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Edo guber: I’m not a weak governor – Godwin Obaseki
The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governors’ Forum, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo have called on politicians to embrace peace in the forthcoming Edo gubernatorial polls.
Sokoto governor signs N164 billion 2020 revised budget
Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal has signed a revised 2020 appropriation bill of N164 billion.
Resident doctors threaten fresh strike August 17
The National Association of Resident Doctors has given the Federal Government three weeks to address its demands or its members would resume their suspended strike on Monday, August 17, 2020.
Niger meets Fulani herdsmen at Bobi grazing reserve
Niger State Government has organized a stakeholder meeting with the Fulani Herdsmen within Bobi Grazing Reserve in Mariga Local Government Area of the State, as part of efforts at developing the Grazing Reserve.
Central bank targets 12.5 metres metric tons of maize production in 18 months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday in Abuja said that it would intensify its support to farmers to meet the production of 12.5 million metric tons of maize in the country in the next 18 months.
Communal clash between Lungudas in Adamawa, Wajas in Gombe claims score of lives
Scores of people have been reportedly killed, while many were injured in the renewed communal clash between the Lungada ethnic group in Adamawa state and their Wajas counterpart in Gombe state.
ASUU decries proliferation of universities in Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal and State Governments of proliferation of universities in the country.
Rape: Muslim group commends federal government’s efforts, advocates stiffer penalties
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women, under the aegis of Lajna Imaillah Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria (LIMAN), has condemned the high rate of rape and Gender-Based Violence against women and girls in the country.
Nasarawa cabinet members go on self-isolation
Mr Dogo Shammah, Nasarawa State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism says all members of the state executive will go on self-isolation, from Friday, to avoid COVID-19 infection.
Coronavirus: Governor Akeredolu urged to meet striking doctors as ex-Ondo NMA chairman dies
The Chairman of SKYE Hospital, Akure, Dr Ikubese Thomas-Wilson, has urged Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu to urgently meet with the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in order to bring the striking doctors back to work.
Premier League clubs push for July 27 transfer window
Premier League clubs want the transfer window to open as soon as this season concludes.
Reps member urges government to equate Quranic education with WAEC certificate
A member of the House of Representatives representing Denge-shuni/Bodinga/Tureta federal constituency, Dr. Shehu Balarabe Kakale, has urged Federal Government to give same recognition of certificate to the Quranic education students, popularly known as Almajiri.
Ohanaeze: Ndigbo not leaving Nigeria for anybody
The umbrella organisation for all Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday said that Ndigbo will not leave Nigeria for anybody as they are part owners of Nigeria whose forebears got independence for Nigeria.
Ekiti APC crisis: I’m not an enemy to anyone – Governor Fayemi
Indications emerged in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the weekend that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced moves to end its internal wrangling in the state chapter of the party.
Forex constraint devalues naira to N380 per dollar
Shortage of forex in the economy caused the naira to fall below the official rate of by 3.5 per cent to N380/$1 from N360/$1 according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Asiwaju Tinubu: We’ve no differences to sort out in APC
The APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday night declared that there were no differences to be sorted out at the party.
AGF: I’m not shielding soldiers involved in Wadume’s case from trial
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied shielding from trial the 10 soldiers who allegedly killed three policemen in Taraba State while rescuing suspected kidnap kingpin, Wadume, from the police team.
Fear grips Ondo monarchs over governor’s coronavirus status
Traditional rulers in Ondo State are in fears over the COVID-19 positive status of the governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu.
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Governor Osagie: We do not stuff dollars in babaringa in Edo
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has said Governor Godwin Obaseki delivers sustainable projects to better the lives of Edo people and does not go about stuffing dollars in babariga, like the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Kaduna attacks: Senator Shehu Sani urges concerted efforts by government, security agencies
Malam Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, has called on the Kaduna state government and security agencies to seek out better strategies toward ending killings in the state.
Ebonyi governor urges President Buhari to increase Nigerian Army funds
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to increase funding and logistics to the Nigeria Army, rather than contemplating sacking the Service Chiefs.
Canadian sentenced to death on drug charges in China
China sentenced another Canadian to death on drugs charges Friday, the second in two days to be handed the punishment, as tensions soar between Beijing and Ottawa.
Many feared dead as Indian plane crashes
Fifteen passengers and a pilot have been reported dead after an Air India Express flight skidded off the runway at Calicut international airport in Kerala.
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Ka3na, Lilo evicted from #BBNaija House
Ebuka had announced earlier that all housemates stand the unfortunate chance of eviction aside the head of the house and the deputy, but in a twisted, he later announced that four housemates have been massively voted for by the public to be evicted, which include – Praise, Lilo, Ka3na and Eric.
Expert decries deficiency in management of students with disabilities
Dr Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, an expert in the management of students with diverse physical and neurodevelopment disabilities, has decried the dearth in the educational management of students with various disabilities in the country.
Lille sign Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz to replace Victor Osimhen
Lille have signed Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz from Besiktas on a free transfer, one day after selling Victor Osimhen to Napoli, the Ligue 1 club announced on Saturday.
Pro-government youths ‘flog’ protesting pensioners in Imo
Protesting pensioners in Imo State got a raw deal on Tuesday as they were flogged by youths allegedly engaged by the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO) in an apparent bid to stop the demonstration of the retirees.
DHQ: Released ‘repentant’ Boko Haram fighters were forcefully recruited
The military has shed more light on its controversial Operation Safe Corridor programme which has once again recently come under fire from the Nigerian public.