President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he has shown so much concern about happenings with the borders of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries; the Republic of Niger. According to President Buhari, Niger shares a length of more than 1,400 kilometres of border with Nigeria, which he said should make Nigeria pay serious attention to any development going […]
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The mouthpiece of Northern Nigeria, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has lauded the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle over the bold step taken to remove Emir of Maru, Abubakar Chika and the District Head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmed for allegedly giving support to bandits. Recall that about a week ago the ACF issued a press […]
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grants ex-governor leave to challenge retrial Justice Inyang Ekwo of Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered that re-arraignment of former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzo Kalu, over alleged N7.1 billion money laundering be suspended temporarily. According to the court, retrial of Kalu has to be put on hold pending outcome of the process challenging […]
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Ex-president commissions hospital Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Monday came into Imo State unceremoniously to visit Governor Hope Uzodimma. Although, Jonathan told journalists in Owerri that he was in the State for the commissioning of a hospital along Airport road, it was gathered that he entered into a closed door meeting with the governor as […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dedicated the 2021 International Women’s Day celebration to the Late Tolulope Arotile of the Nigerian Air Force for her heroism and selfless service to the nation. A group picture of women in uniform, 4th from left, Mrs Olabisi Shonibare, representing Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Folashade […]
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By Funmi Falana Here comes another International Women’s Day celebration. Every day is a great day to celebrate the amazing women in your life but International Women’s Day gives you an extra reason to do just that. This Day, celebrated every year on March 8 is a global day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political […]
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Bassa-nge women from Gboloko Local Government Area of Kogi State celebrate the International Women’s Day in Abuja…yesterday. Photo: Lucy Ladidi Ateko • We’re not asking for lower standards for women, says CDD boss• ‘It is a call for partnership, collaboration, and amity• Yesufu blames Nigeria’s woes on women relegation• Ihekweazu faults maternal policy• COVID-19 worsened […]
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Any COVID-19 vaccine not through government channels should be considered as counterfeit, say experts Guild of Medical Directors, security experts call for robust surveillance to check fake COVID-19 vaccines Want NAFDAC to test all batches of COVID-19 vaccines Three days after Nigeria began vaccination for coronavirus, there are concerns that fake and illegal COVID-19 vaccines […]
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The Federal Government has declared that the reports claiming it budgeted N10.6 billion to transport the COVID-19 vaccines to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory is fake. Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib, dismissed the reports after a ceremony, where President Muhammadu Buhari, joined by Vice […]
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Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace (MBMJP) has said that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State deserves commendation, not attack, for calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to take urgent steps to address the worsening insecurity in the country. It cautioned that any attempt to vilify the governor would further confirm the fears that the […]
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