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Popular Islamic scholar advises Governor El-Rufai against appealing judgement on religious bill
A Kaduna State-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Haliru Abdullahi Maraya, has advised the state government not to appeal the judgment of the State High Court that prohibited issuance of licence to religious preachers in the state.
Reuben Abati advocates probe of trips by President Buhari, top government officials to Saudi...
A former presidential aide and popular columnist, Dr Reuben Abati, has advocated for ‘an independent and rigorous study of connotations’ of the trips that made by President Muhammadu Buhari and other top government officials to Saudi Arabia before, during and after the 2019 general elections.
VP Osinbajo: We’re focused on rescuing Leah Sharibu
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the Federal Government is committed to the rescue of Leah Sharibu, one of the schoolgirls abducted Boko Haram in Dapchi, Yobe State.
Governor Wike: No apologies, Rivers is a Christian state
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration will continue to partner with the church for the development of the State.
Robust security in place for start of Cup of Nations
A vast security operation greeted tens of thousands of largely red-clad supporters in Cairo ahead of Friday’s opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament kicking off against a backdrop of terror attacks and only days after the death of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.
Couple allegedly defraud neighbour of N12.4 million
Hillary Ogbobe, 45, and his wife, Ijeoma, were on Thursday arraigned at an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly defrauding one Christopher Ezugwu, their neighbour of N12.4 million.
President Buhari inaugurates new national economic council
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the new National Economic Council (NEC), with tenure from 2019 to 2023 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
Court: Kaduna government has no right to license preachers
A Kaduna State High Court on Wednesday ruled that the state had no right to screen and issue licences to preachers in the state.
Pastor Kumuyi: God will judge church members who hide murderers, criminals
General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has said that church members who hide murderers, criminals and evil doers in the church will be judged by God.
Adamawa Assembly constitutes three committees to probe former Governor Bindow administration
The Adamawa House of Assembly has constituted three committees to investigate some activities of the immediate past Gov. Muhammadu Bindow administration.
President Buhari, APC governors meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum.
Tribunal: China harvesting organs from detainees
An independent tribunal sitting in London has concluded that the killing of detainees in China for organ transplants is continuing, and victims include imprisoned followers of the Falun Gong movement.
Archbishop Adewale Martins tasks Christians on unity
Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, on Sunday urged Christians to be instruments of unity in the society.
Governor Bagudu, Kebbi House debunk Justice Karatu’s claims on appointment confirmation
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Kebbi State House of Assembly on Friday debunked claims by the acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Elizabeth Asabe Karatu, that the house confirmed her as the substantive chief judge of the state.
Report: Russia used social media to keep EU voters at home
Russia-linked sources are using social media in an attempt to influence elections in the European Union, according to a new report on disinformation released today by the European Commission, just one month after parliamentary elections in the union.
CAN kicks as Governor Sani-Bello appoints SSG, HoS, CoS
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has approved the appointment of former Head of Service (HoS), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, as the new Secretary to the Government.
CUPP demands religious balance in National Assembly leadership
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Sunday called for religious balance in the leadership of the House of Representatives.
CAN: Christians contributing to persecution of church in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have blamed Christians for continued persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
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Pencom: States fail to remit N3.4 billion deducted from workers’ pay
The acting Director-General of National Pension Commission, Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar, has alleged that some of the 36 states operating the Contributory Pension Scheme refused to remit about N3.4 billion pension contributions deducted from their workers monthly remunerations into their respective Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) with their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).
FCTA gives two weeks ultimatum to Lokogoma residents to vacate waterways
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday gave two weeks ultimatum to residents of Ipet-5 Estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), whose buildings are along waterways and road corridors, to vacate the areas.
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House of Reps partner Pasan on dialogue, staff welfare
The House of Representatives has agreed to partner with the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, (PASAN) to engage in peaceful dialogue with the staff of National Assembly to end incessant protests.
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Boris Johnson reiterates no-deal Brexit threat
Boris Johnson, the favourite to become the UK’s next prime minister, reiterated his Brexit threat on Monday by saying he was prepared to take the country out of the EU in October with or without a deal.
FAAN clears Port Harcourt runway after Air Peace incident
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the runway of Port Harcourt Airport, has been cleared by the authority for normal flight operations after an Air Peace aircraft overshot it and skidded into the bush.
Presidency: President Buhari to consult Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila about 2019 budget
The 2018 budget has lapsed, putting pressure on the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the 2019 budget, according to a report.
Airlines mull standing seats for travellers looking for cheapest fare
An Italian aviation interior company, Aviointeriors, has designed SkyRider seats or standing seats for a new ‘Ultra-Basic Economy’ class on planes.