Year: 2019

BREAKING: Onoja replaces Simon Achuba as Kogi Deputy Gov

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The running mate to Governor Yahaya Bello in the November 16 governorship election for Kogi State, Edward Onoja, will be sworn in on Saturday as the new Deputy Governor of the state. NAN reports that a seven-member Judicial Panel of Enquiry was set up by the State Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah, on August 26 to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct leveled against erswhile deputy governor Simon Achuba. Chairman of the panel, Barrister John Baiyeshea, flanked by six other members of the panel, submitted the report to the Speaker,…

Niger State Govt Pledges To Sustain Synergy With Security Agencies

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Niger State Government has restated its commitment to sustain synergy with security agencies in other to enhance protection of lives and property of its Citizens. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello made this known when he visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu in Abuja. Governor Sani Bello said the present administration’s support and collaboration with the various security agencies in the state has helped in improving on the already existing peaceful coexistence and minimizing activities of illegal miners in the state. “My…

FG Seeks India’s Support For Nigeria’s Film Industry

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has enjoined the Indian Government to support Nigeria’s film industry with the technology that will enhance the quality of films produced in the country. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Friday when he received the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Abhay Thakur, on a courtesy visit to his office. “I think Bollywood is probably the biggest film industry in the world, closely followed by Nigeria, but while we are proud of what Nollywood is doing in terms of…

President Buhari Celebrates Gowon At 85, Says He Is A Living Legend, Symbol Of National Unity

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President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday, he described him as a living legend and symbol of national unity. As Nigeria’s youngest leader since Independence, President Buhari affirmed that Gen. Gowon’s visionary leadership style, wisdom and disciplined outlook kept the country as one, extolling the former Head of State for faith and steadfastness in God in times of adversity, and courageously pursuing the interest of majority Nigerians for a unified and stronger country. The President believed the elder statesman laid…

Gov Sani-Bello Pledges Support For SFH Team …..as society begins free distribution of over 3 million long-lasting Insecticidal Nets

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello said the state is opened to partnering with organizations and agencies that will add value to the state in the areas of development and healthy living. The Governor spoke through his Chief of Staff, Malam Ibrahim Balarabe when he received members of the Society for Family Health on an advocacy visit to the state on Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Replacement and other Malaria Interventions. The Governor described the Health sector as a priority in his administration, he stated that the advocacy on malaria was a welcomed…

Poland To Support Nigeria in Preserving Artifacts, Monuments

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced on Thursday that Poland has offered to support Nigeria in preserving the nation’s cultural artifacts and monuments, The Minister made the announcement in Abuja when he received the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Joan Magdalene Tarnawska. “The highlight of our discussion this morning is Her Excellency’s offer that Poland is willing to assist Nigeria in giving us the technology to preserve some of our artifacts and our monuments and we are looking forward to the formal proposal from Poland because this…

UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION: DPA Asks NASS To Conduct Public Hearing on Abuse of Prosecutory Power by Police

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The Due Process Advocates Foundation (DPA) has asked the National Assembly to conduct holistic public hearing on continuous abuse of prosecutory power by Nigerian Police which was uncovered by Investigation carried out by Fisayo Soyombo. Fisayo Soyombo an investigative journalist spent two weeks in detention ,five days in a Police cell and eight as an inmate in Ikoyi Prison to track corruption in Nigeria’s criminal justice system, beginning from the moment of arrest by the Police to the point of release from prison. The Group made this known in statement…

3 Fake Journalists Arrested in National Assembly Trying To Extort Petroleum Minister

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Three young men parading themselves as Journalists in National Assembly, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police. Ibrahim Bello, Joseph Andor and Balarabe Umar, were picked at the House of Representatives wing of the National Assembly Thursday afternoon, while attempting to extort money from the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva. Sylva, who was at the National Assembly for a budget defence for his ministry, was said to have asked for the Chairman of the Press Corps after a briefing. But one of the arrested persons suspiciously presented…

NASFAT Inaugurates New Exco

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Following the outcome of the Shurah report submitted to the Board of Trustees and the National Council of Elders of Nasrul Lahi l fatih Society NASFAT recently, a new set of officials to run the Society from 2019 through 2021 has been chosen While receiving the report, the Chairman of Board of Trustees NASFAT, also Chairman of the joint session, Alhaji Abdullateef Adewale Olasupo, commended the Shura Committee led by its Chairman Alhaji Afunku for carrying out a painstaking job of selecting the best and experienced leaders for the Society.…

ONITSHA EXPLOSION: President Buhari Sympathises With Victims

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a mother and her child as a result of an oil tanker accident in Onitsha, in Anambra State. Reacting to the incident on Wednesday, President Buhari said: “I am profoundly touched by the sight of the charred remains of an innocent mother and her child who are victims of this tragedy.” According to the President, “I also extend my sympathies to other victims of the explosion whose houses, shops and other property were destroyed in the mishap.” The President explained…