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Federal government blames insecurity on poor logistics, insufficient ammunition
The Federal Government has blamed the spate of killings in the country on poor logistics, insufficient weapons and ammunition, indiscipline, poor attitude to duty, and poor welfare among the personnel of the security agencies in the field.
Ango Abdullahi: 12 million northern kids out of school
Professor Ango Abdullahi, former Vice Chancellor of the premier northern university, the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has said that there are about 12 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, most of who are from the northern part of the country.
Two toddlers drown in Jigawa
Two boys who attempted swimming in a pond in Gantsa village of Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State have drowned.
Police arrest gang leader Dangari, others
Suspected gang leader, Mr. Umar Ibrahim, alias “Dangari” and 32 of his members belonging to Sarasuka, have been arrested in Jos.
Eid-el-Fitr: FRSC warn skaters to stay off Kaduna roads
The Kaduna Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday warned skaters in the state to stay off the roads or have their skating shoes confiscated.
FRSC calls for separate bicycle lanes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on the Kaduna State Government to provide bicycle lanes in its urban roads and other cycling facilities at traffic intersections.
Katsina government assists fire victims in Funtua with N2.5 million
Katsina State Government has donated N2.5 million to five traders who lost their GSM shops to a recent fire incident in Funtua town.
INEC: 47,718 PVCs ready for collection in Gombe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 47,718 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) are ready for collection in Gombe State.
Opposition parties boycott Kaduna council polls
The parties, under the aegis of Coalition of Political Parties in Kaduna State, made their stand known at a press conference on Friday in Kaduna.
Boko Haram commanders surrender to Nigerian Army
Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said two Boko Haram commanders and the insurgents’ physician have surrendered to Nigerian Army.
FRSC receives fire fighting truck from Kaduna govt
Kaduna State Government has donated a brand new fire-fighting truck to the Federal Road Safety Corps [FRSC].
FRSC confirms death of NYSC member in trailer-motorcycle crash
The Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a Youth Corps member, Oyeleke Ajani, as one of the two people killed on Thursday in an accident involving a Trailer and motorcycle in Kaduna.
Kidnappers abduct VOA reporter’s wife, child in Kaduna
Suspected kidnappers on Wednesday abducted the wife and child of a reporter with the Voice of America (VOA) in Kaduna.
20 die in auto accident along Kaduna-Abuja expressway
No fewer than 20 people died in a ghastly motor accident along Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Sunday night.
2017: Accidents claimed 416 lives in Kaduna – FRSC
No fewer than 416 people lost their lives in 593 accidents involving 882 vehicles and 4,688 people in Kaduna State from January to December 2017.
INEC decries poor continuous voter registration turnout in Gombe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decried the poor turnout of residents to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Gombe State .
Police arrest 28 suspected kidnappers, armed robbery gang
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 28 suspects for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger.
Police kill 2 suspected killers of Youth leader in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force has killed two suspected killers of a Youth Leader, Haru Manya, in Sabon Gaya in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
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37 SDP chairmen reject Jerry Gana, fault ruling
The 37 state party chairmen of the Social Democratic Party, including that of the Federal Capital Territory have rejected the Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf-led court order which declared Prof. Jerry Gana as the presidential candidate of the party.
Muhammadu Bindow cautions against abusive words
Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has warned youths in the country to shun the use of abusive words on elders and leaders in the society.
Atiku Abubakar: I can’t wait for presidential debate
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says he cannot wait for the 2019 presidential debate.
Fuel tanker lost control in Ogun
The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps in Sango-Ota, Ogun, said danger was averted on Saturday when a tanker laden with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit lost control at Ilo-Awera, Toll-Gate.
PAP: Charles Dokubo calls for sustainable peace in Niger Delta
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, has called on stakeholders to seek lasting peace in the Niger Delta region.
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NRM presidential candidate vows to ban public officers from sending children to private schools
A presidential candidate on the platform of National Rescue Movement (NRM), Usman Ibrahim Alhaji, has vowed to ban all public office holders in Nigeria from sending their children to private schools, if elected in 2019 general election.
Kashim Shettima tells aggrieved APC aspirants in Ekiti, Ondo to embrace peace
The National Peace and Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Monday appealed to aggrieved aspirants and members of the party in Ekiti and Ondo states to embrace peace.
US says March 1 ‘hard deadline’ for trade deal with China
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says trade negotiations with China need to reach successful end by March 1 or new tariffs will be imposed, clarifying there is “hard deadline” after a week of confusion among administration advisers
House of Reps to probe BPE chief over planned sale of Afam power plant
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committee on Privatization and Commercialization to commence probe on the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), over his plans to sell the Afam Power Plc as scrap, asking the National Council on Privatization (NCP) to immediately suspend the processes.
Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 budget presentation under threat as National Assembly workers go on strike
The 2019 budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari next week is under serious threat as the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria has vowed to embark of four days warning strike over unpaid allowances.