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President Buhari greets Borno governor at 50
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as he hits the golden age of 50.
Governor Umara criticises some NGOs for inflating number of projects for IDPs
Gov. Babagana Umara of Borno on Saturday criticised some NGOs for inflating the number of projects they claimed to have constructed for internally displaced persons in the state.
Governor Shettima: I’m handing over to one of the most honest politicians in Borno
The outgoing governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has said he is confident the state will move to the next level of speedy development because he is handing over power to one of the most honest persons in the state.
Victims Support Fund to launch 2019 rain-fed farming intervention in Northeast
The Victims Support Fund (VSF) in continuation of the implementation of its 2019 programmes targeted at restoring livelihood to victims of insurgency is set to launch its agro based intervention in Borno.
FEC approves N1.8 billion for rehabilitation of railway village, N2.6 billion for FCT contracts
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N1.8 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of buildings of railway village in Agbo, Delta.
Qatar sends $30 million in aid to Gaza Strip
A Qatari envoy has delivered 30 million dollars in aid to the Gaza Strip, Head of the Qatari Committee for the Reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, Mohamed el-Amadi, said on Tuesday.
Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction’ll take decades – chief architect
The chief architect at Germany’s Cologne Cathedral on Tuesday reckoned the reconstruction after the fire in Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral will take decades.
Borno governor-elect vows to address root cause of Boko Haram
Professor Babagana Umara Zulum , the Borno state governor-elect on Wednesday said the priority of his administration would be to address the root cause of Boko Haram insurgency.
Borno elections: Addressing root cause of Boko Haram would be priority – governor-elect
The governor-elect of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara, on Wednesday said addressing the root cause of Boko Haram would be the priority of his administration.
INEC presents certificate of return to Borno governor-elect, legislators
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday in Maiduguri, presented Certificate of Return to Borno governor-elect, Babagana Zulum.
Edo NUJ congratulates Governor Obaseki over electoral victory
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Edo State Council on Tuesday congratulated Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, for the victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded House of Assembly Elections in the State.
Lagos council to reconstruct roads, drainage to boost development
In a bid to improve infrastructure development in the community, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos state says it is set to embark on the reconstruction of roads and drainage across the city.
Federal government, World Bank commend Yobe for payment of counterpart funds
The Federal Government and the World Bank have commended Yobe government for its support through the payments of counterpart funds of Fadama projects.”
APC: Nigerians’re waiting to reward Muhammadu Buhari in 2019
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has urged opposition political parties to forget about winning the 2019 presidential election on the ground that the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari is unbeatable because of what the party described as landmark achievements of the present administration.
Jones Erue: No vacancy in Aso Rock
The State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue has said Deltans are enthusiastic in their readiness to return President Muhammadu Buhari to power following his sterling leadership qualities.
PCNI trains journalists on conflict, humanitarian reporting
The Presidential Committee on Northeast Initiative (PCNI) has trained 20 journalists on conflict and humanitarian reporting in Borno, to fast track reconstruction and rehabilitation of the zone.
Don commends Muhammadu Buhari for restoring hope in North-East
Prof. Abdulmumini Sa'ad, the Provost, Federal College of Education Yola, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his administration’s efforts in restoring peace and hope to the people of North-East.
Enugu government to float equipment trust fund
Enugu State Government is to establish equipment trust fund for young people with technical and vocational skills, Chairman of the state Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Obi Kama, has said.
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Algeria army chief orders clampdown on protesters
In his speech that was published by the Defense Ministry, Gaid Salah said that, for some people, coming into Algiers from other regions has become a ``pretext to justify dangerous behavior'' and a way to swell crowds.
Emir Sanusi lauds President Buhari’s economic advisory council
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) comprising first-rate professionals and academics.
Xenophobia: Foreign affairs minister didn’t disobey Hose of Reps – ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegation credited to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, refused to appear before the House to respond to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Oseloka Obaze: Central bank cashless policy discriminatory
Former diplomat and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2017 election in Anambra State, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, has faulted the new policy on cash withdrawal and deposit by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, describing it as discriminatory.
IPOB drags Generals Gowon, Obasanjo, others to court over their roles during civil war
The struggle for the actualize of the sovereign state of Biafra has taken a new dimension with a group known as Customary Government of the Indigenous People of Biafra, CG-IPOB, dragging former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, rtd, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Attorney-General of the Federation to Federal High Court Enugu.
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Kogi SSG testifies against deputy governor
The Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SSG), Mrs Folashade Ayoade-Arike, on Monday entered the witness box to testify at the panel hearing investigating allegations of gross misconduct against the deputy governor of the state, Elder Simon Achuba.
Closure of borders not solution to smuggling – ECOWAS Parliament
The ECOWAS Parliament on Monday appealed to the Nigerian government to reopen its closed borders as it hampers on the implementation of free trade movement within the ECOWAS region.
NULGE group lauds Ebonyi governor’s performance
The National leadership of “Young Workers’ Committee’’, an arm of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has lauded the efforts of Ebonyi Gov. Dave Umahi in developing the state.
Dangote shuts Kano tomato plant again
Dangote Tomato plant in Kano has been shut again, six months after it resumed operations from an almost three-year shut down.
Dana Air takes delivery of first Boeing 737 aircraft
Nigerian carrier, Dana Air, has given its strategic route expansion plan a push with the arrival in Lagos of one of its newly acquired Boeing 737 aircraft.