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Muhammadu Buhari: Federal government to partner ICAN for nation’s rapid development
The Federal Government says it will partner with meaningful organisations like the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to ensure rapid development of the country.
Plateau United unveil Abdu Maikaba as new technical adviser on three-year deal
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Plateau United, have unveiled Abdu Maikaba as their new technical adviser on a three-year contract.
Why we prefer fairly-used underwear – Abia women
The business of fairly-used female underwear now enjoy high patronage among the womenfolk in Umuahia, Abia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Association seeks protection for nurses, midwives
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called on government and security to protect its members from attacks, killings and abductions across the country.
LASTMA deploys special squad for Apapa gridlock
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has deployed a special squad to tackle the unending gridlock that has locked down Apapa and other areas of Lagos.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu spotted in Jerusalem
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been spotted in Jerusalem in a video circulating online.
FIVB: Nigeria to participate in World U-19 boys championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) on Friday approved the qualification of Nigeria’s U-19 boys national team to the World Championship in Tunisia in 2019.
Lai Mohammed: Why federal government is engaging foreign media, think tanks
The Federal Government says it is engaging foreign media organisations, networks and think tanks to shape their opinions on the true position of things and correct the negative narratives about the country and President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Imo traditional rulers sue for abolition of Osu caste system
Traditional rulers in Ikeduru Local Government Area in Imo have expressed their willingness to abolish the Osu caste system in their communities if there is a law to that effect.
Muhammadu Buhari assures Saudi Arabia on stronger ties
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Abuja, assured the government of Saudi Arabia of stronger bilateral relations, even as he hails them for creating a more enabling environment for pilgrims who visited in 2018.
Brazil to inject $1.1b into Nigeria’s agriculture
The Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, says Brazil will soon inject 1.1 billion dollars into Nigeria’s agriculture.
AWCON: CAF picks two Nigerian referees
Nigeria’s Madu Patience and Mimisen Iyorhe were listed when the Confederation of African Football released the list of referees that will officiate at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.
Journalists task federal government on poverty reduction, social justice
The Journalist Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative has called on federal government to urgently address the rising level of poverty, exclusion of the poor and vulnerable in the society.
Ifeanyi Okowa calls for end to death penalty
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday added his voice to the call to end death sentences in the country.
Femi Falana: Crude oil worth $12.7 billion stolen under Goodluck Jonathan
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says $12.7 billion worth of crude oil was stolen from Nigeria between 2011 and 2014.
ActionAid calls on FG to promptly rescue Alice Loksha, Leah Sharibu, others
An international humanitarian organization, ActionAid Nigeria, yesterday, called on the Federal Government, to promptly rescue of Alice Loksha, Leah Sharibu, and others still in the captivity of Boko Haram.
Muhammadu Buhari praises Goodluck Jonathan for peaceful handover
President Muhammadu Buhari has again praised his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, for peacefully handing over in 2015.
Atiku Abubakar: I will retire Muhammadu Buhari back to Daura
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will “retire” President Muhammadu Buhari back to Daura in 2019.
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Jim Ovia launches ‘Africa Rise and Shine’ in New York
The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia recently launched his book, Africa Rise and Shine in New York. This prestigious event happened on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and had foreign dignitaries and private sector captains of industry in attendance.
Mauricio Pochettino: I’m not available for Argentina job
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has alerted the Argentine FA that he is not available to replace Jorge Sampaoli as La Albiceleste coach.
Muhammadu Buhari: Federal government to partner ICAN for nation’s rapid development
The Federal Government says it will partner with meaningful organisations like the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to ensure rapid development of the country.
NAF chief assures Agatu residents of end to herders’ attack
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has assured the people of Agatu, a riverside community in Benue, that days of horror from herdsmen are over .
Akwa Ibom APC dares PDP over alleged protest plan
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to stage a counter protest against the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel if the plan to protest against the APC government would go ahead.
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Kogi East PDP delegates warn against imposition of candidate
Delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Kogi East Senatorial District of the State have expressed concern over the fate of the party if the avowed primary election to elect standard bearer at the senatorial election were hijacked.
Niger government invests N4.6 billion into health sector
The Niger Government has sunk N4.6 billion into improving the state’s health institutions in the last three years, according to Dr. Makun Sidi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health.
OBJ-Atiku meeting: I went to witness reconciliation not endorse – Matthew Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that his meeting with Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar was to serve as witness to the peaceful reconciliation of a prolonged dispute between the two leaders.
My husband romances our daughter – Woman tells court
An Ibadan-based businesswoman, Mrs Aminat Adeshina, on Monday, sought the order of an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court, Ibadan, to dissolve her 22-year-old marriage to one Akeem Adeshina, for allegedly caressing their daughter.
Obadiah Mailafia: I’ll grow Nigeria’s economy if elected president in 2019
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has assured that he will implement various economic policies that will help to grow the nation’s economy, if elected Nigeria’s president in 2019.