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Nine Kwara United players contract coronavirus
No fewer than nine people in Kwara United FC of Ilorin have tested positive to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
President Buhari: What I told security agencies before Edo polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his single desire is to make sure that innocent Nigerians don’t suffer regardless of party affiliation.
Katsina spends N1 billion on virus management – official
The Katsina State Government says it spent over N1 billion on the management of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Troops neutralise 21 bandits, rescue 8-month-old infant in Katsina
Troops of “Operation Sahel Sanity” on Thursday killed 21 bandits during a foiled attack on Doka village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina state.
Governor Wike: Rivers to employ 6, 000 teachers
Determined to improve the quality of learning in Rivers state educational institutions, government is set to employ no less than 6, 000 highly trained teachers to augment the shortfall of the current staff.
Police arrest Nigerian musician, recover ‘charms’
The police in Lagos, on Thursday, arrested a musician, Superwozzy, and his crew around the Ogudu area of the state and allegedly recovered assorted charms and marijuana.
General Buratai charges warrant officers on absolute loyalty
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai on Friday, urged Non Commissioned Officers to rededicate themselves to duty as the Nigerian Army (NA) has no room for any form of indiscipline.
Nigerian government obtains fresh order to stop planned labour strike
The Federal Government has obtained a fresh order stopping the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on their planned strike which is to start on Monday.
Trading remains upbeat on NSE, index up 1.28%
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday remained upbeat for the fifth consecutive day, with the All-Share Index growing by 1.28 per cent to cross 26,000 mark.
Ondo election: Governor Akeredolu warns Nyesom Wike to steer clear
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has warned his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to steer clear of the October 10 governorship election in the state.
Ondo election: NYSC rejects posting of corps members to riverine communities
The Ondo State director of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Grace Akpabio, has insisted that members of the corps who would serve as ad-hoc staff in the coming Ondo State governorship election, would not be posted to coastal communities.
Labour direct Akwa Ibom workers to join nationwide strike
Workers in Akwa Ibom State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff.
Liverpool boss calls on Premier League to bail out cash-strapped EFL sides
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called on Premier League sides to help bail out lower-division clubs that are in financial crisis.
President Buhari: I take responsibility for APC loss of Edo
President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja Friday said as the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, he would not escape taking responsibility for the loss of Edo State in the just concluded governorship election by his party to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Colonel, two soldiers die as Nigerian troops, bandits battle in Katsina
The Nigerian military has lost one senior military officer (reportedly a Colonel) and two soldiers.
Wilfred Ndidi to undergo surgery on abductor injury
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Wilfred Ndidi will undergo surgery on Saturday.
Boko Haram ambushes returnee IDPs on Borno highway
Boko Haram has ambushed some returnee displaced persons and travellers on a major highway in Borno.
Senator Adeola commiserates with victims of Lagos gas explosion
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Solomon Adeola, on Friday commiserated with the victims of Thursday’s gas explosion in Iju-Ishaga, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State.
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Nine Kwara United players contract coronavirus
No fewer than nine people in Kwara United FC of Ilorin have tested positive to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
President Buhari: What I told security agencies before Edo polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his single desire is to make sure that innocent Nigerians don’t suffer regardless of party affiliation.
Aisha Buhari empowers farmers, women in Kogi
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, through her pet project, ”Future Assured”, has empowered farmers and women in Kogi, to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on them.
Katsina spends N1 billion on virus management – official
The Katsina State Government says it spent over N1 billion on the management of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Leeds United linked with a move for Fernando Llorente
Leeds United have signed Rodrigo from Valencia earlier this summer.
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2023: Abia governor tasks PDP excos to ensure total victory
The governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has tasked the executive members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia North Senatorial District to brace up and ensure that they bring back the fortunes of PDP in the zone and State at large.
Twitter to start testing voice DMs
After rolling out audio tweets for iOS in June, Twitter is now experimenting with the idea of letting people record and send voice messages through direct messages. Alex Ackerman-Greenberg, product manager for direct messages at Twitter, let me know that the company will be testing voice DMs soon.
October 1: #RevolutionNow organisers call for nationwide protest
The Coalition for Revolution (CORE), the organisers of the #RevolutionNow protest, has announced plans to hold a mass action against poor governance in Nigeria on October 1st.
NLC announces nationwide protest over petrol price, electricity tariff hike
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has finalised its plan to stage a nationwide rally on September 28 to protest the increase in the prices of petrol and electricity tariff.
Rights groups blast Greece for asylum violations
Two aid organisations have asked the European Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Greece for violations of Europe’s asylum law.