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Kwara Assembly passes bill stopping payment of pension to ex-Govs, Deputies

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed an amendment bill halting payment of pension to former governors, deputy…

Nasarawa Chief Judge to invoke ‘no work no pay’ policy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Justice Suleiman Dikko, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, says the policy of ‘no work no pay,’ will apply to…

Lagos ports receive 12 ships with petrol, other commodities

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says 12 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting…

3 persons accused of armed robbery freed after 6 years in prison

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday freed three persons accused of armed robbery for lack of diligent…

Senate decries “gross abuse of government’s fiscal policies” by companies

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, on Tuesday decried what it described as “gross abuse of government’s fiscal…

My Presidential Ambition Is Still Intact — Donald Duke

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

A former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, on Tuesday said he had not backed down on his…

KASU matriculates 3,606 students for 2017/2018 session

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kaduna State University (KASU) on Tuesday matriculated 3,606 students for 2017/2018 academic session.

APC Meeting: Prophets Of Doom Have Been Shamed- Oyegun

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr John Odigie-Oyegun has said that the outcome of the meeting of…

Activist warns against sweeping Nigeria’s restructuring under the carpet

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Sweeping the current clamour for Nigeria’s restructuring under the carpet amounts to postponing the evil day, an activist has warned.

Man In Court For Allegedly Exhuming Sister’s Bones

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday granted bail of N100,000 to a 75-year-old man, Mr Daramola Luiz, accused of…

2,137 People Living With HIV Receive Drugs

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) says 2,137 people living with HIV are presently receiving Antiretroviral (AVRs)…

Lagos farmers yet to benefit from Anchor Borrowers Programme – AFAN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chairman, Lagos Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Chief Femi Oke, said no member of the association…

21 Years Marriage Dissolved Over Lack Of Care

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Tuesday dissolved the 21-year-old marriage between one Bosede Sheidu and her husband, Lamidi.

Kafanchan Catholic Diocese Bishop dies at 61

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Reverend, Dr Joseph Danlami Bagobiri is dead.

Kebbi Govt Constructs Roads To Boost international Trade

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

The Kebbi Government, says it is constructing roads linking Benin and Niger Republic to boost international trade and enhance relations…

Man remanded in prison for allegedly shooting brother to death

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, remanded 33-year-old Musa Shu’aibu in prison, for allegedly shooting his brother, Adamu Shu’aibu…

Eko Disco reiterates commitment to installation of pre-paid meters

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it is committed to installation of pre-paid meters in premises of…

Nigerian Govt directs Ecological Fund Office to include University in its data bank

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government has directed the Ecological Fund Office to include the Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa, in its data…

Buhari Declines Assent To Peace Corps Bill

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the Peace Corps Bill, citing financial implication and duplication of duties among reasons…

South Korea assures sanctions not to bring down North Korea

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South Korean Foreign Minister, Kang Kyung-wha, on Tuesday told a Conference the Disarmament that sanctions on North Korea were aimed…

23,000 Women Benefit From Health Education Training In Zamfara

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

A total of 23,758 women in Zamfara have been trained in health education and nutrition under the Child Development Grant…

Ecologist Urges Federal Govt To Fund Waste Management

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

An ecologist, Mr Habib Omotosho, has urged the government to provide adequate funds for relevant waste management authorities to purchase…

Inter-basin water transfer is solution to shrinking Lake Chad – LCBC boss

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Alhaji Sanusi Abdullahi, Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), says inter-basin water transfer from the Ubangui River in Democratic…

Herbalist Defrauds Woman Of N245,000 For Pregnancy Drugs

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

A self-styled herbalist, 48-year-old Raji Ibrahim, who allegedly defrauded a woman of N245,000 on the pretext of giving her herbal…

Pro-APC Leader in Bayelsa abducted

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police Command in Bayelsa on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of Mr Robert Desmond, Chief Executive Officer of a pro-All…

Peace Mass Transit CEO Commended Over Road Construction

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

Some residents of the university town of Nsukka, have commended Mr Samuel Onyishi, Chief Executive Officer of Peace Mass Transit(PMT)…

North Korea plans to send athletes to next month’s Paralympic Games

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

North Korea plans to send athletes to compete in next month’s Paralympic Games in South Korea, following its high profile…

India reduces airfare for Muslims on Hajj pilgrimage

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

India on Tuesday announced a reduction in airfare for minority Muslims who wish to go on Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi…

Group Partners Media To Promote Child Protection

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

A group, Young African Leadership Initiative ( YALI), on Tuesday called on the media and other stakeholders to embark on…

Turkey’s Erdogan criticised for “martyr” remark to young girl

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Recep Erdogan of Turkey has been criticized after telling a six-year-old girl that she would be honored if “martyred”…

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