United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon appealed to all the humanitarian development partners and stakeholders to braise up to the required and adequate services to prove themselves to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the north east. Kallon who could not hide his feelings at the forum with the humanitarian stakeholders from…
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The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Gov. Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State to submit to the rule of law by allowing APC lawmakers who are majority to lead and pilot the affairs of Bauchi State House of Assembly. Oshiomhole gave the advice on Friday while meeting with APC legislators from…
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The anti-graft agency, EFCC, on Thursday re-arraigned an American, Marco Ramirez, for allegedly defrauding three Nigerians of $565,000.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it charged Mr Ramirez before a judge, Mojisola Dada, on an amended 12-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence. Mr Ramirez was arraigned alongside his companies – USA Now LLC;…
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The federal government has placed a restriction on the sale and use of the fatal agro-chemical product known as “Sniper”. Since Sniper hits the Nigerian market, it has become an effective product for most Nigerians, especially for killing mosquitoes and other pests. However, there has been a con attached to the emergence of the product…
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The Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a stand-alone subject from the next academic calendar. Mr Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education made this known on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. It would…
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There was a sigh of relief when the son of former Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, Mr. Adedayo Adewole, was released within 24 hours after he was kidnapped on Tuesday, speaking about his experience with the kidnappers, he stated that no ransom was paid. The freed victim, spoke to journalists at the headquarters of…
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22-year-old domestic staff, Joseph Ogbu has allegedly killed his employer, Oreoluwa John, and her mother, Adejoke John, at their residence in Surulere, Lagos state on Thursday. The Public Relations Officer of the State command, Bala Elkana, said the Surulere Police Station received a distress call at 3am, reporting the murder of Oreoluewa and her mother…
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Amidst the chaos between the people and the Fulani herdsmen, whose reports are always in the news, responsible for one killing or the other.The Ekiti State government has appealed to its citizens not to victimise any Fulani herder performing legitimate businesses in the state. The government urged the populace to be cautious and be circumspect…
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The Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, Cross River State, has disowned two priests, Rev. Frs. Peter Okoi of the Missionary Sons of St. Peter (MSP) and Alfred Umagu of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP), over questionable activities. The diocese through its diocesan chancellor, Rev Fr. Matthew Otuji, issued a statement of disclaimer on Thursday…
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The Nigerian Falcons has qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16, an achievement that hasnt happened for 20 years. The Falcons have reached the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup just once before now, a quarter-final appearance in the competition in the United States in 1999 The Falcons qualified as…
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