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NAPTIP seeks establishment of rescue station in Kebbi
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for the establishment of a station in Kebbi State and a safe house where the rescued victims can be kept and taken care of.
Angry youths kill bandits ‘informant’ in Kaduna
Local youths in Maro village in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State killed a man suspected of providing information to bandits terrorising the community.
Nigeria Customs wants government to re-introduce N1.50k per litre on petroleum products
THE Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali, retd, told the Senate that the revenue generating agency has asked the Federal Government to reintroduce the abolished N1.50k per litre imposed on Petroleum Products in accordance with the Petroleum Product Tax Regime of 2004.
Bandits kill 3, injure one in Kaduna
Bandits on Saturday killed three persons and injured one in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State.
Youths lynch kinsman for ‘collaboration’ with bandits
Security agencies are investigating alleged collaboration with bandits by some locals, during recent disturbing attacks in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state.
Liverpool boss: Alisson Becker knows he’s world class
The 28-year-old has faced scrutiny after two clearances resulted in goals for Manchester City as they beat the Reds 4-1. He slipped up again last week when he rushed out to clear the ball and missed, allowing Jamie Vardy to put Leicester in the lead as they went on to beat the reigning champions 3-1.
Customs boss: Border closure was to send a strong message to Nigeria’s neighbours
The comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, says the borders were closed to send a message to Nigeria’s neighbouring countries.
Bob Arum: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout the biggest heavyweight fight since Muhammad...
According to legendary promoter Bob Arum, Tyson Fury against Anthony Joshua is the biggest heavyweight fight since Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier.
COPCSUN chairman: Principle of ‘no work no pay’ should apply to lecturers, others in...
The Chairman, Council of Pro Chancellor of State Universities in Nigeria (COPCSUN), Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), has tasked stakeholders in Nigerian education system to stop paying workers salaries while on strike, as being...
Pastor Adeboye describes Muhammad Ali as his hero
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Friday, described the late American boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, as his hero, saying he once cried over his health.
Court fixes date for suit seeking to stop Kano government from taking N300 billion...
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Tuesday fixed March 16 for continuation of hearing in an application filed by Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA), seeking for an order stopping the Kano State Government from borrowing N300 billion from China for a light rail project.
SAN passes vote of no confidence on Nigerian politicians
A constitutional lawyer, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), at the weekend passed a vote of no confidence on Nigerian politicians presently occupying various office over their failure to fulfill electoral promises made to the electorate during 2019 general election in the country.
ITF, NDA partners on capacity building
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna for research and capacity development to enhence staff performance to boost the nation’s economy.
Customs generates N1.562 trillion, exceeds target for 2020
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it generated N1.562 trillion in the year 2020 which exceeded the target of N1.381tr by at least N181 billion.
Nigerian soccer boss criticises CAF Cup losers
Nigerian football boss Amaju Pinnick has accused Kano Pillars and Rivers United of lacking "steel" as the clubs prepare for CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second legs this weekend.
All Nigerians have roles to play in nation building – Future Minds initiator
He maintained that part of the initiative by this non-governmental organisation in ensuring that every Nigerians knows their roles in this regard was the donation of hundreds copies of the book, Accountable Nigeria to many Nigerians since it was launched in 2018.
Ex-Tunisian referee eulogizes Diego Maradona
Tunisian former referee Ali Bin Nasser eulogizes the late Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday, describing him as a ''genius''. Nasser officiated the 1986 world cup quarterfinal, in which Diego Maradona scored his famous double against England.
Nigerian uses ‘ghosts’ to commit N11 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned one Ibrahim Mohammed Ali before Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court, Kano.
American rapper King Von killed in Atlanta
Popular Chicago rapper Dayvon Daquan Bennett, popularly known as King Von, has been gunned down in a shooting incident in Atlanta. He was aged 26.
India, United States set to sign key defence pact on satellite data
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence secretary Mark Esper are holding a dialogue on Tuesday with their Indian counterparts Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh aimed at enhancing defence and strategic ties.
Tory Lanez: I didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez, has opened up on the shooting incident involving him and fellow rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.
Kwara discharges 42 coronavirus patients, records two deaths
The Kwara State government led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazak has confirmed the discharge of no fewer than 42 patients who have recovered from the dreaded COVID-19 disease.
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Senate confirms service chiefs’ appointment
Those confirmed were - Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, Maj-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff and AVM Isiaka Amao, Chief of Air Staff.
Kano Hisbah arrests two men accused of sending porn materials to married woman
The Kano State Hisbah Board, has arrested two men suspected of sending pornographic materials to a married woman.
Oil slips on fears over higher OPEC supply, slower China demand
Oil prices slipped, on Tuesday, as expectations that top producers would agree to raise oil supply in a meeting this week weighed on sentiment, already hit by concerns over slowing Chinese demand.
Nigerian government approves reopening of Osubi airport
“I have just approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri, for daylight operations in VFR conditions, subject to all procedures, practices and protocols, including COVID-19, strictly being observed.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts to LeBron James criticism
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has responded to criticism from LeBron James, insisting that "athletes unite the world, politics divides the world".
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Yohan Blake: I’d rather miss Olympics than take coronavirus vaccine
Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, has revealed his anti-Coronavirus vaccine stance, claiming he would rather miss the Tokyo 2020 Olympics than get the jab.
NAFDAC: FEC approves N6.2 billion for FCT projects, 40 scan devices
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N5.9 billion for execution of three projects by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Former minister endorses Akwa Ibom government’s International worship centre
A former Minister of Petroleum, Otuekong Don Etiebet, has thrown his endorsement behind plans by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel. to build an international worship centre for God in the state. This comes amidst criticism that has trained the project by critics of the government in the state.
Benue governor asks federal government to divert RUGA project funds into national livestock plan
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has called on the Federal Government to divert funds meant for RUGA project into the National Livestock Plan.
Oil spill shuts down fishing in 10 Delta communities
A devastating oil blowout has grounded fishing occupation at over 10 oil communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area in Delta State.