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President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, appointed Barrister Amos Isaac Azi, as the new Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Investments and Securities Tribunal. In a statement by the IST in Abuja, prior to his appointment, Azi was a…
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Following the directive by the Federal Ministry of Education on the resumption of academic activities in Secondary Schools, Bauchi State Government has directed all affected students to resume on Thursday, August 6th 2020 to write the 2020…
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A civil society organisation, Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has called for an urgent probe into the alleged attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The CSO, in a…
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The organised labour in Ekiti State has suspended its ongoing three day warning strike embarked upon to protest over the failure of the state government to pay its members’ entitlements. The industrial action which began on Monday was…
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Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has said that 104 unity schools will reopen to SS3 students from tomorrow, August 4. The Minister made the announcement at the end of a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Education…
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With little or no aid coming from foreign nations, the Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has tasked relevant stakeholders to look inwards to complement the military's quest to end terrorism, banditry and other criminal vices in the…
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Former governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has debunked a report that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, linking him to obtaining a road contract from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).…
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ShopRite Nigeria has dismissed report making the rounds that it has commence formal process to leave Nigeria. The Country Director for Chastex Consult, Ini Archibong said “Shoprite is not leaving Nigeria. “We have only just opened to…
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Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the timetable of the 2020 West African Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The body said the dates clashed with Muslims’ Friday prayers. The examination will commence on the…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South East Chapter, has urged the authorities to ensure security of lives and property in Kaduna. The South East CAN Chairman, Bishop Goddy Okafor, made the call in Aba on Sunday while…
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Former Governor of Oyo state, late Abiola Ajimobi's widow says her husband is in heaven and is presently at peace with God. The former first lady said this when she received a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ at her…
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The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has announced a 13-member committee to coordinate the burial ceremony of late Afenifere leader, Ayo Fasanmi. Recall that Fasanmi died after a brief illness on Wednesday at the age of 94 years.…
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The President of Yoruba World Congress, Prof Banji Akintoye, has decried the trafficking of Yoruba youths to some European countries and other parts of the world for prostitution and modern-day slavery. During an interview, Akintoye,…
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A range of amendments to Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) has been proposed by the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable it have a firmer grip on the conduct of general elections and the supervision of parties’ shadow…
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Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari has disclosed that only 30 policemen provide security in 100 villages in the state despite the incessant killings by bandits and other criminal elements in the state. Speaking on the incessant…
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Following Dr. Stella Immanuel's claim that Hydroxychloroquine cures Coronavirus, some pharmacies in Nigeria might have increased the price of their stock as a Twitter user has shared a pack of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate and claimed it was…
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Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has approved N500million for payment of entitlements to retirees on Contributory Pensions Scheme. The approved sum covered the payment of contributory pensions to retired primary school teachers and…
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The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has linked two former governors of Delta State, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to the various contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission. Also on the…
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Benedict Alabi, the Deputy Governor of Osun state has disclosed that the state will from Monday, August 3 be imposing fine on defaulters of measures put in place to combat COVID-19. This was contained in a statement the Deputy Governor…
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As the nation continues its fight against Coronavirus, 304 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded on Sunday night, the total number of confirmed cases of the deadly virus is 43841. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
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Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday announced the discharge of a total of 37 COVID-19 patients comprising 15 females and 22 males, including six foreign nationals from various isolation facilities in the state to reunite…
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Scores of parents of private secondary school students in Ogun State, on Sunday, staged a protest over the compulsory COVID-19 test slammed on their wards by the state government. The protesting parents accused the Governor Dapo…
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Operatives of the Ekiti State Task Force on COVID-19 have shut down a popular hotel in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, Delight Hotel and Suites for operating against government’s regulations to contain the spread of the virus. As parts of…
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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Sunday sacked the Commissioner for Transport, Ekele Nwaohanmuo. The governor also fired the interim head of Umenneochi council areas, Mathew One. Chief of Staff to the governor, Anthony…
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Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation has revealed that the loan the Nigerian government got from China for the rail projects across the country will be paid back within 20 years. This was contained in a statement released on…
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