2021 Budget: North East Debt Commission gets zero allocation for capital expenditure

As Humanitarian Affairs Ministry is allocated 58bn President Muhammadu Buhari presenting the 2021 budget to the National Assembly. By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The North East Development Commission, NEDC, received zero allocation for capital expenditure in the 2021 Budget proposal presented to the National Assembly on Thursday, by President Muhammad Buhari. In the MDAs’ 2021 detailed …

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PHOTOS: Passing -out parade of Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

President Muhammad Buhari inspected the passing-out parade of the Nigerian Defence Academy NDA, Kaduna on Saturday. READ ALSO: #Ondo Decides: Ajayi wins unit Photos Credit: Olu Ajayi Vanguard The post PHOTOS: Passing -out parade of Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Finally, Burna Boy joins #EndSARS protest

By David Royal Nigerian singer and songwriter, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has finally joined the EndSARS protest that has lasted for four days across Nigeria. Hundreds of people including Nigerian celebrities have been protesting against alleged police brutality in the country. Anger has been brewing on social media with the citizens …

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Ondo Decides: Akeredolu’s wife debunks rumored attack in Owo

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, on saturday, dispelled a viral video making the round in some quarters that she was injured in Owo. She gave the hint while feilding questions from newsmen in a group interview today. According to her, such desperation from detractors will not bring any spirited efforts …

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#EndSARS protest: Oyetola appeals for calm in Osun

Gboyega Oyetola By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has pleaded with the state’s citizens to be calm in the face of the protests against police brutality in the country, adding that government was already responding to their outcry. Governor Oyetola, in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, …

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Listen to the youths, disband SARS now ― CDD tells Buhari, IGP

President Muhammadu Buhari(middle) flanked by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (left) and IGP Mohammed Adamu at a meeting in Aso Rock. Source: The President’s Twitter handle. By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, now, said the unit is beyond …

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#ENDSARS: NANS calls for caution

Says yahoo-yahoo boys are mobilising hoodlums to protest against SARS James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned protesters who are protesting against the activities of the operatives of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other tactical units of the Police not to throw the country into unnecessary crisis. NANS …

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National Devt: FG needs to develop accurate database of Nigerians

Census James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta As Nigeria prepares to conduct a new population census after 14 years, the federal government has been called upon to ensure it creates an accurate database of the national citizens in order to have credible and accurate population figures. The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Public Communication, Remmy …

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Kerosene Explosion: Women, 70, 21, inflicted with serious severe burns in Ebonyi

Adulterated kerosene is from Port Harcourt – Ebonyi Govt By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Two separate kerosene explosions, weekend rocked Abakaliki, and inflicted two women with severe burns on their skin. The incident, which involved a 70-year-old woman and a 21-year-old girl has thrown residents into fear and apprehension over the possibility of adulterated kerosene …

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#ENDSARS Protests: Ereyitomi urges Warri youths to remain calm

Ereyitomi The member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi  has urged members of his constituents especially the youths  to remain calm and shun anything  that may lead to breakdown of law and other in  Warri as the country continues to record protests by citizens, against the activities of the Special …

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#ENDSARS Protests: Okowa calls for calm

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta  State has called for calm in the state as the country continues to record protests by citizens, including Deltans, against the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in …

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Ondo Decides: DSS,Police restore peace in Oke Ijebu Unit

People wait to cast their votes A Combined team of DSS and police have restored Peace and order at Polling Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu Area of Akure, the state capital. The suspected thugs had besieged the polling unit with an attempt to disrupt the poll but they were overpowered by security agencies. READ ALSO#OndoDecide2020: INEC confirms rescue …

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Ondo Decides: God will give me victory -Akeredolu

Rotimi Akeredolu The incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said he his confident of winning the gubernatorial election in the State, adding that “My victory is divine”. Akeredolu made this known in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote in his hometown, Owo. “As you always know, mine is about …

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NAFDAC launches pharmaceutical traceability strategy to curb drug falsification

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has launched a pharmaceutical traceability strategy document to fight the menace of Substandard and Falsified (SF) medical products. The information is in a statement signed by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, …

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Ondo Decides: DSS,Police restores peace in Oke Ijebu Unit

People wait to cast their votes A Combined team of DSS and police have restored Peace and order at Polling Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu Area of Akure, the state capital. The suspected thugs had besieged the polling unit with an attempt to disrupt the poll but they were overpowered by security agencies. READ ALSO#OndoDecide2020: INEC confirms rescue …

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#ENDSARS Protests: Okowa condemns killing of policeman in Ughelli

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condemned the alleged killing of a policeman and injuring of another during the #ENDSARS protest in Ughelli on Thursday. Okowa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba on Saturday. He said that it was disheartening that the unfortunate …

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