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Economy: Central bank alone cannot spend N1.3 trillion in 2020 – Reps member
A member of the House of Representatives Honourable Gudaji Kazure has faulted the N1.3 trillion budget of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for the 2020 fiscal year, describing it as outrageous and wasteful.
Bayelsa guber: APC ends campaign rallies, declares PDP history
Speaking at the grand rally of the party held at the Oxbow Lake Pavilion in Yenagoa, the APC leadership mocked the PDP led administration for failing the state.
PENCOM: Most states not implementing Contributory Pension Scheme
Most states across the six geopolitical zones in the country are yet to fully implement the Federal Government’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), a report by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has revealed.
Passenger slumps, dies at Kano airport
A passenger, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, reportedly slumped and died at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Immigration registers 185 ‘undocumented immigrants’ in Jigawa
The Nigerian Immigration Service says it has registered a total of 185 foreigners residing illegally in Jigawa state.
Armed herdsmen attack police convoy in Jigawa
A group of armed herdsmen have injured an officer during an attack on a police convoy in Kirikassamma local government area of Jigawa State.
Kogi election: Senator Melaye speaks on APC governors ‘plot’ to frustrate him
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by Governors and leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of Kogi election.
Foundation reaches out to 5,000 as medical mission kicks off in Jigawa
The three-day exercise which began with a Gala Night at the Dutse residence of the founder of the foundation, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu; witnessed a large turnout of dignitaries from within and outside Jigawa State.
Jigawa assemblyman sponsors free eye surgery for 130 constituents
A member representing Bulangu Constituency in Jigawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmad-Soja, on Saturday sponsored free eye surgery for 130 constituents to treat cataract and trachoma.
Governor Badaru: APC will win Bayelsa guber poll by landslide
Gov. Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa has expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa by a landslide.
NSIP dismisses four facilitators over alleged fraud
National Social Investment programme has dismissed four facilitators of conditional cash transfer over allegation of fraud in Jigawa state.
Bayelsa airport: Adams Oshiomhole challenges Governor Dickson to account for N100 billion expenses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has challenged the governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, to account for the over N100 billion he spent in the construction of the Bayelsa airport.
Jigawa man remanded for ‘raping’ friend’s wife
A Jigawa State magistrate court sitting in Babura local government area on Wednesday remanded a 35-year-old man identifed as ‘Chairman Dandanja’ for allegedly raping his friend’s wife.
Jigawa government budgets N225.75 billion for 2020 fiscal year
Governor Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has budgeted N225.75 billion for 2020 fiscal year.
Kano government equips police with high-tech communication centre
The Kano state Government has constructed a high-tech communication center at the state Police Command Headquarters in Bompai area of the metropolis.
National Library decries lack of reading culture among school children
The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has again reiterated the need for all stakeholders to constructively engage children to imbibe reading culture before attaining adulthood.
Farmers worry over changing rainfall pattern
Some farmers in Jigawa have expressed worry over this year’s changing rainfall pattern and the adverse effect on the farming season.
Federal government inaugurates milk collection centre in Kano
The federal government on Saturday inaugurated a mini milk collection centre in Tassa Village in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State.
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Imama Amapakabo: AFCON U23 Group B still open
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Accident bureau releases report on incidents involving Air Peace aircrafts
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AFCONQ: Super Eagles to hit Maseru by chartered flight
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AFCONQ: Gernot Rohr lists Super Eagles youngsters likely to start
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INEC: Only atomic bomb can disrupt Saturday elections
Anyone planning to disrupt Saturday’s governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States would need to use an atomic bomb if he is to succeed, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said.
45 million people at risk of food, water shortages in southern Africa
About 45 million people in Southern Africa are at risk of food and water shortages due to “the effects of changing weather conditions,” Evangelical Christian Aid Organisation World Vision on Friday said.
Mauritius premier tightens hold on parliament
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