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Gov AbdulRazaq Restates Commitment to Prompt Payment of Salaries
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said the state is not immune to the steady decline of revenue, adding however that the ...
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57% Electricity Consumers on Estimated Billing Says NERC, Discloses Plan for Unmetered Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says 57.07 per cent of electricity consumers in the country were still on estimated billing as at ...
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Nigeria Police Academy Lecturer writes NASS, seek justice over irregularities
A lecturer at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, Dr. Goddy Igbaekeme, has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, seeking ...
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Police Declare Zamfara Bandit Kingpin, Ado Aleru Wanted Over Alleged Killing of 100 Villagers
THE Zamfara State Police Command, has declared bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru who was conferred with the title of Sarkin Fulani by the Emir ...
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We’ve conducted major investigation on individuals financing Bandits — FG
The Federal Government has disclosed that it has conducted a major analytical operation that was focused on individuals financing the Boko Haram terrorist ...
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Delta Assembly commences review of 1999 Constitution
The Delta State House of Assembly on Monday commenced legislative action on the review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of ...
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Gombe Govt procures N50m food to treat malnutrition in children
Gombe State Government has procured Ready to Use Therapeutic Food worth N50 million for treatment of malnutrition among children in the state. The ...
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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti Sacks Aides
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has terminated the appointment of his aides. Those affected are, all Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Technical ...
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Ukraine War: Zelensky Sacks Security Chief, Top Prosecutor
President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the head of Ukraine’s security agency (SBU) and the prosecutor general, citing many cases of treason in the ...
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Gov Matawalle of Zamfara Suspends Emir Over Giving Chieftaincy Title to Bandit Kingpin
Zamfara State Government has dissociated itself from the turbaning of a notorious bandit, Ada Aleru, by the Emir of Birnin Yandoto in Tsafe ...
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Emir Confer Chieftaincy Title on Bandit Kingpin For Embracing Peace In Zamfara
THE Emir of Yandoto in Zamfara State, Alhaji Garba Marafa, has conferred the traditional title of Sarki Fulani to one of the most ...
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Hold Buhari responsible for violence in Nigeria – Ortom tells US state Dept
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the American government and the rest of the international community to hold the government of ...
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Gov Akeredolu Distributes 50 Operational Vehicles To Security Outfits in Ondo
In the bid to boost security in Ondo State, the government has distributed fifty operational vehicles to security agencies. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu while ...
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Respect human rights in enforcement of banned SPY number plates – Police Boss
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, has tasked the police personnel in the command on respect for human rights ...
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2023 WWC: Buhari hails Super Falcon for qualifying
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s Female Football team the Super Falcons for qualifying for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New ...
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Court strikes out Oyo deputy gov’s suit against impeachment process
A High Court sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has dismissed a case filed by Rauf Olaniyan, the deputy governor, challenging the ...
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N400bn Approved for Poverty Reduction, Osinbajo-led Committee
The National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (NPRGS) says N400 billion has been approved for various poverty reduction schemes in 2022. Gov. Abdullahi ...
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FRSC lauds IGP on SPY number plate ban
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has commended Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, on the total ban ...
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Buhari Challenges Youths to be Self-Reliant
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the youth to seek education, not for government jobs which are unavailable but to arm themselves with skill ...
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I Can’t Wait to Leave Aso Rock – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, described his seven years in office as “tough” saying “I am eager to go.” According to a statement ...
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Trial Census: NPC begins building numbering, household listing
In line with the approval of the Federal Government for the conduct of a trial census, the National Population Commission, NPC, has today ...
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Insecurity: Peace Corps commandant calls for intense intelligence gathering
The National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, Prof. Dickson Akoh, has advised security agencies to sustain intelligence gathering and sharing to decimate the ...
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How Academics can contribute in reforming healthcare, tertiary education – Osinbajo
Professors and academics must take a keen interest, especially in issues of education and healthcare, exploring options for reform and innovation in those ...
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Health Workers threaten solidarity strike in support of ASUU, NASU, Others
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), has said its members may embark on a solidarity strike in support of the ...
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Ilorin Durbar: UNESCO Urges Nigeria to Take Full Advantage of Cultural Heritage
Nigeria’s permanent delegate to UNESCO, Dr Hajo Sanni and the director general of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Chief Folorunsho Coker, on Sunday ...
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Seven Abducted Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Regain Freedom
The abductors of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers have reportedly released seven more victims from their custody including Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of the ...
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Nigerians Lucky For Having Buhari, Should Be Grateful – Emir of Daura
The Emir of Daura, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk, has described Nigeria as the greatest beneficiary of democratic rule in Africa, under President Muhammadu ...
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AFRICMIL Launches Report on Root Cause of Farmers/Herders in North Central
African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has launched a report on the root cause of the farmers and herders in the ...
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Kwara Police Confirms Rescued of Abducted Chinese, Arrests of Suspected Ritualist
The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara state command on Friday says it has rescued a Chinese National abducted by gunmen in the state last ...
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Kwara Spends N4bn On Salaries, Pensions Monthly, Says Gov AbdulRazaq
Kwara State government is spending over N4 billion monthly on payment of salaries and pensions of workers and retirees. The state governor, AbdulRahman ...
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Nigeria’s IDPs now 3.2m – Nat’l Refugees Commission
National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Thursday disclosed that there were over 3.2 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 84,084 ...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement ...
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Gov Yahaya Bello doles out N7m to NYSC members, offers 2 automatic employment
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has doled out N7.25 million to support the transportation of 725 youth corps members of the 2021 Batch ...
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NPC Seeks Cooperation of Nupe Communities Ahead of Trial Census
The National Population Commission (NPC) has sought the cooperation of Nupe communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara state ahead of the ...
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Few Hours To Arafat: Over 940 Kano Intending Pilgrims May Miss Hajj ― Official
Barring any last-minute changes, ver 940 intending pilgrims may miss the 2022 Hajj exercise from Kano State a few hours to Arafat day ...
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Federal Govt Hint on When Petrol Scarcity Will End
The Federal Government has disclosed that the present queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and some other parts of the ...
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Abuja/Kaduna Train Attacks: Lead Negotiator Announces His Withdrawal, Reveals Those Behind Kuje Prison Break
The lead negotiator between the terrorists and the Federal Government, Tukur Mamu, has formally announced his withdrawal from further interfacing between the two ...
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Kuje Prisons attack: I’m disappointed with intelligence system – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed disappointment with the intelligence system at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja. Buhari, who visited the prison ...
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FG Restructures Electricity Distribution Companies, Takes Over Boards
Federal government has announced the restructuring of five electricity distribution companies, also known as DISCOs. This was contained in a statement jointly signed ...
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Trial Census: NPC Solicits Stakeholders Support for Hitch-Free Exercise in Iloffa
Ahead of the commencement of the trial census in the country, the National Population Commission (NPC) has solicited the support of the stakeholders ...
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Ekiti Airport: Farmers Protest Over Non Compensation
Farmers whose farm lands and produce were affected by the ongoing airport project in Ado Ekiti, the state capital have again protested at ...
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Kuje Prison Break: 300 Still At Large – Shuaib Belgore
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, says over 600 of the inmates fled the prisons when it came ...
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Buhari Reshuffles Cabinet, Swears In Seven New Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in 7 ministers recently confirmed by the Senate. The Ministers are Henry Ikechukwu, from Abia State, to serve ...
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ENetSuD, Gobir Foundation Signs N26.5m MoU to Uplift Infrastructure Decay in Kwara Communities
A Civil Society Organization, Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) and a Kwara-based Non-governmental Organization, Gobir organization Foundation have signed a Memorandum of ...
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Bandits attack Buhari’s convoy in Katsina
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the advance convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State. This was confirmed by the Senior ...
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Institute Train Students on Conversion of Plastic Waste to Wealth
The Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI), University of Ibadan, has commenced a training workshop for students on solving plastic ...
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Trial Census: NPC Takes Sensitization Campaign to Ojoku Community
The National Population Commission (NPC) today Tuesday visited Ojoku community in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State on a sensitization campaign for ...
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Internal Displaced Women Urged on Family Planing
The Nigerian Army Officer Wives Association (NAOWA) has underscored the need for women in the Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) camps to observe family ...
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NDLEA Boss Buba-Marwa Recommends Drug Tests Before Marriage
Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, NDLEA chairman, has reiterated the need for drug tests for intending couples. Marwa told a delegation of the Adamawa ...
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2022 Hajj: Kwaran Pilgrims Accommodation Problem Resolved – Ibraheem
The initial accommodation problem faced by some Kwaran pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been resolved. The Ameer-l- Hajj from Kwara State, Dr ...
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N1.8b: Recall Buratai for Investigation, PDP tells Buhari
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately recall the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Ambassador ...
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NDLEA Intercepts N4.5b Heroin In Baby Food
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted 22 blocks of heroin weighing 23.55kilograms concealed in packs of Nestle Cerelac ...
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31st Media Parliament: Kwara NUJ hosts Rep Candidate Ahmed Saba
The 31st edition of the Media Parliament of Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is holding in Ilorin, the state ...
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Kwara Gov Approves Recruitment of Doctors, 197 Medical personnel
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the recruitment of at least 197 different medical professionals to boost Human Resources and efficient service ...
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Nigerian Leaders Must Imbibe Rotary Club’s Moral Code to Achieve Greatness – Rotary Chief
Nigerians leaders must imbibe the moral code of the Rotary Club in their personal and business relationships, to make Nigeria great, Rotarian Yusuf ...
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Insecurity: Gov Matawalle Establishes Community Protection Guards in Zamfara
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has begun training for a newly-established security outfit, Community Protection Guard (CPG) to tackle banditry and kidnaping in ...
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Insecurity: BoT Chairman, Alimi Seeks ACF’s Support For FG
Chairman, Board of Trustees(BoT) of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Kwara State chapter, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify the ...
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African Bar Association condemns killing of migrants in Morocco
The African Bar Association (AfBA) has frowned at the killing of about 23 African migrants crossing from Morocco to Spain through Melilla, a ...
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Court Restrains Kano Govt From Borrowing N10bn For CCTV Cameras
Federal High Court in Kano presided over by Justice Abdullahi Liman, on Friday restrained the Kano State Government from borrowing N10 billion for ...
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N322m Fraud: Nigerian Senator Bags Seven Years Jail Terms
The rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator from Delta State, Peter Nwaoboshi, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by an appeal court ...