Category: National
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Lokoja tanker inferno collective loss to humanity — Olowodola
An APC leader and Kogi philanthropist, Elder Benjamin Olowodola has expressed sadness over the death of over 20 people on Wednesday following a tanker explosion in Felele axis of Lokoja. Olowodola while describing the incident as a national carnage observed that it is a collective loss to humanity. The APC leader in a statement on…
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Wike releases N50m for Karibi-Whyte’s burial
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N50million for the state burial of the late retired Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte. The governor commiserated with the family of the late eminent jurist describing him as a foremost legal icon and insisting that he deserved a befitting burial. Wike spoke through the Secretary…
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Motorists held standstill in Edo over guber election
Many motorists and travellers are stranded at Okpella, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State due to the restriction of movement order during the governorship election. The police directed a restriction order on the movement of vehicles between 11:59 p.m. on Friday and 6:00 p.m on Saturday. Articulated vehicles and others were in long…
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Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration to last for one year — FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary celebration will be observed for a whole year, ending September 30th, 2021. This came as President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the logo and theme for the 60th independence anniversary celebration. The brief ceremony was conducted just before the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at…
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FG carpets Obasanjo, says ex-President planted seed of insecurity
The Federal Government has faulted allegations that Nigeria is a failed state under President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The statement titled ‘Buhari prevented Nigeria from becoming a failed state’ was signed by the special assistant to…
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On confab report we stand, Afenifere insists, rejects constitutional review
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has recommended the adoption of the reports of the 2014 national conference and restructuring of Nigeria as a basis of a meaningful new constitutional order for the country. The organisation also faulted the Water Resources Bill, describing it as “so dangerous as it seeks to convert waterways to RUGA facilities for…
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Bauchi flood kills 5
We’re disturbed — Governor No fewer than five persons lost their lives to flood occasioned by torrential rainfall in some communities in Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi state. Gov. Bala Mohammed who made this known in one of the affected communities in Dagu village on Thursday said the government was seriously disturbed by the…
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Immigration hosts over 100 stakeholders on automation of Temporary Work Permit
As part of measures for effective service delivery, the Nigeria Immigration Service has automated the processing of Visa on Arrival and Temporary Work Permit. The Service says this is also in line with the reform policies of the current administration and the federal government’s ease of doing business. Addressing stakeholders in a virtual meeting on…
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Buhari commiserates with Atiku over mother-in-law’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condoled with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the death of his mother-in-law Khadija Musdafa. Buhari’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The statement was titled, ‘President Buhari condoles with Lamido Adamawa, former Vice President over passing of Hajia…
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Pastor Adeboye visits Buhari
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known on Monday though his verified Facebook page. “President Buhari receives in audience General Overseer of…