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Nigerian law school rejects graduates of Benin republic university
The Council of Legal Education has reiterated its ban on Law graduates of the Houdegbe North American University, Cotonou, Benin Republic from being admitted into the Nigerian Law School.
Bauchi procures N759 million patrol vehicles to fight banditry, kidnapping
The Bauchi State Government yesterday disclosed that it had earmarked N759 million to procure patrol vehicles to support the fight against banditry, kidnapping and other criminal elements across the state.
Bauchi purchases security vehicles worth N759.5 million to fight armed bandits, kidnappers
Bauchi State Government is to purchase Jac Pick Up vehicles at the cost of N759.5 million at N15 million each to support security agencies in the state to fight kidnappers and armed banditry.
Nigeria’s president hails peaceful elections in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday showered praises on the outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, and the citizens of the country for the peaceful and successful conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 27.
Nigeria declares January 2021 AfCFTA campaign month
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo made the declaration ahead of January 1, 2021 take off the AfCFTA while calling on Nigerians, particularly industrialists to take advantage of the inherent opportunities to promote Made-in-Nigeria goods.
IFDC, EBID sign pact to boost agriculture in West Africa
The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) for the improvement of soil health and plant nutrition in West Africa.
President Buhari congratulates Ghana’s Akufo-Addo on re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election for a second term in office.
Boko Haram: We’ve done well in North-east – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration has done well in the North-east, the scene of the Boko Haram insurgency.
President Buhari urges governors to stop rogues from sabotaging oil installations
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked governors to stop local rogues from sabotaging oil installations across the country.
#EndSARS: Violent protests will no longer be allowed – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja ended a meeting with the 36 state governors on the issue of security with a charge to them to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering that will aid the work of security agencies.
Governor Zulum: We’re better under President Buhari despite recent killings
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has said no one should be blinded by the recent killing of 43 rice farmers to pass judgment on the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to checkmate Boko Haram insurgency.
Aviation Day: Minister tasks stakeholders on keeping faith with Nigerian government’s roadmap
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has urged stakeholders to keep faith with the roadmap developed by the Federal Government, as the world marks the 2020 International Civil Aviation Day.
ECOWAS, NEMA collaborate on disaster risk management
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the strengthening of the capacity of disaster risk management agencies at local, states and national levels as well as other stakeholders in disaster response.
Boko Haram: Governor Zulum urges President Buhari to engage mercenaries to clear Sambisa
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Monday, gave six recommendations to President Muhammadu Buhari to check the lingering Boko Haram crisis in the North-East.
Stakeholders advocate for synergy between education, health sector
This is coming as Stakeholders in Nigerian Education and Health sectors called on Government and other partners to provide strong political commitment and support for adolescents and young people’s access to Family Life HIV Education (FLHE) and sexual reproductive health services.
President Buhari urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and stability in the country.
ECOWAS Parliament to foster closer relations with National Assemblies – Speaker
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis, has said that there is a urgent need to build closer relationship between the sub-regional Parliament and the Parliaments in Member States.
Transport ministers from West, Central Africa meet over regional maritime bank
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has met his West and Central Africa counterparts to deliberate on the establishment of a Maritime bank, according to a statement by his Media Assistant, Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni.
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Presidency: Ondo governor’s quit order on herdsmen unconstitutional
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Ghana election: John Mahama demands original copies of collation forms
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President Buhari to inaugurate national oil and gas centre in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday inaugurate the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre (NOGEC), Lagos.
Official: Ado-Ekiti federal polytechnic resumes January 18
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, has announced Monday, Jan. 18 as its resumption date for the start of academic activities in the Institution, Mrs Kehinde Ekanem, the institution’s Registrar, said in a circular, on Saturday.
Delta governor congratulates ace comedian Gordons at 50
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has congratulated award-winning ace comedian, Godwin Komone, popularly known as “Gordons” as he clocked 50 on January 15, 2021.
Official: Nigerian military destroys seven more Boko Haram gun trucks
The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian military said the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed additional seven gun trucks, and eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists who attempted to reinforce attack at Marte, in Borno.
Lagos enforces ‘no face mask, no entry’ into Alausa secretariat
Lagos State Government on Wednesday embarked on strict enforcement of COVID-19 safety protocols on staff and visitors at the state’s Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the virus.