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House of Reps probe minister, alleged missing N100 billion NEDC funds
The North East Development Commission bill was signed into law in October 2017 by President Buhari to replace other initiatives such as the Presidential Initiative on North East (PINE) and victims support fund (VSF) and the board of management inaugurated in May 2019.
Borno donates three vehicles to RRS
In an effort to curtail the incessant attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists on Borno State, the state government has donated three Toyota Hilux vehicles to its security outfit, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
Benue, Nasarawa governors meet over insecurity
Benue and Nasarawa State Governors, Samuel Ortom, and Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, met and agreed to jointly constitute security committees at the Local Government Areas in their border communities to check criminal activities.
We won’t allow forceful take over of our farmlands by ‘strangers’ – Ondo farmers
Farmers in the four communities in Ondo state set ablaze by suspected Fulani herdsmen over grazing disagreement and destruction of their farmlands Tuesday cried out to the state government to save them from total extinction from their homeland.
Cross River takes awareness campaign to border communities
Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade took the Covid-19 Awareness Campaign to Ekang Community in Akamkpa local government area, Cross River State which shares a border with the Republic of Cameroon.
Kebbi governor warns borders communities against coronavirus precaution violations
The Kebbi State Government has warned communities in the borderlands between Nigeria and Niger and Benin republics to strictly adhere to health precaution against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as stipulated by the state task force on the pandemic.
NSCDC protects, encourages 1, 830 farmers return to farm in Borno
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has provided protection to 1, 830 resettled farmers to enable them cultivate their farmlands in Borno.
Senator Lawan: Nigeria needs proper planning to overcome development challenges
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has said that for the six geo-political zones in the country to surmount developmental and infrastructural challenges, the Federal Government must follow thorough with National Planning to address issues of deficits.
President Buhari blames Borno leaders for unending Boko Haram attacks
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Maiduguri blamed the leaders of Borno communities for not doing enough in terms of cooperation with the military to end the Boko Haram insurgency.
Ebonyi airport: Indigenes threaten legal action against government over illegal demolition
Ebonyi State indigenes under the auspices of Human Rights Defenders of Nigeria (HURIDE), state chapter, has threatened legal action against the State government over the illegal demolition of homes in Ezza North LGA of the state for the Airport project without exhausting all due processes.
Amotekun: Miyetti Allah has no right to decide 2023 Presidency – Yoruba Group
The Oodua Youth Coalition (OYC) has described as worrisome the declaration of the Miyetti Allah that the South West might lose the 2023 presidency if they go ahead with the security outfit codenamed Operation ‘Amotekun’.
Herdsman: I was drunk, angry when I raped 54-year-old woman
Laulo Isa, the 20 years old Herdsman who reportedly raped a 54 years old, has said that he committed the act under the influence of alcohol.
Residents protest over killings in Ondo community
Residents of Iwaro/Oka Akoko in Akoko Southwest Local Area of Ondo State on Saturday trooped out in their numbers to protest what they called incessant killings by heavy-duty vehicles.
Abia community begs government to save them from landslide
Indigenes of Ubaha in the Oriendu Autonomous Community, Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, have called on the federal and state government to save them from the effects of landside in the area.
SEMA: Over 141 communities, 7,666 houses affected by flooding in Adamawa
More than 141 communities were hit by the floods that swept through various parts of Adamawa State in October, says Dr Muhammadu Sulaiman, Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency.
SEMA: Flood sacks 40 villages in Adamawa
“In August this year, we lost 15 persons, hundreds of people were internally displaced, and thousands of farmlands and domestic animals were lost to the flood.”
EFCC chief laments widening corrupt practices in Nigeria
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, Tuesday lamented the widening scourge of corrupt practices pervading the country.
Miyetti Allah warns members against encroachment on farmlands
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has warned its members in Nasarawa State against deliberate encroachment on farmlands.
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Police arrest protesters in Southern Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday arrested some protesters, who took to the streets of the sate today over what they described as “genocide” in the southern part of the state and the government’s inability to arrest the situation.
Police kill eight bandits in Katsina gun battle
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NAF commissions 114 medics, as President Buhari demands absolute loyalty to Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reminded the military of their sacred duty to protect Nigerians irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds.
Rotary organises free hepatitis, liver screening for Abuja community
The Rotary Club of Abuja, District 9125, on Saturday, organised free hepatitis “B and C” screening as well as Liver Scan for residents of Piwoyi, a suburb located on the airport road, Abuja.
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Nigerian law student wins International Bar Association contest
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SERAP urges court to order President Buhari to publish details of government loans since...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to order President Muhammadu Buhari to “publish details of loans that have been obtained by the government since May 29, 2015, including the interest rate, the total amount of debts that have so far been incurred by this government, as well as details of the projects on which the loans have been spent.”
Governor AbdulRazaq sets up commission of inquiry on Kwara assets
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has set up a 6-man commission of inquiry to investigate the sale and unlawful acquisition of government properties between May 29, 1999 and May 29, 2019.