The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oyo State chapter, says it is in support of the state government’s decision to close down any church that flouts the COVID-19 prevention protocols. Oyo State government had in December 2020, before the Christian cross over service, threatened to shut churches that do not maintain COVID-19 protocol. Apostle Joshua […]
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Divergent views have continued to trail the Federal Government’s moves to borrow N895 billion from unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances, as shareholders insisted that the decision is a disincentive to investment. Apparently in dire need for cheap funds to finance its huge fiscal deficit and mitigate further economic crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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Lagos-Ibadan rail track at Ebute-Metta in Lagos. Photo: Sunday Akinlolu Non-competitive bidding responsible, says expert ‘Contracts awarded before preliminary designs’ NRC is in better position to speak on subject, insists transport ministry We’re not part of contract signing, NRC says Kano-Maradi project signed despite AfDB funding advisory An investigation has shown that the average cost […]
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Orders herdsmen to vacate Ondo forest reserves in 7 days Bans night grazing, movement of cattle in cities, on highways All herdsmen in the state must register with govt in 7 days The meeting By Banji Ayoola Southwest Governors’ Forum Chairman and Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on behalf of his five other […]
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Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has declared firmly that he would not allow a few misguided individuals turn the sunshine state into a haven of dare-devil criminals. He spoke during an interactive meeting with the leadership of the Hausa/Fulani and Ebira communities in the state where he ordered all herdsmen in the state to register […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Deputy Registrar of Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, Dr Amos Arijesuyo, has been killed by gunmen. He was shot dead on Saturday evening in his car along the Ilesa-Akure road while returning from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Arijesuyo, who was also a senior pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church, […]
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Chief of Army Staff, Gen Tukur Buratai Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed 35 bandits and recovered many rustled cows in Zamfara State yesterday. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State Capital today. […]
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The Federal Government on Saturday ordered immediate closure of the headquarters of the National Identity Management Commission in Abuja. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who gave the order, also directed the NIMC to open 20 locations in the Federal Capital Territory in order to halt the crowds that gather at the […]
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All herdsmen in the state to register with government within seven days Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen to vacate the forest reserves in the state. The order is part of major steps taken by the state at addressing the root cause of kidnapping and other nefarious activities in […]
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The Federal Government has asked schools to stop requesting for COVID – 19 test results from returning students before they are admitted. In a short statement issued on Monday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, government directed school authorities to refrain from asking students or parents to undergo […]
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