An aide to the Deputy Senate President, Jide Babalola has been detained by men of the Nigeria Police Force for harassing a House of Representatives member, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe at the premises of the National Assembly, Abuja today. This was contained in a statement by the S.A Media & Publicity to the female lawmaker, Mr […]
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By Ben Ezeohagwu I World now in rubble, with so much noise. II World now in tremble, without such poise. III World now in rumble, with so much trouble. IV World now in fumble, with so much tumble. V World now in crumble, without such humble. VI World now in bubble, with so much babble. […]
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Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, speaking after receiving the ‘Most Valuable Governor’s Wife’ award, (Non-Legislative category), organised by Nass News Project, given in recognition of her leadership contributions and support for the governor, held at Merit House, Plot 22, J.T Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, FCT, Abuja on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Governor’s […]
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Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has warned non state actors, including the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, to steer clear of Saturday’s election in Anambra State. Stating that the heavy deployment of security to Anambra State for Saturday’s election was not meant to scare voters, he said the police would deal decisively with anybody […]
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The Nigerian Army on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to exempt it from the annual envelope budgeting being adopted by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Farouk Yahaya, made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Army to defend the 2022 budget. […]
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A retired priest of the Anglican Communion (Church of Nigeria) and governorship candidate of the National Conscience Party in Lagos in 2019, Bishop Funso Awe, speaks on the state of the nation in this interview with Godfrey George. Political scrambling has already begun ahead of the 2023 general elections. What important things should Nigerians keep […]
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Producers canvass for increased production to meet local demand Nigeria produces about two million metric tonnes of Onions annually, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Muhammad Abubakar, has told the 4th Regional Onion annual conference and general meeting holding in Kano. The event was organised by Regional observatory on Onions for West and […]
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Freight • High freight cost jerks up petrol price, not a subsidy, Wasa insists • Over $45bn cargo cost lost to foreign firms in five years • No Nigerian own cargo ships berthing on our waters, says Brown • NISA moves to set up $500m maritime fund by 2022 to acquire assets for operation • […]
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The Northern Elders Forum on Wednesday made a U-turn on its earlier position on northern presidency in 2023 with a promise that the North would work with other ethnic groups in Nigeria to produce a competent leader that would restore confidence in the system. The organisation also noted that the ongoing debate about labeling bandits […]
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Justice Mary Odili and AGF Abubakar Malami The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Bar Association has resolved to file a petition against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and Mr Emmanuel Iyanna, the Chief Magistrate in Abuja, who issued a search warrant for security officials to search the […]
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