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Niger governor assures corps members of adequate security, welfare
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has assured the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of adequate security and welfare for members in their places of primary assignments.
NYSC: No deployment of corps member to crisis prone areas in Niger
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator in Niger state, Mrs. Funmilayo Ajayi, has said that no Corps Member would be posted to Shiroro local government area and other areas that are prone to violence and attacks in the state.
NCC cautions subscribers against use of counterfeit handsets
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again cautioned telecom consumers to desist from the patronage and usage of counterfeit handsets and other substandard mobile devices in the country.
Proliferation of substandard mobile phones worries NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reiterated its call on telecom consumers to eschew patronage and usage of counterfeit handsets and other substandard mobile devices in the country.
Niger election: Voter apathy, vote buying characterise polls
Voter apathy and open vote buying were the hallmark of the governorship and House of Assembly election in Niger State.
Governor Sani Bello reiterates support for youth programmes
The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to supporting initiatives by individuals, groups and associations that are geared towards making youths viable.
Suspect: Kidnapping is a deadly game of chance
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended a member of a three-man gang of kidnappers operating in Kwakuti in the Paikoro Local Government Area of the state.
Torrential downpour cuts off Minna-Bida Road as bridge collapses
Following a heavy rainfall for four days, flood has cut off the road linking Minna with Bida in Niger state.
Police arrest cattle rustlers, recover 32 cows, 26 sheep in Niger
Two suspected cattle rustlers terrorising Eregi Fulani Camp in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state, have been arrested by the state Police Command.
Police stop PDP rally in Niger
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally slated for Saturday in Paiko, Niger State, has been postponed indefinitely.
FCT gets 10 additional voters’ registration centres – INEC official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added 10 more Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) centres to Abuja making it 32, an official has said.
Governor Sani Bello assures corps members of safety
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has pledged to provide adequate security and ensure the welfare of corps members posted to the various Local Government Areas in the state.
Court remands three for alleged stealing motorcycle
A magistrates’ court in Minna on Thursday ordered the remand in prison of three men: Abdullahi Umar, Ibrahim Isah and Saidu Lawal for alleged armed robbery.
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South Africa seizes Air Tanzania’s Airbus
South African authorities have impounded an Airbus 220-300 aircraft leased by Air Tanzania, the national flag carrier.
China frees consulate staff, protesters target ‘smart lampposts’
Chinese police said Saturday they released an employee at the British Consulate in Hong Kong as the city’s pro-democracy protesters took to the streets again, this time to call for the removal of “smart lampposts” that raised fears of stepped-up surveillance.
Protests to greet G7 Summit
The leaders of the G7 club of rich countries meet in southern France on Saturday, with the burning Amazon, diving stock markets and their own stark divisions giving little grounds for optimism.
NAF special forces destroy Boko Haram base, kill scores in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says that its fighter jets have destroyed more Boko Haram terrorist strongholds and killed scores of their fighters at Bula Korege on the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
President Buhari explains why he created police affairs ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met, behind closed doors, with the Northern Traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Oyo government to decongest Ibadan, create satellite towns
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NSE lists Greenwich Alpha ETF
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NGF: Special agric zones to attract $4 billion investments
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that the establishment of Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria has the potential of attracting between one to four billion dollars investments into the country.
Super Eagles defender Bundesliga debut ends in defeat
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Ayo Ogunsusi: Nigerian squash now recognised
The Chairman of the Squash Section of the Lagos Country Club, Barrister Ayo Ogunsusi, has expressed his delight with the level of professionalism exhibited at the just concluded 15th edition of the Cargolux Merchant Express International Squash Tournament.