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Nigeria: We need weapons, platforms to fight terrorists
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the nation needs more weapons and platforms to win the insurgency war.
NIMET: No justification for unions’ strike
The management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, Friday, insisted that there is no justification for the threat of going on strike by the joint union of workers- Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals and the National Union of Air Transport Employees as most of the issues raised are being urgently addressed.
Miyetti Allah urges Nigerian government, others to extend palliatives to members
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged all tiers of government to extend palliatives to the pastoralists community to cushion the effects of Coronavirus pandemic on them.
Kaduna promises cash backing for nutrition budget releases
The Kaduna State Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, promised cash backing of nutrition budget releases brought before it, to ensure the implementation of nutrition programmes in the state.
WHO sends experts to South Africa to help fight pandemic
The World Health Organisation has deployed a team of health experts to South Africa to assist the country contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Edo guber: Why we are different from Comrade Oshiomhole, Pastor Ize-Iyamu – deputy governor
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has said officials of the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki are different from former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the party’s governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Edo guber: Governor Obaseki alleges plot to intimidate, arrest supporters
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has accused the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of planning violence and importing arms to intimidate and harass his supporters as the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election nears.
Eid-el Kabir: PDP House of Reps caucus urge Muslim faithful to pray for peaceful...
The People’s Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives has urged urged Muslim faithful in the country to use the occasion of this year’s Eid el Kabir celebration to pray for peaceful coexistence.
Eid-el-Kabir: AMAC chairman tasks residents on sacrifice, love
Mr Abdullahi Candido, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has felicitated Muslim Faithfuls in the area council and the country, as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
United States expands metals sanctions on Iran
The United States has expanded the scope of its metals sanctions on Iran with the addition of 22 specific materials “connected to its nuclear, military or ballistic missile programmes.”
Private schools, eateries, others to benefit from Delta government’s tax waiver
Delta Government on Wednesday said Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the state would benefit from the tax waivers as measures to cushion the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on their businesses.
Customs in Seme intercepts 136,350 litres of petrol, 79 used cars
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted 79 used vehicles known as ‘Tokunbo’ and 136,350 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) called petrol in the last six months.
NSITF Probe: Middle Belt group berates Rep Faleke
The Middle Belt Emancipation Movement, MEM, has described as biased and sentimental statement credited to the former Commissioner for Information in Kogi State, Tom Ohikere, on the disagreement between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, and the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke.
Kwara revises 2020 budget to N115 billion
Kwara State government executive council has approved slashing of the 2020 budget to N114, 791,853,968, a 29.4 per cent decrease from the approved budget of N162,487,666,170, a fallout of dwindling revenue arising from COVID-19 pandemic and steep global economic slowdown.
Oyo approves issuance of N100 billion private bond for ‘priority projects’
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the issuance of a N100 billion private bond tagged “Oyo Prosperity Bond” to facilitate the execution of priority projects that will further drive economic development.
Central bank’s non-interest intervention program excites Sultan of Sokoto, NSCIA
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for releasing guidelines for the non-interest version of all its intervention programmes.
Ekiti shifts reopening of churches, mosques to August 14
The Ekiti State Government has postponed the reopening date of worship centres earlier scheduled for July 17 to August 14.
Nigeria to implement policies, programme towards revamping mineral sector
Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, on Thursday, said the ministry was implementing policies and programmes geared towards revamping the sector to an enviable position.
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One dead in fresh Ivory Coast clashes over president’s re-election bid
At least one person was killed in clashes in Ivory Coast on Saturday in the latest violence sparked by President Alassane Ouattara’s controversial decision to run for a third term in October.
NCFront: DSS invites ex-Reps Speaker over TV interview
The Department of State Services has invited a former member of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’aba, for questioning on Monday.
UAE donates 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Nigeria
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday donated 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to the Nigerian Government to support it in its response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Two coronavirus patients discharged in Kwara
Two patients who tested negative for the coronavirus pandemic were discharged in Kwara on Friday.
China loans: Nothing bad in borrowing – minister
The minister insisted that Nigeria is effectively utilizing the funds it borrowed from China and elsewhere for infrastructural development and job creation.
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Lagos reverses 10% service charge for trips in e-hailing platforms
Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, hinted that the state government has reversed the plan to impose 10 per cent service charge on every trip made through e-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt, just as the commencement date for the implementation of the levies to be imposed on the operators was moved by a week to August 27, 2020.
Tribunal affirms Senator Diri’s election as Bayelsa governor
The three-man panel took the decision today a month after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by a former aspirant of the Bayelsa governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, Timi Alaibe, challenging the candidacy of Senator Diri in the November 2019 election
441 First class graduates take Oyo teaching service test
The Oyo State Government has said that a total of 441 First Class graduates in different fields applied for the computer-based test that commenced in Ibadan on Tuesday.
#BBNaija becomes most-watched entertainment live stream on Showmax
Showmax, an internet television service, on Friday said the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show had become the most popular entertainment live stream on that platform
Donny van de Beek admits Manchester United, Real Madrid move may be off due...
Donny van de Beek says he is "proud" to play for Ajax and will not complain if he does not get a move away from the club amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.