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Kebbi government set to constructs 1,000 housing units
The Kebbi State government has disclosed that it would construct 1,000 housing units comprising of two and four rooms estate in the state.
Femi Falana advises Southwest governors to enact laws for operation of Amotekun
Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has advised governors in the South West Nigeria to enact laws to legitimize Operation Amotekun.
Yobe governor constitutes minimum wage implementation committee
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has constituted a committee for the implementation of the N30, 000 new minimum wage for workers in the state.
Uche Nwosu: How President Buhari’s achievements can earn APC continuity in 2023
Former Imo Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate, Mr Uche Nwosu, has expressed optimism that achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration were obvious to earn the All Progressives Congress (APC) continuity in power by 2023.
Kano governor approves redeployment of permanent secretaries
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the redeployment of Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service for a more robust and result-oriented public service.
November inflation at 11.85 percent leaps to highest in 18 months
Nigeria’s consumer price index, which measures inflation, recorded the highest level in November since July 2018 when it rose to 11.85 percent from 11.61 percent in October 2019, the nation’s statistical agency, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said on Tuesday.
CSOs urge EFCC to publish charges against ex-bank chiefs, former minister
A coalition of society organisations has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publish the criminal charges against a former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison–Madueke and other persons indicted for money laundering.
President Buhari seeks approval for foreign loan rejected by eight Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded a request to the Senate to reconsider and approve the federal government’s 2016 to 2018 external borrowing plan.
Female politicians call for women-only party
A group of female politicians from Ekiti and Osun states are calling for the establishment of a women-only political party, saying it would give women greater prominence and spur active participation in politics.
NLC crisis: Former chairman withdraws suit in Nasarawa
Adaka stated this on Sunday in Lafia during a reconciliation meeting following the intervention by David Ayele, Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Establishment and Labour Matters.
Nigeria’s borders must be protected – minister
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has said the loyalty of Nigerians to the country is non-negotiable.
Nigerian, Russian firms seal deal to develop railway infrastructure, others
A Nigerian-based infrastructure development company, Trans-Continental Infrastructure Company (TCIC), on Wednesday signed a deal with a Russian firm, JSC Transmashholding, to develop railway infrastructure projects in Nigeria.
New Tunisia president sworn in after upstart poll win
Tunisia's new President Kais Saied took the oath of office on Wednesday after his surprise election victory over champions of the political establishment.
Bernie Sanders back on campaign trail with New York rally, after health scare
U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders returned to the campaign trail in New York City on Saturday, three weeks after suffering a heart attack, and pledged to resume at full throttle his battle against the business and political establishment, including members of his own Democratic Party.
Lagos speaker inaugurates 36 standing committees
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday inaugurated 36 standing committees for effective operation of the oversight function of the House.
Rochas Foundation College reduces out-of-school children in Sokoto — commissioner
Alhaji Bello Abubakar-Gwiwa, the Sokoto state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, says the establishement of Rochas Foundation College has assisted in reducing out-of-school children in the state.
President Buhari advocates strong Nigeria, South Africa relationship for African development
President Muhammadu Buhari says a strong strategic relationship between Nigeria and South Africa can become the engine for the rapid economic, political, social, cultural development of Africa, thereby delivering ‘the Africa we want’.
[email protected]: Senator Ekweremadu insists on state police as best solution to security challenges
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has insisted on decentralisation of the nation’s policing system as solution to multiple of security challenges facing the country.
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MTN budgets $1.6 billion to invest in Nigeria
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has expressed delight as the Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) budgeted 1.6 billion dollars to invest in the Nigerian market within the next three years.
WEF: Nigeria not in global social mobility ranking
Despite the federal government’s effort on technology, Nigeria could not be ranked among 82 countries in the Global Social Mobility Index 2020.
Erling Haaland’s bargain Borussia Dortmund release clause revealed
Borussia Dortmund arguably pulled off the deal of the month when they signed RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland.
Manchester United finally agree deal for Bruno Fernandes
The longest-running transfer saga of the January transfer window may finally be drawing to a conclusion after Manchester United reportedly agreed a deal for Bruno Fernandes.
Brendan Rodgers bemoans ‘definite penalty’ call in Leicester loss
Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester were the “better side over the two games” as Trezeguet scored an injury-time winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley after a 2-1 win.
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Fire razes popular Sabo market — video
The fire gutted Sabo market in Sagamu, Ogun State early Tuesday morning.
Frank Lampard unsure about Tammy Abraham ankle injury
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is facing an anxious wait to learn how long England striker Tammy Abraham will be sidelined with his ankle injury.
Coronavirus: FAAN deploys thermal scanners at airports
Following the outbreak of a deadly virus known as Corona Virus in China that has since killed six people, with over 300 also reported to have been infected, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, yesterday said it has deployed thermal scanners in all airports that monitor the temperature of passengers and capture their pictures.
Grammy: Burna Boy loses Best World Music Album to Angélique Kidjo
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has lost the Best World Music Album trophy to Beninese ace singer, Angélique Kidjo, at the 62nd Grammy Award.
Ekiti residents deplore bad states of road, bridge
Residents of Ureje in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have bemoaned the deplorable state of Ureje Bridge connecting Ado-Ekiti to Abuja, and Ikare-Akoko in Ondo State.