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Arik Air urges Nigerian youths to embrace careers in aviation
One of the biggest air lines in Nigeria, Arik Air, on Monday urged young Nigerians to embrace careers in the aviation sector in order to contribute their quota to national development.
FRSC urges drivers to obey traffic rules
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to have attitudinal change by obeying traffic rules to reduce road accidents in the country.
IFAD donates 300 bags of fertilizer, seeds to flood victims
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has donated 300 bags of fertilizer and rice seed to 100 victims of 2018 flooding in Kwatalo village of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa.
Cleric prays for President Buhari to appoint God-fearing ministers
As Nigerians await the appointment of ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari, Rev Tajan Moltok, the Jos Resident Pastor of Shepherd House International Assembly, has held a special prayer for God to give Nigeria God-fearing men.
Kwara governor reiterates support for basic education
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Sunday said his administration would boost school enrollment and support good nutrition for the children in the state.
WWC: Falcons can beat France if they show the resilient Nigerian spirit – coach
Mansur Abdullahi, the Super Falconets’ Assistant Coach, on Sunday in Abuja said the Super Falcons needed to go for nothing less than victory over hosts France on Monday.
Borno in need of additional 4,000 health personnel
The Borno chapter of Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) says additional 4,000 health personnel were required for effective health services delivery in the existing health facilities in the state.
NAN chairman, others elected on IPI board
The Chairman, Board of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Wada Maida, has been elected on the Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom.
Cleric tasks youths on creativity, self reliance
Pastor Rotimi Solomon of Christ Kingdom Church, Ilorin, has tasked youths in the country to be creative and stop waiting for white collar jobs to live their life.
2,000 persons benefit from federal government’s medical outreach in Cross River
More than 2,000 residents of Nko community in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River has benefitted from the Federal Government medical outreach and eye surgeries in the state.
Governor Abiodun makes key appointments in Ogun
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Saturday appointed Mr Olatokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Stakeholders identify lack of forensic expertise in Nigeria’s anti-graft war
Shortage of forensic facilities and expertise have been identified as major setbacks in the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows in Nigeria, according to some stakeholders.
Governor El-Rufai creates three new ministries in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has retained its 14 ministries in the state despite additional three new ones.
INEC: Large number of political parties creates logistics problem
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the large number of political parties that participated in the 2019 general elections created a lot of logistics problem.
Kaduna guber tribunal: PDP to present 685 witnesses
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday adjourned hearing in the main petition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to Monday, June 17.
ECOWAS to establish migration academy in Nigeria
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, on Saturday said ECOWAS would set up a Migration Academy in Tugga, Kebbi State, to train immigration officers in the sub-region.
Kaduna guber tribunal adjourns to June 17
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday adjourned hearing in the main petition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to Monday, June 17.
Expert: 5G adoption will enhance digital economy in Nigeria
An IT expert, Mr Jide Awe, on Saturday said that adopting the 5G network would enhance digital economy in Nigeria.
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Eight dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Eight people died after a boat carrying illegal migrants sank off southwestern Turkey early Monday, the Turkish coastguard said.
SEMA confirms death of 30 persons, injury of 42 in Borno suicide attack
Borno Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga Local government area of the state.
Dozen killed in bus crash after passenger argument
Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured in an Indonesian traffic accident Monday after a passenger tried to wrest control of a bus steering wheel following an argument with the driver, police said.
Founder: Huawei overseas smartphone sales down 40 per cent
“Yes, (sales) have fallen 40 per cent,” Ren Zhengfei said when asked about media reports that it was seeing such a drop
Boko Haram suicide bombings kill 17 in Borno
A triple suicide bombing by Boko Haram jihadists killed 17 people in the northeastern Nigerian town of Konduga, emergency services said Monday.
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CAN kicks as Governor Sani-Bello appoints SSG, HoS, CoS
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has approved the appointment of former Head of Service (HoS), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, as the new Secretary to the Government.
ICPC to prosecute NBET boss Marilyn Amobi for gross abuse of office
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, is set to prosecute the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company Limited (NBET), Dr. Marilyn Amobi, for alleged gross abuse of office.
Ninth National Assembly: Rep Onyejeocha quits Speakership race
Only female candidate in the race for the Speakership position in the incoming National Assembly, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stepped down from the contest.
Sam Amadi: Nigeria’s power sector designed to fail
Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor Sam Amadi, has said that the nation’s power sector was ab initio designed to fail, “because the government had failed to corporatise and commercialise the sector before privatising.”
AFCON: Super Eagles lose 1-0 to Senegal in friendly
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye scored the decisive goal as Senegal defeated Nigeria 1-0 at the Ismaila Stadium on Sunday in their final build-up game ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.