Bayelsa governorship: IYC warns desperate, selfish aspirants

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide Friday warned politicians against displaying desperation and selfishness following their moves to clinch tickets of their parties ahead of the November governorship election in Bayelsa State. IYC also commended the Governor of the state, Seriake Dickson for creating a level-playing ground for all aspirants to pursue their ambitions to […]

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Court affirms Acting CJN, Muhammad’s confirmation

An attempt by a group to stop the confirmation of the appointment of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad failed on Friday as theFederal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit filed to that effect by the group – Malcom Omirhobo Foundation (MOF). MOF had sought to restrain the NJC, President […]

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New job vacancies

A Hospital with international affiliation needs the following in two of its locations in Lagos: LOCATION 1: (Lekki Area) Medical Director Superintendent Manager, Business Manager focus Programs, Sales Technical Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Cashier, Data Analyst and Dialysis Nurse. LOCATION 2: (on-site clinic) in Ibeju Lekki requires the services of: General Practitioner, Staff Nurse Supervisor, Staff Nurse, Pharmacist and Ambulance […]

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Senate ends week without Buhari’s ministerial list

• President meets N’ Assembly leadership in Aso Rock• Requests confirmation of Tanko as CJN, 15 aides• How APC internal friction delays cabinet formation The move by Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday to pacify anxious colleagues over President Muhammadu Buhari’s delayed submission of a ministerial list fell on its face yesterday. Lawan had quickly […]

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PDP cautions on fuel price hike

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned federal government and the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) against increasing pump price of fuel from the existing N145 per litre. The party said its position is predicated on its unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerians, stressing that any increase in fuel price will result in upsurge […]

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Flood kills two, sweeps away pregnant woman

Three persons, including a pregnant woman, have been killed by flood that swept through some parts of Zinariya community in Jos,  Plateau State. The flood, which resulted from days of downpour, also brought down nine houses. “The incident resulted from narrow waterways; the victims were asleep when the rain started, but with the water soaking […]

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Xenophobia: NANS threatens to shut down South African Embassy, MTN, DSTV, others

…condemns killing of over 127 Nigerians in South Africa The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students on Thursday threatened to shut down the South African Embassy in Nigeria. The student body also threatened to close down DSTV, MTN among other business operated by South Africans in Nigeria. This threat is premised on rising […]

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No hike petrol price -NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday advised motorists and other petroleum product consumers to disregard the trending rumour of a planned hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol. It explained that the statement of the corporation’s Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, at the National Assembly on Wednesday did […]

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Kachikwu, Ambode, Aregbesola, Adebayo, may join Buhari’s cabinet

Mohammed, Fashola, Onu, set to retain seats There were strong indications last night that between 12 and 15 ex-ministers will join President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. It was learnt that the ex-ministers’ names are on the list which was reportedly submitted to Senate President Ahmed  Lawan on Wednesday. But there was still a pall of uncertainty […]

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NASS invasion: Police arraign 38 Shi’ite members

…28 granted bail, 10 to be kept in conducive facility The FCT Police Command on Thursday arraigned 38 members of the El-Zakzakky Islamic Movement of Nigeria in Abuja court. 28 of them were arraigned in Magistrate court in Wuse Zone 6 while 10 were arraigned in Magistrate court in Wuse Zone 2. Magistrate Ahmed Ndajiw […]

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