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Nigerian Army ups spiritual warfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda.
NAHCON relocates to new headquarters
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday formally relocated to its permanent headquarters, Hajj House, formerly Metro Plaza in Abuja.
Jigawa demarcates land for 57 grazing reserves
Jigawa Government said it had curved out 57 grazing reserves as part of measures to tackle farmers/herders incessant clashes in the state.
Data protection: NITDA approves NCC’s regulation on telecom companies
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it has approved the regulation of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on telecommunications companies, line with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
NAFDAC urges pharmacists, patent medicine dealers to store medicines with care
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised pharmacists and patent medicine dealers to store medicines with due care, to sustain their shelf life and potency.
Minimum wage: Association begs traders not to increase prices of goods
Mrs Hadiza Sabo, the Nasarawa State Chairperson of Market Women Association (MWA), has implored traders not to increase the prices of their goods following approved minimum wage for workers.
Lagos lawmaker urge governor to create more jetties in Ojo
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Victor Akande, has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to open up Ojo area of the state by creating more jetties to link communities.
Court remands man over alleged rape, impersonation
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 28-year-old man in prison over alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl.
Lagos government to launch massive water, rail transport system by 2020 – governor
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said his administration would soon roll out massive water transport services in order to reduce over-dependence on road transportation.
University vice-chancellor charges leaders on unity
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Gashua in Yobe State, Prof. Andrew Haruna, has advised Nigerian leaders against using language and ethnic differences as a political distraction to hinder national integration and development.
DSS arrests six university staff for examination malpractice
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof Idowu Olayinka, has handed over six officials of its Distance Learning Center to the Department of the State Security over examination malpractice.
President Buhari arrives Sochi for Russia–Africa Summit — in pictures
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday evening arrived Sochi, Russia, ahead of Russia – Africa Economic Forum fixed for between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.
Nollywood diva Monalisa Chinda harps on actors’ welfare
Veteran Nollywood actress, producer and TV personality, Monalisa Chinda, has called for improved welfare and better working environment for Nigerian actors.
Court frowns at ICPC over failure to produce witnesses in ‘N2.5 billion DSO fraud’...
Justice Folashade Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court on Monday again frowned at the ICPC over its constant failure to provide witnesses in court in the trial of Mr Kawu Modibbo, Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
Jo Bonfrere: No plans for Nigeria’s coaching job for now
Johannes Bonfere, the coach of Nigeria’s Dream Team I, which won a gold medal at the Atlanta ’96 Olympics, said on Monday that he had no plan to assume any coaching job in Nigeria for now.
Santana market: Edo government to purchase new fire fighting trucks – official
The Edo Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Special Duties, Mr Damian Lawani, says the State Government, will purchase new fire fighting trucks to curtail fire outbreaks in the state.
VP Osinbajo tasks think tanks to support policymakers for national development
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday called on Nigerian think tanks to support policymakers, and champion the right course toward providing workable solutions for national development.
Financial experts attribute Nigeria stock market lull to economic dislocations
Some financial experts on Monday attributed the incessant lull on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to various economic dislocations in the country.
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NAHCON relocates to new headquarters
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday formally relocated to its permanent headquarters, Hajj House, formerly Metro Plaza in Abuja.
Delta governor seeks approval for N27.9 billion 2019 supplementary budget
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has sent a N27.9 billion supplementary budget for 2019 to the State House of Assembly for approval, increasing the initial budget figure of N390 billion to N417.9 billion.
Senator Ibrahim Ida calls or population regulation
A former chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ibrahim Ida, has called for restriction of the population of Nigeria to the level that corresponds with the growth rate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a mean of checking security problem in the country.
Cardi B to star in “Fast And Furious 9”
Cardi B has been quite busy lately, but not with music or ranting about social media misfits. She has been brushing up her acting skills and putting them to good use.
Nigerian TV station shuts down as flood ravages headquarters
The management of Core TV Station has announced the temporary shutdown of the station owing to the flood trigerred by the release of water from the Oyan dam which ravaged its headquarters.
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Seun Kuti, Malaika, Qdot, others light up Felabration 2019
Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician and youngest son of legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pulled off an electrifying performance with his band, Egypt 80 at the New Afrika Shrine for Felabration on 20th of October, 2019.
Rivers governor threatens to sack task force on street trading
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Osita Chidoka commiserates with victims of Onitsha tanker fire accident
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Arsenal miss chance to go third after defeat at Sheffield United
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Court grants mother custody of her twins
Justice Ado Muktar of a Gudu Grade II Area Court, Abuja, on Monday granted custody of two children to their mother, Fatima Arasah.