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Govt lacks will power to end insecurity-COCIN President

From Gyang Bere, Jos The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) has declared that the Nigerian Government lacks the  will power to tackle the ravaging security challenges that have perished dozens of lives across the nation.  The church in a communique issued at the end of the 102nd General Church Council...

Foreign bodies sponsoring B’Haram – Borno Monarch 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, has claimed that foreigners who came into Nigeria in the guise of acquiring Quranic education, were the sponsors of Boko Haram insurgents. The monarch, made the assertion at a townhall meeting and award ceremony, organised by Yateem Faqeer Global...

LP NWC suspends Ogun Party chairman, Exco 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) on Friday suspended the Ogun State chapter Chairman and members of the Exco.  The NWC also relieved the Acting National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi of his duties over sabotage and anti party activities. Reading the communique after the NWC...

NSCDC arrests six for currency racketeering

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps said its operatives have arrested six persons allegedly involved in currency racketeering in Port Harcourt. The NSCDC Commandant, Rivers State Command, Micheal Ogar disclosed this while parading the suspects and seized sums of money before newsmen in Port Harcourt. Ogar said the...

DSS ultimatum to NNPCL ’empty threat’ —Lawyer

However, Falana in his interview said the DSS wouldn’t do anything to anybody cause they “know the people behind the scarcity.” He added that similar threats have been made by the Federal Government in the past without anyone being arrested or prosecuted. “(As) you know, every year, at the...

Bandits kill three, destroy farm produce in Gombe

No fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead following Thursday’s invasion by bandits in Amtawalam and Pobawure Communities of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State. Speaking during an assessment visit at the scene of the incident on Friday, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, decried the killings and...

What will Morocco’s heroics in Qatar mean for...

It was the great Brazilian Pele in 1977 who said that an African team would win the World Cup by the year 2000. Sadly, it is a prediction that is 22 years out of date and counting. However, the encouraging reality is that Africa is finally getting closer as...

Much Ado about Chatham House

By Kassim Afegbua Nothing can be so mockingly debasing than going out for a political campaign only to be welcomed by a scanty crowd in a metropolitan city like Lagos. The PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was in Lagos this week and what he saw was not only palpably discomforting,...

Pay back loans when due, NDE begs beneficiaries

The Director General of the National Directorate of Employment, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo, has appealed to the beneficiaries of NDE loans to pay back as at when due to enable others benefit. Fikpo made the appeal on Friday while disbursing N4.2 million to 42 beneficiaries of NDE loan to farmers in...

NRC adjusts Abuja-Kaduna train time schedule

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the adjustment of the take-off time schedule for its last two trains from Idu (Abuja) to Rigasa (Kaduna) and vice versa. The Manager, Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, Mr Pascal Nnorli, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday that the adjustments were to ensure...

17 Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali...

Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western border with Mali, the defence ministry said. An army detachment was “the victim of a terrorist ambush near the town of Koutougou,” said a ministry statement published late Tuesday. It added that...

Seventeen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali...

Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western border with Mali, the defence ministry said. An army detachment was “the victim of a terrorist ambush near the town of Koutougou,” said a ministry statement published late Tuesday. It added that...

NDLEA seizes N56.9m worth of illicit drugs in...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, FCT Command, said it intercepted about 3,091.032 kilogrammes of suspected illicit drugs with a monetary value of over N56.9 million between  January till date. Mr Kabir Tsakuwa, FCT Commandant of the agency disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on...

‘Be prepared for heavy rainfalls, floods’ – Lagos...

The Lagos government has warned residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo areas of the state to be prepared for very heavy rainfalls which may lead to flash flooding during in the days ahead. According to him, the warning has become necessary to avoid preventable...

Enugu youths protest against traditional ruler, ex-President General

Residents of Owo community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have protested against their traditional ruler, Igwe Okeke Arum, and former President General, Mr. Okeke Akpu, over alleged “land grabbing” and “high-handedness”. Owo is the country home of the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. The residents...
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Ex Imo deputy gov,Irona joins Ihedioha, dumps PDP 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Former deputy governor of Imo State,...
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Cardiologist bags 4- year jail term over patient deaths

Cardiologist bags 4- year jail term over patient deaths An illustration of a convicted medical doctor Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun A 56-year-old senior cardiologist has been sentenced to four years in prison by
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Sanwo-Olu, Abiru beg Umahi for dualisation of Ikorodu-Itokin Road

Sanwo-Olu, Abiru beg Umahi for dualisation of Ikorodu-Itokin Road Sanwo-Olu, Umahi and Abiru Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Senator representing Lagos East, Adetokunbo

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“I never dream of being a celebrity,” Vera Anyim begs for new accommodation

“I never dream of being a celebrity,” Vera Anyim begs for new accommodation Vera Anyim in her graduation dress from NOUN Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun Vera Anyim, the police officer who became popular after t
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NAFDAC seals bakeries, medicine stores, water factories in Plateau

NAFDAC seals bakeries, medicine stores, water factories in Plateau The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Published By: Paul Dada The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration
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Reps hold two-day retreat on economy, tax reforms

Reps hold two-day retreat on economy, tax reforms Published By: Paul Dada The House of Representatives is set to hold a two day retreat on economic and tax reforms. The event scheduled to start on April 30 will hold hol
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Why new minimum wage may not take off May 1 – TUC

Why new minimum wage may not take off May 1 – TUC Comrade Festus Osifo, TUC President Published By: Paul Dada The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) President, Mr Festus Osifo, has said that the much-awaited n
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Advocacy groups, stakeholders make case for increased inclusion of women in politics

Advocacy groups, stakeholders make case for increased inclusion of women in politics Stakeholders at the event Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun Key women inclusion advocacy groups in Nigeria and other stakeholders ha
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FRSC to clamp down on truck drivers conveying passengers with goods

FRSC to clamp down on truck drivers conveying passengers with goods FRSC Marshal Dauda-Ali Biu Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun By Jethro Ibileke The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has
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PCN closes 751 medicine shops in Gombe

PCN closes 751 medicine shops in Gombe Published By: Paul Dada The enforcement team of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), has shut down 751 medicine stores in Gombe, Mr Stephen Esumobifsi, the Director, Enforcement,
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Why Nigeria needs good tax system – CITN

Why Nigeria needs good tax system – CITN Published By: Paul Dada The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria says  for the country to attract foreign direct investment its tax system has to be reformed. Saying thi
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Outrage over telcos plan to hike data, voice call tariffs

…Nigerians, ATCIS, others kick   By Chinenye Anuforo The plan by telecommunication...
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North Central APC stakeholders protest, demand Ganduje’s resignation

Protesters from All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central zone,...