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Babagana Zulum: Bauchi governor will soon join APC
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, will join the All Progressives Congress soon, the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has stated.
North East governors: Mambila power project exists only on paper
North East Governors Forum has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to fast-track work on the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project.
Borno governor urges Nigerian government to seek external support to end insurgency
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has called on the federal government to seek external support from neighbouring countries, in order to end insurgencies in Nigeria.
Police parade 48 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 48 suspects for arrested for various crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cybercrime, money doublers among others.
NSIP: Nigerian government trains 57 independent monitors in Taraba
The Federal Government has trained 57 Independent Monitors to observe programme beneficiaries for the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) in Taraba State.
Police identify five flash-points, launch Operation Puff Adder II in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Police Command Thursday identified five flashes prone to banditry, kidnapping cultism and other criminal activities ravaging the state to enable the command mount aggressive operations in the state.
PDP: Lai Mohammed’s outburst confirms APC’s membership registration a sham
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday stated that the outburst of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, dismissing the much hyped All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration exercise and calling for its cancellation have further confirmed that the exercise is a huge scam.
NEMA distributes relief materials to flood victims in Taraba
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun distribution of relief materials to the 1,717 households affected by the 2020 flood disaster in 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Taraba.
President Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarship to 110 ex-NYSC members
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the pursuit of post-graduate studies up to doctoral level in any university in Nigeria.
Gunmen kill policeman, injure four displaced persons in Taraba
Unknown gunmen yesterday attacked a mobile police checkpoint in Chanchanji village of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing a police officer.
Gunmen abduct Taraba deputy governor’s aide
Gunmen have kidnapped Bala Baba, the Personal Assistant to Taraba State Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu.
Gunmen abduct Taraba NLC chairman
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Taraba State, Comrade Peter Jediel, has been abducted by gunmen.
Taraba governor urges Nigerian government to allow all citizens to buy AK47 rifles
Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku on Wednesday, asked Federal Government of Nigeria to allow all citizens own licensed guns in order to secure themselves, insisting that security has degenerated.
Ex-President Obasanjo: Type of restructuring Nigeria needs
Speaking on the clamour for restructuring, the former military Head of State between 1976 and 1979, said his understanding and recommendation of and on the subject centred around devolution of power, responsibility and resources.
27 wedding guests kidnapped in Taraba
No fewer than 27 wedding guests have been kidnapped by gunmen along Wukari-Takum road in Taraba state.
Gunmen kill two policemen, one other in Taraba, Delta
Two policemen were, Monday, reportedly ambushed and killed by gunmen while returning to their duty post in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Gunmen ambush, kill two policemen in Taraba
The deceased officers who are attached to Karim Lamido local government division of the police force were killed along Jen road.
Taraba governor asks police to fish out killers of council chairman
Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, on Monday, condemned the kidnapping and assassination of Ardo-Kola Council Chairman, Salihu Dovo.
Pioneer Taraba speaker Anthony Danburam passes on
The pioneer Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Mr Anthony Danburam, has passes on.
Gunmen kidnap, kill Taraba council boss
The Chairman of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, Salihu Dovo, has been killed by gunmen who kidnapped him early Sunday morning, local residents have said.
Twelve health workers test positive to coronavirus in Taraba
Twelve health workers comprising of three doctors and nine nurses have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.
Taraba: Striking resident doctors demand beyond hazard allowance
As resident doctors strike in Taraba state enters week three, the state government, Tuesday said the demands of the aggrieved doctors were beyond the payment of COVID-19 hazard and inducement allowance.
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Rivers governor: Good infrastructure reward for people’s resistance when army ‘tried to rig’ election
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said the construction of eight flyover bridges in Port Harcourt alongside other critical infrastructure is in a mark of appreciation to the people of Rivers whom he commended for, in his words, having resisted ‘the Army and other security agencies [when they] tried to rig [the 2019] election’ in the state.
ASUSS lauds Nigerian government over recognition as legal trade union
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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army commanding officer, four others laid to rest in Borno
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Delta governor seeks partnership with NIMASA in maritime
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday said the State Government would partner Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to develop the state’s maritime potential.
Timo Werner: I feel guilty over Frank Lampard sacking
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Senator Saraki: President Buhari should provide leadership in tackling insecurity
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday, called for a concerted effort to put an end to the myriads of problems facing Nigeria, saying the insecurity challenges in the country were beyond President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
U.S. destroyer docks in Sudan for the first time in decades
A U.S. naval destroyer docked on Sudan’s Red Sea coast on Monday in the latest sign of thawing relations with the United States, a day after a visit by a Russian frigate.
FAO: Global food prices rise for nine straight month in February
Global food prices rose for the ninth conservative month in February, led by sugar and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has said.