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Oba Ogunwusi: South-west does not want war
Speaking on behalf of other traditional leaders in the region, he revealed that the challenge in the southwestern part of the country is real as most rural communities have been occupied by strange people.
President Buhari urges religious leaders emulate Imam Abdullahi after US honour
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight over the International Religious Freedom Award conferred on Imam Abubakar Abdullahi of Nigeria by the U.S. Department of State.
NECA: Signing of AfCFTA an error
The raging controversies over the signing of African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement by President Muhammadu Buhari got another big voice on Wednesday in person of the Director-General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr Timothy Olawale.
Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila meet with President Buhari over insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, where issues of national interest were deliberated upon.
President Buhari, ECOWAS Bank boss meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the President of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Bashir Mamman Ifo.
President Buhari: Security tops my agenda
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said successes recorded in degrading terrorists in the North East will be extended to various parts of the country experiencing challenges.
President Buhari: Critics of insecurity not patriotic
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that those criticising insecurity in the country are not patriotic.
President Buhari, NMA panel meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the National Officers Committee (NOC) of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Insecurity: Senate backs move to deploy troops on highways
The Senate has thrown its weight behind the idea mooted by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the military to be deployed to the nation’s highways to stem growing insecurity.
In Pictures: President Buhari hosts National Assembly leadership
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the Leadership of the National Assembly to Dinner at the State House, Abuja.
President Buhari: Only tested, trusted will make my ministerial list
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will no longer nominate unknown persons for ministerial positions.
President Buhari: I will only appoint people I know
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will no longer nominate unknown persons for ministerial positions but only tested hands.
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lekki, Admiralty toll plaza free on Thursday
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday July 11, a toll free day during the morning and evening peak hours for vehicles plying the Lekki and Admiralty toll plaza in Lekki and Ikoyi.
Segun Awolowo: Nigeria’s zero oil plan targets $150 billion revenue
The Executive Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council ( NEPC), Mr Segun Awolowo, says plans are on by the Council to raise 150 billion dollars revenue from sources outside the nation’s oil sector in the next 15 years.
Edo PDP vows to sue Governor Obaseki if he cedes land for Ruga settlement
The Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State chapter, has vowed to drag Governor Godwin Obaseki to court if he cedes land for the planned Ruga settlement.
President Buhari explains support for ICC
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said that Nigeria will continue to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) as much as possible to enable it fulfil its mandate.
President Buhari swears-in chairman, members of RMAFC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday swore in the Chairman and thirty Commissioners of Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission at the State House.
Afenifere demands free education, security, jobs, others
Yoruba leaders on Tuesday renewed their call for true federalism as the recipe for peace and progress in Nigeria.
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NEMA: Shiites burnt down two quick response ambulances
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Monday accused members of the Shiite group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, of burning down two ambulances at the Agency’s Emergency Response and Ambulance Bays (ERABs) in Abuja.
NSE indices resume with 40% loss amid profit taking
Activities on the nation’s bourse opened for the week on Monday on downward posture, with crucial market indices shedding 0.40 per cent.
Winifred Oyo-Ita: Unrealistic demands by labour unions hampering implementation of new minimum wage
The Federal Government has revealed that the new minimum wage of N30,000 is yet to be implemented in full across the board in the Federal Civil Service because of unrealistic demands of the labour unions.
Tribunal: PDP tenders 241 exhibits against Governor Ganduje’s election
Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the March 23 Governorship election in Kano State, on Monday, tendered 241 exhibits before the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
Federal government set to deploy biogas for power generation
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja affirmed its readiness to deploy biogas for electricity generation in the country.
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Suspect: We were trained in Libya, wanted $30 million ransom for Daura’s traditional head
One of the 13 suspects, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who abducted the traditional head of Daura, Magajin Daura, Alhaji Musa Umar, has disclosed that they were trained in Libya, adding that they demanded $30 million ransom for his release.
Newcastle have deal in place for Hoffenheim’s Joelinton
While Newcastle reportedly prepare to make Steve Bruce their next manager, the Magpies will try to wrap up their first purchase of the summer window.
Serap drags senior Nigerian officials to ICC ‘for leaving 13.2 million children out of...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to Mrs. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging her to use her “good offices to investigate whether the problem of out-of-school children in Nigeria, and the failure of the Nigerian authorities over the years to address it amount to violence against children and crimes against humanity within the jurisdiction of the ICC.”
Afcon: Third place finish, great achievement for young Super Eagles – Alex Iwobi
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Rivers government moves to end terror attacks on waterways
Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has reiterated the State Government’s determination to totally terminate terror attacks on the state’s marine corridor.