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APC reports Zamfara Radio to NBC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to call the management of the State Radio and Television to order, over alleged provocative broadcasts against its members.
Customs seizes N135 million worth of illegal goods in North Central
The Joint Border Operations Drill Sector 3 of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized more than N135 million worth of illegal contrabands in the last one month in North Central Nigeria.
Kaduna university expels 80 students over exam malpractices
The Kaduna State University (KASU) says it has expelled about 80 students for various forms of examination malpractices during the 2018/2019 academic session.
Ash Wednesday: Catholic Bishop seeks end to killings
As Christians in Nigeria mark the Ash Wednesday, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmannuel Badejo, has called on government and other stakeholders to speak out against the incessant killings in the country.
Customs: Criminals smuggling rice into Nigeria with caskets, gas cylinders
The Nigeria Customs Service says ingenuity deployed by criminals or smugglers has made it possible for contraband items to come into the country.
Woman arrested for polyandry in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 37-year-old woman, Hauwa Ali, for allegedly marrying two husbands in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
Weight loss company accepts Eniola Badmus as experiment
Getfitng Technologies, a weight loss company, on Tuesday accepted the challenge by Eniola Badmus, popular Nigerian actress, to use her to prove its claim on weight loss pills
Kebbi tasks communities on protection of public facilities
Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mamuda Warra, has called on the people to protect public facilities in their communities for sustainable social and economic development of the state.
ECOWAS calls for urgent proactive approach to Africa’s development, peace, stability
ECOWAS Vice President, Mrs Finda Koroma, on Tuesday called for urgent need to adopt a more proactive approach to Africa’s common quest for development, peace and stability.
Customs intercepts 1000 bags of smuggled rice, fertiliser
The Comptroller, Customs Federal Operation Unit Zone “B” Kaduna, Mustapha Sarkin-Kebbi, on Tuesday said 400 bags of smuggled rice and 600 bags of fertiliser had been intercepted in the zone in the last two weeks.
Bank officials testify in Senator Shehu Sani’s ‘bribery’ case
Two members of staff of a new generation bank, on Tuesday, gave their evidence in the ongoing trial of a former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Ikeja Electric to refund customers for pre-paid meters procured under MAP scheme
Ikeja Electric (IE) says it is designing a proposal to refund its customers for pre-paid meters procured under the ongoing Meter Assets Provider (MAP) scheme.
Miyetti Allah wants members included in Amotekun corps
Alhaji Yakubu Bello, Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, on Monday, called for the inclusion of members of Miyetti Allah into the Amotekun Corps in the state.
Insecurity: NSA Monguno absent as President Buhari meets security chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met behind closed door with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Nigeria partners WHO on non-communicable diseases, tuberculosis eradication
The Federal government is to partner with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to sensitize the public on measures aimed at tackling the menace of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Tuberculosis in the country.
First lady urges Nigeria to re-strategise, re-examine security structure
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, has urged the Federal Government to re-strategise and re-examine Nigeria’s security structure with a view to stemming the rising cases of terrorism in Nigeria.
Electricity consumers oppose tariff increment by Ikeja Electric
Electricity consumers on Monday opposed the planned tariff increment by Ikeja Electric (IE), demanding that 90 per cent of customers should be metered before any upward review of tariff.
Fire burns foodstuffs worth N5 million inside silos, 10 houses in Jigawa
Suletankarkar Local Government in Jigawa says fire has razed 10 houses harbouring silos in Dirani village in the state
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APC reports Zamfara Radio to NBC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to call the management of the State Radio and Television to order, over alleged provocative broadcasts against its members.
Nigerian soldier kills four colleagues, self in Borno
A corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Lafiya Dole has opened fire on his colleagues, killing four personnel and injuring two others.
Dele Alli charged by FA over coronavirus Snapchat video
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been charged by the Football Association after posting a video on social media mocking the coronavirus outbreak.
Celestine Babayaro faults Joseph Yobo’s Super Eagles appointment
Celestine Babayaro has shared his thoughts on the appointment of Joseph Yobo as Nigeria’s senior national team assistant coach.
Senate president to lead delegation to burial of deceased Plateau lawmaker
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, will lead a delegation of Senators to the funeral service of Late Senator Longjan Ignatius Dantong slated for March 2, 2020, in Plateau State.
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Delta community bans beef over ‘herders’ attacks
The people of Uwheru in Ughelli North, Delta State, have been forbidden from eating or selling cow meat because of repeated attacks by herdsmen against farmers and residents of the kingdom, a national newspaper reported, Monday.
Bruno Fernandes: How Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Manchester United move
Fernandes swapped Sporting CP for United for an initial fee of £46.5million (€55m) prior to the deadline and the Portugal international has already established himself as a key member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
President Buhari hails Sir Marc Wabara at 69
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with top banker and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, Sir Marc Wabara, as he turns 69 on Feb. 26.
Libya strongman ready to fight Turkish forces if talks fail
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar vowed on Friday to fight Turkish forces if peace talks in Geneva failed, in comments to a Russian news agency.
Nigeria to curb sale of tickets at railway stations
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, Friday, said it has engaged private sector operators to deploy electronic ticketing solution for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cut down on the purchase tickets at train stations.