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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State
Nigerian News

Ebonyi govt gives reasons for demolishing church building

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

The Commissioner for Capital City Development, Ebonyi state, Onyekachi Nwebonyi Tuesday gave reasons why the Ministry demolished a church, Evangelical Church of West Africa,(ECWA) in Abakaliki the state capital. Nwebonyi explained …

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Nigerian News

Jigawa constructed 19 roads worth N23.015bn in 2018-Commissioner

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 - by Muhammad Alabira

Jigawa state government constructed 19 roads worth N23.015 billion covering 262.18 kilometres long across the 27 local government areas of the state in 2018, the Commissioner of Works, Aminu Usman …

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Nigerian News

Tax: Plateau lands commissioner gives APC 30 day ultimatum

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

The Plateau State Ministry of Lands survey and town planning, has issued 30 days ultimatum to the secretariat of All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle its unpaid ground rates and …

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Nigerian News

NYSC deploys 1,101 members to Yobe

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Najib Sani

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1, 101 members to Yobe state in the 2021 batch C , stream I mobilization. Our correspondent reports that of the 1, …

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Nigerian News

$4m bribe: CUPP urges parties to focus on campaign, leave INEC alone

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 - by Lekan Shehinde

Following allegation of $4 million bribe against officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Coalition of Political Parties (CUPP) has called on political to focus on campaigns and leave frivolous …

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Business

NCC tasks licensees on compliance with telecoms regulations

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 - by Ayoni M. Agbabiaka

Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Garba Danbatta has enjoined telecom licensees to always comply with the provisions of extant laws, subsidiary legislations and other regulatory frameworks …

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Nigerian News

I never accused Akume of interfering in lottery operations – Board chair

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The chairman, Board of Lottery Regulatory Commission, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle has debunked media reports in some section that he accused Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume …

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Nigerian News

Police directs Area commanders, DPOs to intensify search for missing Vanguard reporter

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Commissioner of Police FCT, Mr Babaji Sunday has said that operatives of the Command are working round the clock to unravel the whereabouts of missing Vanguard House of Representatives …

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Nigerian News

Revenue generation: Transformation in lottery industry yielding results- Gbajabiamila

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Director General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lanre Gbajabiamila has said the country would soon witness a boom in lottery business as the transformation process of the …

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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State
Nigerian News

Ebonyi indigenes demand release of detained Journalist over Facebook post

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Admin III

The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has faulted the state government of Engr David Umahi, for implementing Cybercrime Prohibition Law in the state without a public …

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Nigerian News

Senate calls for commissioning of completed projects

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Admin III

Members of the Senate Committee on Works have commended the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and his team for the progress so far made on the on-going …

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Nigerian News

EndSARS: No protest ‘ll be allowed in Osun, CP warns

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state commissioner of police, Olawale Olokode, Monday said he will not allow any protest in the name of celebrating one year anniversary of End SARS.He thereby warned those that …

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NCPC boss thumbs up Plateau clerics for peace initiatives

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Adoyi M. Aba

The executive secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has commended church leaders for their invaluable role in peace keeping on the Plateau, especially during the last crisis …

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Business

18 years stipulation for SIM acquisition to protect minors

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Ayoni M. Agbabiaka

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that the 18 years requirement as part of regulations for SIM acquisition is only to protect minors and not disqualify a section of the …

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Breaking News / Judiciary / Top Stories

Breaking: Ex-pension boss Abdulrasheed Maina’s son sent to jail over money laundering

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Admin III

Faisal, son of the Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has been sent to 24 years imprisonment by a federal High Court in Abuja Justice Okon Abang, in …

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Business

Nigeria’s Internet subscriptions drop 0.21% in June 2021

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by David Agba with agencies

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has reported a decrease in the number of internet subscriptions to 140.2 million in June from 140.5 million in May 2021, a 0.21% decline. The …

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Nigerian News

Osun bio-refinery ‘ll create 15,000 employments

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has partnered with a firm Virtueplus Two Integrated Nigeria Limited, for the establishment of a bio refinery in the state. A statement by the Director, …

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Nigerian News

Police parades suspected killers of 7 farmers in Osun

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state police command Wednesday paraded five suspected killers of some farmers who were murdered on their way to farm in Modakeke. The suspects are: Akingbala Olakunle aka ‘All Stand,’ …

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Nigerian News

Police burst kidnap syndicate, recover arms, vehicles in Imo

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Chidiebere Iwuoha

Operatives of the  Imo State Police Command has bursted a kidnap and armed robbery syndicate in the state, recovering arms and vehicles from the gang. In a press briefing at …

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Nigerian News

Ogun: Man arrested for impregnating, aborting for a 16-year-old niece

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

A 52-year-old man, Jimoh Mutaliu has been arrested by men of Ogun state police command for impregnating and procuring abortion for his 16-years-old niece. The suspect was arrested following a …

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Nigerian News

Peace’s Day: NUPEC has blueprint to solve insecurity – Nneji

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Commandant General of the National Unity and Peace Corps (NUPEC) Dr. Chinedu Nneji, has revealed that the Corps has developed a blueprint on how to resolve obvious insecurity bedeviling Nigeria. …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Kogi state breaks silence on attack at correctional centre

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 - by Rosemary Moribirin

The Kogi state government has confirmed the attack by some unknown gunmen at the Kabba correctional centre. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on …

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Nigerian News

FCT Police nab 26, recover 47 AK47, others

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

Operatives of the FCT Police command have smashed a kidnapping syndicate, even as three members of the gang were arrested. The operatives also arrested 23 other suspects over their involvement …

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Nigerian News

Prostitution: Police nab 2 for trafficking teenagers to Ghana

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

Ebonyi Police command Tuesday, paraded two suspects for trafficking teenage girls for prostitution. The suspects Ivi Chukwu Chinecherem, age 20yrs and Ogbonna Justice, age 19 yrs were said to have …

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Nigerian News

25 feared dead as cholera breaks out in Ogun

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

No fewer than twenty-five persons have been reported dead following the cholera outbreak at Magboro in Obafemi-Owode Local Government area of Ogun State. The outbreak which affected Arepo, Akesan, Akintonde, …

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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