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Senator calls for deployment of more policemen to areas under bandits attacks
Sen. Ibrahim Gobir, Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has urged the Federal Government to deploy more policemen to areas under bandits attacks in the country.
NBA presidential candidate alleges fraud, wants election result cancelled
A presidential candidate at the just concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election, Dele Adesina, has called for the cancellation of the exercise.
Shehu of Borno: Our people are no longer safe
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi, has decried the recent attack on the state Governor Babagana Zulum by Boko Haram, saying his people are no longer safe.
Arewa CF, Governor El’Rufai facilitate with Muslims, urge peace
Emmanuel Yawe, the National Publicity Secretary of the forum said in a statement issued Friday that the forum prayed for the blessings of Allah as the portion of all Muslims and Nigerians during the festive period.
Eid-ul-Adha: Kwara Speaker tasks Nigerians on perseverance
Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi, has felicitated Muslim Ummah and entire Nigerians with a call on them to imbibe the spirit of perseverance, which is one of the symbols of Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Eid-el-Kabir: Islamic group advocates end to rape
An Islamic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, Muslims as well as all Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration and called for an end to rape.
Eid-El Kabir: NUJ tasks Muslims on prayer against insecurity
As Muslims celebrate Eid-El Kabir, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called for prayers for the security and peace of the territory and the country at large.
Eid-el-Kabir: Bauchi governor calls for self assessment
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state on Friday urged Muslim faithful to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration for self-assessment in the last one year.
Eid-el-Kabir: Ibadan community leader counsels Nigerians
Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, the Ajia-Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has urged Nigerians to have faith in God and pray for a more prosperous country as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.
Eid-el Kabir: Nasarawa governor calls for vigilance, seeks prayer for Nigeria
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has tasked Nigerians on tolerance, irrespective of tribe, religion, region or creed.
Orji Kalu: Nigeria’s diversity must be seen as blessing
Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu, says Nigeria’s diversity must be seen as a blessing.
APC governors condole with Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq over father’s death
Governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) have condoled with Kwara state Governor, Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq, over the death of his father, Alhaji Abdulganiyu AbdulRasaq (SAN).
NAHCON commences 2021 Hajj registration September 9
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it will commence registration for 2021 Hajj exercise by September 9, even as it expresses readiness to refund those who made deposits for the botched 2020 Hajj.
Boko Haram eliminates aid workers abducted in Borno
The Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday released a video showing the assassination of five humanitarian workers who were recently abducted along Monguno area of Borno state.
MURIC raises alarm over security breach in its office
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has raised the alarm concerning security breach in its Lagos headquarters. MURIC called on the Nigerian security agencies to do everything within their power to protect its office, its director and staff.
Kebbu governor appoints councillor, five new district heads
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State has approved the appointment of five new District Heads and a Councillor in Argungu Emirate Council of the state.
APC, PDP commiserate with Kwara governor over chief of staff’s demise
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara over the demise of his Chief of Staff, Adisa Logun.
President Buhari condoles Kwara over chief of staff’s demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), government and people of Kwara State in mourning the passing of Alhaji Aminu Adisa Logun, Chief of Staff, Kwara State Government House, describing him as a dedicated public officer.
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Nigerian government raises hate speech fine to N5 million
During the unveiling of the Reviewed Broadcasting code, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, said the amendments were necessitated by a presidential directive in the wake of the 2019 general elections.
Why Edo schools haven’t reopened – official
The Edo State Government has said secondary schools in the state will resume August 10 as against August 4 that was announced by the Federal Ministry of Education for graduating students.
IYC: Non-payment of NDDC students’ fees, embarrassing, shameful
The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide, has described as shameful and embarrassing the delay in the payment of fees and stipends of students under the scholarship scheme of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
Labour Party distances self from CUPP’s lawsuit against service chiefs
The Leadership of Labour Party, LP, on Tuesday, distanced itself from the legal action instituted by the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, challenging the Federal Government on a continuous stay in office of the Service Chiefs.
Google Play Music to begin shutting down in September
Today, Google shared a detailed timeline for Google Play Music’s shutdown. Access will be revoked in September for users in New Zealand and South Africa and for users in all other regions in October. Come December, the service will shut down completely, after which you won’t be able to transfer your content. Additionally, starting later this month Google will no longer accept purchases for music within its Play Store.
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EFCC docks woman for ‘N2.7 million oil fraud’
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, arraigned a suspected fraudster, Ikujemisi Modupe Naomi, before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos on two-count charges of obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N2, 790,000.00( Two Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira only).
NAF chief tasks troops on bombardment of bandits’ hideouts
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has tasked Nigerian Air Force, NAF, personnel of the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji not to relent in their efforts, but to press on with air strikes until acts of banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality are brought to an end.
Akwa Ibom governor to swear-in 8 new exco members Monday
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State will on Monday, August 3, 2020, swear-in eight new members of the State Executive Council recently cleared by the State assembly for Commissioner and Special Adviser posts.
NGO donates protective equipment to hospitals in Kogi
An NGO, Centre for Integrated Health Programmes (CIHP), has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to hospitals across the 21 local government areas of Kogi as measures against COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Rivaldo: Neymar could easily claim three Ballons d’Or
Neymar "could easily claim" three Ballon d'Or awards before he retires, according to Rivaldo, who says the Paris Saint-Germain star is on track to "become the best in the world".