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Ekiti: Group begins tracking of Governor Fayemi’s achievements
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the aegis of “Reformers of Africa”, has emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in governance.
US defence chief in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Israel on the first visit by a senior representative of President Joe Biden’s administration, whose stance on Iran has worried Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Nigerian government, UNICEF review 14-year-old policy to tackle gender matters, insecurity
The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with UNICEF, is reviewing the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education to tackle insecurity and other emerging gender issues.
Bayelsa government urges contractors to keep to project specification
The chairman of the Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Ebiye Tarabina, has charged contractors handling Bayelsa state government projects to execute their contract jobs according to standard and specifications.
Niger restricts tricycles, motorcycles over banditry
Niger state has restricted the movement of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in Minna metropolis from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am daily.
Iran launches advanced uranium enriching machines to mark nuclear day
President Hassan Rouhani reiterated Iran’s commitment to nuclear non-proliferation on Saturday while overseeing the launch of advanced centrifuges at the underground Natanz nuclear plant to mark National Nuclear Technology Day.
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Senator Saraki denies rejecting President Buhari’s $1 billion request for arms purchase
Former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has denied a claim that the 8th Senate he led rejected request of $1 billion from President Muhammadu Buhari to purchase arms to fight insecurity in the country.
Customs generates N46.9 billion from vehicle importers in Lagos
The Ports Terminal Multservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it generated N46.9billion from importers of new and used vehicles.
Easter: FRSC apprehends 5,630 offenders, impounds 3,205 vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it covered 1, 575 routes, impounded 3,205 vehicles, and apprehended 5,630 offenders for committing 6,880 offences during the Easter special patrol from March 31 to April 7.
SEC warns Nigerian fintechs against trading foreign stocks
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned unregistered investment-tech platforms to desist from offering foreign securities to Nigerians.
Strike: JUSUN chairman lauds workers compliance in Kaduna
The Chairman of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna State chapter, Murtala Aminu, has commended judiciary workers for their understanding and compliance with the ongoing industrial action by the union.
Coronavirus: Nigerian government extends work from home directive to junior civil servants
The Nigeria government has extended the work from home directive to civil servants from Grade Level 12 and below until the end of April.
AGF commits to prompt production of government financial reports
The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed Idris, has reiterated his resolve to continue to ensure timely production of the federal government’s general purpose financial statements.
JUSUN: Strike still on, no concrete resolution reached
The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) said the strike was still on because no concrete resolution had been reached.
Stakeholders proffer solutions to building collapse
To ensure Nigeria achieve a significant reduction in the cases of collapsed buildings, stakeholders in the building industry have reiterated pathways to the solutions.
DSS denies torturing President Buhari’s driver to death
The Department of State Services has denied torturing Sai’du Afaka, the President’s official driver, to death
Minister advocates speedy passage of climate change bill
The Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ekeazor, has appealed to the National Assembly to speed up action on the passing into law of the bill on climate change.
Kaduna NLC condemns mass sack of council workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress in Kaduna has condemned the mass sack of workers in the state’s public service.
FRC charged to enforce acceptable financial reporting in MDAs
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday charged the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria to enforce the acceptable financial management and reporting standards in ministries, departments and agencies of government.
Nigerian governors disagree on need for regional outfits
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, and his colleagues in the South-South, yesterday, disagreed over the need to set up regional security structures to checkmate the rising wave of insecurity in the country.
NLC condemns mass sack of council workers in Kaduna
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, has condemned the mass sack of workers in the state public service.
Official: Borno Government issues 1,000 certificates of occupancy
The Executive Secretary of Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), Mr Adam Bababe, says the Gov. Babagana Zulum administration has signed and issued about 1,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) in one year.
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Former diplomat unfolds blueprint to salvage troubled Nigeria
Amid increasing social discontent in Nigeria in recent times, a scholar and former diplomat, Nnamdi Onochie, has unfolded a blueprint to put Nigeria back on track to achieve peace, prosperity and progress for survival as an entity.
Vaccination: Low turnout hits FCT, Taraba, Abia, seven others
The statistics, however, showed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as well as states such as Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Sokoto, Kogi and Taraba were still below 50 per cent of the target.
Nigeria records 57 new coronavirus infections
Nigeria has the least death toll among the top six most affected countries in Africa – South Africa, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Egypt.
Alibaba accepts record fine, vows to change
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Monday that it accepted a record penalty imposed by the country’s anti-monopoly regulator.
NSF: Minister charges team FCT to win more medals
Minister of State, FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has charged Team FCT to work harder and win more medals for the nation’s capital at the ongoing Edo 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin City, Edo State.
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PDP mocks APC over defamation claims in ex-governor’s suspension
The Peoples Democratic Party in Niger State has mocked the ruling All Progressives Congress for threatening to seek action over an allegation purportedly raised by the PDP in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state in its letter suspending former Governor Babangida Aliyu, adding that the APC should mind its business.
2023: North-Central crucial to PDP’s success – Senator Saraki
The immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue States and the FCT to unite and work together as the success of the party in the next national elections depends on its ability to win across the North-Central zone.
Imo governor: Aggrieved politicians behind attacks
The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has blamed the Monday’s attack on security facilities in the state on aggrieved politicians, saying their aim was to destabilise his government and that of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Real Madrid boss reacts to Jurgen Klopp’s ‘strange’ remark about ‘proper’ stadiums
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has replied to Jurgen Klopp’s “strange” stadium remark after Liverpool’s humbling loss on Tuesday.
Manchester United unhappy with Mino Raiola influence over Erling Haaland
Manchester United are reportedly not comfortable with the current ‘roadshow’ surrounding Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland.