July 12
30,000 security personnel for Ekiti election
Security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force are to jointly deploy 30,000 officers and men to enhance adequate security during the July 12 governorship election in Ekiti State.
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Kwara to step up security amid fresh investment drive
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration is paying closer attention to security of lives and security as part of its strategic plan to reassure investors and the citizens.
President Buhari, our General, the jailer of the corrupt, lover of the poor –...
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has described the President as a “General” who jails the corrupt and loves the poor people in Nigeria.
Police: 49 arrested during Kogi, Bayelsa polls
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says 49 persons have been arrested for alleged involvement in election violence and thuggery in the just concluded elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.
Nigeria, WHO partner to stop medicalisation of female genital mutilation
The Federal Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners is harmonizing efforts to put a stop to the medicalisation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Senate seeks legal backing for constituency projects in national budget
The Senate on Wednesday sought to provide legal backing to the provision of Constituency Projects in Nigeria’s annual budget by a minimum of 20 per cent.
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Abuja DisCo’s metered customers to pay more
Metered customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) are to pay additional charges for the prepaid meter they earlier purchased from the power company.
Bauchi governor presents N167 billion 2020 budget
Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi on Tuesday presented a budget of N167 billion for 2020 to the State House of Assembly for approval.
Gombe governor approves N550 million gratuity for retired civil servants
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved N550 million for payment of gratuities to retirees in the state, promising that the process of payment to the affected retirees would soon commence. He directed all relevant agencies and personnel to fast track the process.
Johnny Drille pulls stunning performance at sold-out Abuja show
Alternative music singer and songwriter Johnny Drille pulled a heavyweight performance at his sold-out concert in Abuja on Sunday night.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.