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Lagos targets smart-agric driven tech to boost economy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed that to achieve the desire of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy, his administration will uphold Smart-Agriculture driven by innovative technologies in tandem with international standards.
Amnesty urges Nigeria to drop treason charges against Agba Jalingo
Amnesty International has asked the federal government and Cross River government to drop treason and other charges against Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo.
President Buhari appreciates roles of ‘Doctors Without Borders’ in conflict areas
The sacrifices of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in conflict areas in Nigeria are well appreciated, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.
Salisu Yusuf admits Rangers was far from their best against Kano Pillars
Salisu Yussuf, the Manager of Rangers International has reacted to his team’s slim win over Kano Pillars in the rescheduled Nigeria professional football league game on Wednesday.
Court orders release of ex-NSA Dasuki’s passport
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday ordered the release of the International Passport of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Mohammed Dasuki (Rtd).
Ohanaeze Youths: Aggrieved Igbo leaders working to discredit President Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, says it has uncovered plot by some Igbo leaders and cabal to instigate Igbos and Nigerians in general against President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption.
Israel Abia: I joined Rangers for bigger challenges
Enugu Rangers player and front-runner of the NPFL top scorer chart, Israel Abia has revealed that adapting to life with the flying antelopes has not been easy but promises to turn things around Sunday’s Matchday 16 against Akwa United.
Amnesty: Military burning villagers’ houses, detaining innocent people in Northeast
Amnesty International, on Friday, alleged that the Nigerian military is deploying unlawful tactics, including the forcible displacement and detention of villagers in its purported fight against insurgency in the North-East.
Amnesty: CSO condemns ‘government-sponsored protest’
A civil rights movement, Concerned Nigerians Group, CNG, Wednesday, condemned alleged government-sponsored protest at the office of Amnesty International, AI.
Senator Shettima urges Auno attack probe
Amnesty International has condemned the massacre of stranded travellers in Auno village of Borno State, with a call on the Nigerian government to do more to secure innocent citizens.
Thomas Müller still angry with Joachim Löw after Germany snub
Thomas Müller is still holding out a bit of a grudge for Germany manager Joachim Löw, almost a year after being thrown out of the national squad.
Enugu Rangers suffers more injury woes
Rangers International of Enugu has suffered another injury blow ahead of their Nigeria professional football league clash with Akwa United on Sunday.
Prince Edward visits Lagos governor in Alausa
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, paid a courtesy call on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Alausa Ikeja.
Victor Osimhen fires blank in Lille’s win over Rennes
Nigeria International Victor Osimhen failed to get on the scoresheet when OSC Lille defeated 3rd placed Rennes one nil at the stade pierre-mauroy on Tuesday night.
Lagos governor commissions therapeutic food factory in Lekki Free Zone
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned a multibillion dollars investment project in Alaro City, Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Rangers keep CAF Confederations Cup hope alive
Nigeria’s Rangers International of Enugu yesterday picked a vital win against hosts, Pyramid FC in Cairo, Egypt, just as they kept hope alive in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup.
N-Power programme not abandoned by federal government – minister
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has disclosed that the N-Power programme has not been jettisoned by the Federal Government as being speculated.
SERAP to sue Cross River governor, PDP over detention of journalist Agba Jalingo
A non-profit organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue Cross River government and the state governor, Ben Ayade, over the continuous detention of a Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo.
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Kano prohibits Almajiri children from street begging
Kano State Government has banned street begging by Almajiri children in a bid to fully consolidate the free and compulsory primary and secondary schools education policy in the state.
‘Yahoo boy’ bags 66 years jail term for €55,000 fraud
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Asaba has sentenced one Tonwerigha Oyintonbra Tombrown to 66 years imprisonment without an option of fine for defrauding one Izabela Glogowska to the tune of ( €55,000) Fifty Five Thousand Euros under the pretext of paying it into her Perfect Money online account.
Senate berates Ogoni cleanup despite $360 million provision
The Senate on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the Ogoniland cleanup project despite the $360m released for it.
Algeria announces first confirmed case of coronavirus
Algeria has reported its first confirmed case of the new coronavirus, after an Italian man who arrived in the country on February 17 was put into isolation.
Pressure on Kaizer Chiefs manager to drop Daniel Akpeyi for Soweto derby
The pressure is mounting on Kaizer Chiefs Head Coach Ernst Middendorp to drop Daniel Akpeyi as first choice goalkeeper for Itumeleng Khune ahead of the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates this weekend.
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Former PDP spokesperson Olisa Metuh jailed 39 years for money laundering
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to 39 years imprisonment for money laundering.
Federal, states, local governments share N647.35 billion for January
The Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils have shared a total of N647.353 billion from the Federation Account Revenue for January 2020.
Lawan: How N’Assembly is working to improve security situation in Nigeria
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said the National Assembly has devised a strategy that will see to the creation of institutions dedicated to providing enduring solutions to Nigeria's security travails. Academy
Hisbah apprehend woman for marring two husbands in Kano
A 37 years old woman identified as Hauwa Ali has been apprehended by the Hisbah Corps (Shariah police) for marrying to two husbands in Kumbotso local government area of Kano State.
Outrage as police vehicle hits, kills woman, injures others in Jigawa
The Jigawa Police Command, has confirmed that its patrol vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian, Hauwa Danladi-Turis, and injured four others in Malammadori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.