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Federal government empowers 85 Ondo youths with tricycles, motorcycles
No fewer than 85 youths in Ondo Central Senatorial District have benefitted from the Federal Government’s empowerment programme, as some of them received tricycles and motorcycles from the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.
VP Osinbajo charges Nigerians to emulate Frederick Fasehun’s commitment to national unity
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday charged Nigerians to follow the example of Frederick Fasehun, the late founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC).
Federal government rolls out free medical outreach for Niger Delta communities
The Federal Government said Wednesday, that it had put in place appropriate mechanisms to achieve set goals in education and health for the people of Niger Delta region.
Police parade 25-year-old herbalist with 7 human skulls in Kwara
Kwara State police command has arrested a 25-year old herbalist with seven human skulls.
2019: Bisi Akande’s comment on APC presidential ticket his personal opinion – John Odigie-Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the statement credited to his predecessor, Chief Bisi Akande, that the party’s presidential ticket for 2019 election was open to all was his personal view.
Governor Ajimobi tasks South West leaders on developmental challenges
Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has called on his counterparts, party leaders and other public office holders under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sacrifice their self interest and work more towards surmounting developmental challenges confronting the region.
2019: No automatic ticket for President Buhari – Southwest APC
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south-west say the party’s 2019 presidential ticket is open to all members.
Southwest APC hails governors, lawmakers on quality leadership
The leadership of the Southwest All Progressives Congress has applauded the performance of governors and National Assembly members elected on the platform of the party, as well as ministers appointed from the region.
Osinbajo in Akure for National Council on Niger Delta meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday arrive, in Akure Airport at 10:54 a.m. for the 2nd National Council on Niger Delta meeting.
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Ayo Fayose: I’ll send ex-President Obasanjo back to prison if I become president
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has vowed to send the former president Olusegun Obasanjo back to prison for all his alleged grievous infractions committed against Nigeria if he becomes president.
President Buhari: Weapons, aircraft from US, China, Jordan coming
Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of military weapons and aircraft from Jordan, China and the United States to reinvigorate its anti-terror war, President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday. The meeting also agreed that poverty and youth unemployment are at the root of the nationwide security challenges, and needed to be addressed with greater vigour by all tiers of government.
Nigeria’s foreign minister recovers from coronavirus
Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday announced that he has recovered from COVID-19.
DSS invites Obadiah Mailafia over comment on Boko Haram-serving governor’s link
The Department of State Services (DSS), has invited a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and stakeholder in Southern Kaduna, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, to its Jos office over the comment he made recently about a Northern governor being the commander of Boko Haram.
Unease in Ebonyi market as traders uncover hidden explosive device
There was palpable fear and apprehension at the popular Ophoke-Abba market, Kpiri-Kpiri in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, following the discovery of a substance suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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Ekiti governor mourns ex-assemblyman
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has described the death of a former state lawmaker, Mr Kola Fakiyesi, as “very shocking and unfortunate”.
Petroleum tankers drivers begin strike
Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Lagos State have withdrawn their services as directed by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) beginning from Aug. 10.
#BBNaija: I may be evicted on Sunday – Wathoni
Big Brother Naija 2020 housemate, Wathoni, said she may be leaving the reality show in the next eviction show on Sunday.
UNILAG management drags governing council meeting to Abuja
A month after it postponed indefinitely a special governing council meeting earlier scheduled to hold between July 13 and 15, the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has fixed an emergency meeting of the council for August 12 to 14.
Owen Hargreaves: Anthony Martial is a Ferrari and looks like a £100 million player
Anthony Martial looked a "£100 million player" and was labelled a "Ferrari" by Owen Hargreaves after Manchester United's Europa League win over Copenhagen.