackle challenges of insecurity and unemployment in the country, using the instrument of legislation.  He gave this charge during the plenary…
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has submitted to the Senate the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) to facilitate budget preparation by 2020. The proposed budget expenditure amounting to N9.79…
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THE Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged government at all levels to shun ethnic or religious hegemony in Nigeria while ensuring religious and tribal equity, with no one religious favoured over another. The CBCN stated…
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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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