FG deports French, Indian, Egyptian nationals

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola By Omeiza Ajayi The federal government has announced the deportation of 19 foreigners to their various countries. Those affected include French, Indian, Egyptian and Sri Lankan nationals. A statement from the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS on Friday stated that the deportation order was signed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. …

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Police arrest, parade 17 teachers, supervisors, principal for WAEC exam malpractices

The Police at Force headquarters on Friday paraded 17 suspects including School Principals, Teachers and Supervisors who were caught engaging in examination malpractices during the last West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in the country. The 17 suspects were arrested from Kano, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Rivers states while other suspects nabbed for similar malpractices in Delta, …

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Buhari renews appointments of CEOs of PTDF, PEF, NCDMB

President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointment of Dr Bello Aliyu Gusau as the Executive Secretary of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and Ahmed Bobboi as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF). Mr Femi Adesina, who confirmed the appointments in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said Simbi Wabote was also reappointed …

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Breaking: FG orders deportation of 10 Egyptians, 7 Sri-Lankans

The Federal Government has approved the deportation of 10 Egyptians and seven Sri-Lankans with immediate effect. Mr Sunday James, Public Relations Officer, Nigeira Immigration Service (NIS), disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. James said that the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbeshola, had …

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Oduduwa, Biafra agitators unite, give Nigerian govt referendum ultimatum

…Petitions UN, give Nigeria last chance for peaceful dissolution By Dapo Akinrefon Ahead of the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria on October 1, agitators of Biafra Republic in the southeast, and their Oduduwa counterparts in the southwest, yesterday, forged a common front to advance their cause of self-determination. This came as the bodies urged the …

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2 killed, many injured as truck rams into venue of wedding ceremony

By Ochuko Akuopha Tragedy struck at Umeh community, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, yesterday, as a truck rammed into the venue of a traditional marriage ceremony, killing two persons and leaving several others with various degrees of injuries. It was gathered that the truck was supplying blocks to a location in the community why …

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Sanwo-Olu flags off 377 road projects across 57 councils

by Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has flagged off the execution of 377 state-wide projects across all wards of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Area, LCDA in the state. The unprecedented intervention, according to Sanwo-Olu was in tandem with the promises made during the electioneering period. Sanwo-Olu …

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36 states sue FG, demand funding of state courts

President Muhammadu Buhari and AGF Abubakar Malami By Innocent Anaba The 36 states governors, through their respective Attorneys General and Commissioners for Justice, have dragged the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, before the Supreme Court over the failure of the Federal Government to fund the courts in …

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Bamzy Richies: Nigerian based afrobeat artist talks new single

Olaiya Olatunde Abdul-Lateef professionally known as “Bamzy Richies” Nigerian Based Afrobeat Artist, a performing craftsman was born in Ondo State, Nigeria and he has proved us he is here to stay after the release of his first project ‘Gains over Pain’ which featured Capdyse and has gained massive streams across all platforms and still counting and now he discusses his …

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COVID-19: NEDC to build molecular labs in the northeast states

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has said it will build Molecular laboratories in the north-east states. The MD/CEO of the commission, Mohammad Goni Alkali, said this yesterday, during a working visit to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the commission has earlier equipped a …

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Akwa Ibom Labour direct workers to join nationwide strike

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Workers in Akwa Ibom State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff. This directive is contained in a statement signed by the Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) comrade Sunny James made …

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Okorocha unveils new scholarship scheme at 58

…Lawan felicitates with former Imo gov Okorocha By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-Former Imo State governor and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, will on Tuesday unveil a new scholarship scheme for 58 ‘brilliant’ Nigerians to mark his 58 birthday anniversary. He said the gesture which is in partnership with the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), unlike …

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Reps adopt E-sittings, voting

By Tordue Salem The 9th House of Representatives, in fulfilment of its Legislative Agenda, has installed an electronic system for all of its proceedings. The House will, on resumption next week, discard voice voting and drop its reference to hard copies of instruments of legislation. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public …

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I take responsibility for APC loss of Edo ― Buhari

–Says he directed IGP to ensure election was free, fair –Tells Obaseki, I congratulate you ‘reluctantly’ –It‘ll be immoral for me to dump PDP—Obaseki President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja Friday said as the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, he would not escape taking responsibility for the loss …

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I take responsibility for APC loss of Edo ― Buhari

–Says he directed IGP to ensure election was free, fair –Tells Obaseki, I congratulate you ‘reluctantly’ –It‘ll be immoral for me to dump PDP—Obaseki President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja Friday said as the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, he would not escape taking responsibility for the loss …

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Delta Assembly organises 5-day workshop for committee members

By Festus Ahon, Asaba A five-day workshop for members of the Public Accounts Committee of the Delta State House of Assembly has opened in Asaba, with a charge on participants to take advantage of the training to add value and increase their efficiency. Speaker of the House, Chief Sherrif Oborevwori, while declaring the workshop open, said …

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Delta keys into FG plan to end open defecation by 2025

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State Government has restated its resolve to key into the Federal Government’s plan to end open defecation across the country by the year 2025. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Martins Okonta stated this during the opening ceremony of a one-day sensitization workshop of stakeholders …

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