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Maina Lawan: Border closure has long-term benefits
Former Governor of Borno State Maina Maaji Lawan has appealed to Nigerians, particularly traders, to accept the current border closure in good faith, saying it has ong-term benefits.
Senate re-introduces bill to establish South East commission
Clause 15 (2a) of the bill which identifies source of funding for the commission, stipulates that the equivalent of 10% of the total monthly statutory allocation due to the member states of the commission shall be from the federation account.
Nine governor in roundtable meeting with Gates, Dangote foundations
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and other eight other governors are currently in Seattle, United States of America (USA).
Border closure: Federal government moves to boost domestic fish production
The Federal Government on Tuesday, inaugurated the executive officers of the National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), to boost fish availability in view of the Federal Government’s closure of all the nation’s land borders since August.
Criminal activities: Borno bans illegal motor parks
The Borno State Government has banned the operation of illegal motor parks in the state to curtail criminal activities.
House of Reps ask General Buratai to relocate barracks away from University of Maiduguri
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, to relocate the Giwa Barracks in Galtimari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, 10km away from the University of Maiduguri.
7,000 ‘vulnerable’ Borno residents get N30K each as social protection scheme
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has doled out N30,000 each to over 3,000 street beggars in the last two months, government has said.
How I survived seven months’ Boko Haram captivity in Sambisa – Freed pastor
Moses Oyeleke, a pastor with the Living Faith Church Worldwide (aka Winners’ Chapel) in Maiduguri, Borno state, has spoken on his ordeal with Boko Haram.
PENCOM: Most states not implementing Contributory Pension Scheme
Most states across the six geopolitical zones in the country are yet to fully implement the Federal Government’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), a report by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has revealed.
Emir declares commercial sex workers unwelcome in domain
The Shehu of Bama in Borno, Kyari Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, has declared commercial sex workers unwelcome in his domain in order to eliminate vices and enhance peace in the area.
Police yet to receive report against Christian centre in Edo
The Police Command in Edo says it has not received any complaint about the management of the Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDP), run by the International Christian Centre (ICC).
16 ISWAP members surrender in Borno
About 16 Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State.
Nigerian Army: 16 terrorists surrender, as troops arrest criminal elements nationwide
In continuation of clearance operations against terrorists in North East and criminal elements in other parts of Nigeria, troops bombardments have resulted in 16 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists surrendering.
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Damaturu
The Commissioner of Police in Yobe, Mr Yahaya Abubakar, confirmed this explaining that the attack was averted following intelligence gathered about the suspicious movement of the insurgents ahead of the incident.
DHQ: 1,370 ‘Boko Haram terrorists’ have surrendered
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday, said a total of 1,370 suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) had surrendered to the state since September 2015, when the Federal Government established Operation Safe Corridor.
10 soldiers killed, nine injured in jihadist ambush
At least 10 Nigerian soldiers have been killed and nine severely injured in an ambush by suspected Boko Haram fighters in restive northeast Nigeria, military sources said Thursday.
Police chief salutes personnel gallantry in fighting insurgency
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has commended the force over its proactive roles in the fight against insurgency.
Police arrest soldiers for ‘kidnapping’
While confirming the arrest on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Chidi Nwabuzo, said the three soldiers and civilian were being interrogated by the state command’s head of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Superintendent Richard Balogun.
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Herbalist begs court to recover his Apple laptop from ex-lover
A traditional medicine man, Mr Festus Jatau, on Thursday prayed an Upper Area Court Zuba, FCT, to recover his laptop from a former girlfriend, Ms Blessing Elisha.
Kogi guber: Court asks to stop PDP candidate over alleged certificate forgery
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to stop the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Musa Wada, from presenting himself as candidate of the party for the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state on a count of alleged certificate forgery.
Border closure: Federal government, Niger, Benin in crucial meeting
The Federal Government is presently meeting with delegations from Niger and Republic of Benin over the closure of land borders by Nigeria since August.
Bayelsa: APC insists on participation, goes to appeal court
A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Jane Inyang had on Thursday nullified the nomination of Chief David Lyon as the candidate of the APC in a suit filed by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, one of the aspirants that sought the ticket of APC.
Kalidou Koulibaly to join Manchester United in January
Italian giants, Napoli, may have to part ways with star man, Kalidou Koulibaly, for just £69m in January.
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Blind singer goes from streets to stardom in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Makaho feels his way to the microphone before launching into a song for his new album at a recording studio in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna.
Roberto Firmino: Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City worth six points
Roberto Firmino has described Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Sunday as a potential six-pointer, with the home side aiming to extend their healthy lead at the top of the table.
Human error, leading cause of road accidents in Anambra – governor
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Friday identified human errors as the leading cause of road accidents in the state.
Arsenal make contact with former Barcelona boss
Arsenal director Raul Sanllehi has made contact with former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, according to report.
Kogi guber: Candidate disagrees with party chairman over Governor Bello’s endorsement
Dr Sunday Abuh, candidate of the United Peoples’ Congress (UPC), in the Nov 16 Kogi governorship election, has distanced himself from claims that he had stepped down from the race and endorsed APC’s Yahaya Bello.