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As the battle against Coronavirus continues, Nigeria has recorded 97 new cases of the deadly virus in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), making it be the second time daily count of infections would dropped below 100. This…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified its statement on 'drug integrity test' for intending couples. This was contained in a statement released by the Head of Public Affairs, NDLEA, Mr Jonah Achema on Saturday in…
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A group of independent observers at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election has described the Nigerian Army and other security operatives as "worthy partners of democracy" over the peaceful conduct of the exercise. The …
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New facts have emerged on the circumstances that led to the death of Terwase Akwaza (Gana) the notorious militia leader that terrorized Benue state and environs for several years. According to information gathered from reliable sources,…
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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend, lifted the ban on all social gatherings in the state. In a statement through Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji (Commissioner for Information and State Orientation), the Governor directed “that all…
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The untimely death of Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zazzau, has been announced. Nasirel-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday. He said the traditional ruler died on Sunday at the 44 military hospital in…
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On Saturday night, eight people were burnt to death in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Ahmed Umar, stated this to NAN on Sunday in…
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As the battle against Coronavirus continues, Nigeria has recorded 189 new cases of COVID-19 with Lagos topping the list of states with 70 positive samples, followed by Plateau with 37, and the federal capital territory (FCT) with 24.…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the people and government of Ebonyi State over the Akaeze-Ukwu Road accident. A bus, conveying several people on Friday, traveling along the Akaeze-Ishaiagu Road, in Ivo council area of…
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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the state to resume full services. He said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services. Worship centres were…
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The police has apprehended five staff of the Bauchi State Local Government Pension Board for alleged pension scam. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Wakili, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 19,…
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The Federal Government has included Emirates Airlines in the list of airlines not allowed to operate in Nigeria. This is part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, confirmed…
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Marketing communication outfits identified as Chain Reactions Nigeria, TBWA Africa and The Temple Management Company that jointly created the Nigeria @ 60 logo have debunked rumours making the rounds in social media that the logo was…
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The Plateau state research committee on COVID-19 says it has developed a herbal cure for the disease. Noel Wannang, the committee chairman, announced the development on Friday, said the “cure” was “proven to be safe” after initial…
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Facebook on Friday said it would be opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of its continued commitment and ongoing investment in Africa. Facebook, in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, said this would be its second…
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The Department of State Services has summoned a journalist in Plateau State, Masara Kim, for questioning over a report exposing potential attacks in some farming communities by herdsmen. Kim is expected to appear at the DSS office in Jos…
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Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, is set marry his heartthrob. The presidential aide will be getting married to his partner, Naeemah Junaid on September 25 at GRA Juma’at Mosque in Katsina.…
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Three hundred and thirty-three (333) certified “dead civil servants” have been uncovered on the payroll of Niger State government for the past two years. Also, N207million has also been uncovered as being stolen and paid as salaries to…
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The Edo Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo has warned governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, and his colleagues currently in Benin ahead of the State’s governorship election taking place later this morning that they will not be allowed to…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has said it was disrespectful to the sovereignty of the country for any foreign government to apply punitive measures such as visa ban on its citizens. The Nigerian government made this known in a…
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As the battle against Coronavirus continues, Nigeria has recorded 221 new cases on Friday night with a total of 56,956 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) via its official Twitter…
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The Lagos State government on Friday announced that it will close the popular Ojota interchange up to the second bridge in the area for three months beginning from Monday, September 21, for some repairs. The state government which…
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At least 16 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist have been eliminated and arrested 11 in the North East in the last one week, according to the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole. The Coordinator, Defence Media…
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Organized Labour in Ogun State has called off its seven-day warning strike which started on Wednesday, following resolution of some of the workers’ grievances with the state government. The unions called off the seven days warning strike…
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Following the visa ban recently placed on Governor Yahaya Bello for rigging the 2019 governorship election in the state, the Kogi State Government has written a letter to the United States, saying  that the ban is unacceptable and unfair.…
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