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Association reacts to viral video on 1004 Estate
The attention of the Incorporated Trustees (BOT) of 1004 Homeowners and Residents Association (HORA) has been drawn to a video and some negative communications making the rounds on the social and print media.
World Peace Day: IPCR calls for adherence to coronavirus protocols
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on the general public to adhere strictly to the NCDC protocols on COVID-19 with a view to preventing the spread of the pandemic in the country.
Increase in China’s warplane activity starts to unnerve Taiwanese
The increasing number of air force incursions from China is starting to fray nerves among ordinary Taiwanese, who wonder if their heavily armed political rival finally plans to attack after decades of threats, polls and analysts say.
Nigerian military destroys illegal refineries, recovers stolen crude
The Defence Headquarters says military has intensified its aggressive fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, bunkering, economic saboteurs and other criminal activities in the country.
Nigerian government apologizes for asking all account holders to re-register
The federal government on Friday apologized to Nigerians for asking all account holders in the financial institutions to re-register.
NBS solicits Nigerians’ support on survey on children, women
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has appealed to the general public to support its survey on the situation of women and children it is conducting, is brought to “ a successful end”.
Edo election: FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel, 35 vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it had deployed no fewer than 1,500 of its personnel to provide security during the Sept. 19 Edo governorship election.
NCC notifies Nigerians on internet scam
The Nigerian Communications Commission has notified Nigerians on the increasing incidents of fraud across various internet platforms, especially on social media networks.
China’s four virus vaccines ready by November
China said its four COVID-19 vaccines may be ready for use by the public as early as November.
NAFDAC to ban alcohol in sachets, polythene, pet bottles
The Federal Government has indicated plans to completely phase out high concentration of alcohol in sachet and small Polyethylene Terephthalate and glass bottles in the country.
Egypt tries plasma treatment to fight pandemic
Mohamed Fathi, an Egyptian man who has recovered from Covid-19, winced as he watched tubes running down his arm to donate blood plasma, but insisted: "if I can help just one person, that's a very good thing".
DHQ reacts to Boko Haram’s planned attacks in Abuja
The Nigeria Army has moved to reassure residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, that they are on red alert to combat crime.
Presidency: President Buhari’s aides undergo routine virus test
The Presidency on Wednesday disclosed that those who work around President Muhammadu Buhari are routinely tested for COVID-19.
Group condemns Nnamdi Kanu for urging IPOB members to attack security operatives
The Good Conscience Forum (GCF) says the call by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for his members to attack security operatives is a “significant threat to the peace and tranquility in Nigeria”.
NDA alerts public against admission fraudsters
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has alerted the general public, especially applicants of the 72 Regular Course of the existence of a fraudulent syndicate claiming to be admission officers of the Academy.
Lagos crash: Helicopter has no black box – AIB
A Bell 206-B3 helicopter that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, on Friday, has no black box, the Accident Investigation Bureau has said.
NAPTIP nabs teacher for ‘sodomising’ two boys
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 35-year-old teacher, Ibrahim Mohammed, of Unguwar Kadawa Quarters in Kano State for allegedly sodomising two underaged boys.
UNIPORT disowns ‘students’ arrested by EFCC for ‘internet scam’
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has disowned the four students arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged internet fraud.
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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.
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.
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Lagos APC resolves Ndigbo leadership tussle in ruling party – chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State says it has resolved the raging leadership tussle within the Ndigbo group in the party.
FinCen files: Corruption is another name for Atiku Abubakar, PDP – BMO
Findings by a team of international journalists on a United States of America’s agency files is an indication that corruption allegation won’t stop haunting former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Mali junta chief demands end to economic sanctions
Mali’s military junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, on Tuesday, demanded an end to potentially crippling economic sanctions imposed after last month’s coup in the poor Sahel state.
APC nullifies Governor Fayemi’s ‘suspension’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nullified the purported suspension of Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State by the party’s state chapter.
Foreign investors losing confidence in Nigeria’s oil industry – NNPC chief
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mallam Mele Kyari, has said there is a need for Nigeria to act fast and address the loss of foreign investors’ confidence in the country’s oil and gas industry.