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President Buhari: Political, religious leaders fueling insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari has accused ethnic, political and religious leaders of sponsoring and inciting inter-communal and inter-religious strife and violence in the country.
President Buhari: Political, religious leaders fueling insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari says most instances of inter-communal and inter-religious strife and violence were and are still being sponsored or incited by ethnic, political or religious leaders.
Full speech of President Buhari 2019 Democracy Day celebration
All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened.
Gombe government to establish Hippopotamus colony
The Gombe State Government says it is working on establishing a Hippopotamus colony at Dadin Kowa to save the animals from attacks and the threats they pose to fishermen.
Argentina set to launch 90 satellites in China
China will send 90 satellites on its Long March-6 carrier rocket into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre for an Argentine company, the China Great Wall Industry Corporation said on Friday.
Elections: Six commissioners resign from Governor Amosun’s cabinet
Six members of the Ogun State Executive Council have resigned their appointments to pursue various elective positions in the forthcoming general elections.
FAO urges countries to adopt innovations at achieving sustainable agriculture, food security
Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has urged member countries to adopt innovations and encourage collaborative efforts at achieving sustainable agriculture and food security globally.
Federal government urges environment stakeholders to address herders-farmers conflict
The Federal Government on Monday urged stakeholders in the environment sector to support its efforts to tackle the incessant herders-farmers conflicts in the country.
South Africa raises $20 billion in new investment pledges
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday his country has raised $20 billion in investment commitments made by several companies.
Federal government laments poor funding of Niger Basin Authority by member countries
The Federal Government, Friday, lamented poor funding of the Niger Basin Authority, NBA, by member countries as 37th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers meet over issues affecting the organisation’s performance.
AfDB, FAO commit $100 million to fight hunger
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) have agreed to commit $100 million to fight hunger in Africa.
Acting President Osinbajo signs three bills into law
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday signed into law three bills passed by the National Assembly which are now Acts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
President Buhari: Nigeria’s journey under me turbulent
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the country’s journey in the last three years of his administration as being “a very turbulent one.”
Official: Bauchi to replace mahogany trees with umbrella specie
Bauchi State Government on Tuesday said it would replace the mahogany trees providing shade along major streets in the state capital with umbrella species.
FAO begins forest inventory in collaboration with federal govt in 36 states, FCT
The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, has commenced process to upscale forest inventory in collaboration with the Federal Government in the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to assess Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions from deforestation.
Ahmadu Bello University security arrests two suspected kidnappers
Security officers at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) on Monday paraded two suspected kidnappers, allegedly terrorising the university community and its environs.
Livestock activities in Kaduna to be regulated
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a Law to regulate the state Livestock Sector with the aim of regulating the activities of Livestock.
Firewood exploitation threatens survival of forests – official
Mr Bette Obi, Chairman, Cross River Forestry Commission, says uncontrolled tree felling for fuelwood by people is increasingly threatening the survival of forests across the country.
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Delta APC mocks O’tega Emerhor on failed case against party, Senator Omo-Agege
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Monday mocked a leader of the party in the state, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, following failed court cases he filed against the party through an executive faction led by Cyril Ogodo.
Facebook tells US Congress how it thinks its cryptocurrency Libra should be regulated
Facebook will not launch the cryptocurrency Libra until it has “fully addressed regulatory concerns,” according to David Marcus, the head of Facebook’s Calibra. The remarks are prepared testimony he plans to give tomorrow, in front of the US Senate Banking Committee.
Ibadan polytechnic graduate jailed for impersonation
A graduate of Insurance from the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyaremi Olabode, was on Monday convicted of criminal impersonation and sentenced to four months in prison.
Insecurity: We’ll give special budgetary attention to Zamfara – Speaker Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the 9th National Assembly would give special budgetary attention to the three Senatorial Districts of Zamfara State in order to resolve the issue of insecurity.
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President Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of acting chief justice, 15 special advisers
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Man in court for allegedly raping neighbour’s daughter
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Afcon: Austin Okocha names two dangermen for Bafana ahead of Eagles clash
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Tottenham may swap two big name players for Roma’s Nicolò Zaniolo
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Retirees want specialised unit for elderlies in hospitals
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