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NEMA tasks stakeholders on disaster management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has called for partnership between Federal and State Governments as well as Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on disaster management. NEMA Director-General, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ interactive meeting in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Maihaja, represented by NEMA Head of operations, Sokoto, Dr Kofoworola Soleye, said that
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Poll: Kogi declares public holiday for schools
The Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has declared Friday, Nov. 15, as public holiday for all schools in the state. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Eric Aina, directed all public and private schools to proceed on holiday from Nov. 15, 2019, towards the Nov. 16 elections
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Anglican Primate Okoh presides over his last DIVCCON
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh is presiding over his last Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON 2019) in Abuja, in his capacity as the Primate of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The week long event has as theme “O God, our help in ages past”. Okoh’s tenure as the Primate of Church of Nigeria (Anglican
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Businessman prays court to confirm final divorce pronouncement
A 70-year-old businessman man, Muhammad Tofik, on Tuesday prayed a Sharia Court l, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to confirm the final divorce pronouncement to his wife, Khadija Alabi. Tofik who resides within Kaduna metropolis told the court that on October 2010, during a disagreement, Alabi left his house. “My son who lives in
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AMAC MFB launches first ATM booth
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Microfinance Ban on Tuesday, launched its first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the council’s secretariat. Mr Abdullahi Candido, Chairman of the council, while launching the machine, called on Abuja residents to make use of the machine to sustain the project. “The AMAC MFB is a project of the people and
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OPWS allegedly destroys Gana’s Small London Hotel
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Tuesday allegedly destroyed a hotel belonging to wanted militia leader Terwase Akwaza, alias ‘Gana’, in Gbishe, Katsina-Ala Local Government area of Benue State. The hotel known as Small London Hotel located on Gudu Road in Gbishe is said to have been used as a hideout
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Obey all safety rules as year draws to an end -FRSC urges motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi has advised motorists and pedestrians to obey all highway regulations and procure all road safety items required before putting vehicles on the road. The Sector Commander of the corps in the state, Mr Abayomi Asaniya, gave the advice in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, at a news conference
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Police arrest Kaduna Sharia court judge, 2 others for allegedly conducting marriage twice
Noah Ebije, Kaduna The police in Kaduna State have arrested a Sharia judge, Murtala Nasir, and former chairman of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited (PAN), Alhaji Sani Dauda for allegedly giving out the latter’s daughter, Nasiba Dauda, in marriage twice. Nasir who is the judge of Magaji gari Sharia Court in Kaduna North Local Government Area,
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Lagos labourer, 45, jailed for allegedly defiling neighbour’s daughter
Romanus Okoye, Lagos An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a 45- year-old labourer, Chigozie Akwudiba, be remanded in a Nigerian Correctional Service prison in Kirikiri, pending legal advice over the alleged defilement of his neighbour’s daughter. Chief Magistrate P.E. Nwaka, who refused to take the plea of Akwudiba, ordered the police to return
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Erdogan to discuss Syria with Putin after visit to U.S.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to discuss the situation in Syria with Russian President Vladimir Putin after completing his visit to the U.S. Erdogan made this known to reporters on Tuesday before leaving for a two-day visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. “Unfortunately, we cannot say that terrorists have left
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JUST IN: Appeal Court reaffirms Gov Sule’s election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Tuesday reaffirmed the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. Consequently, the court dismissed the case brought before it by candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Ombugadu and his party. The court held that the March 9, 2019 governorship election,
JUST IN: Senate proposes bill to establish agency for hate speech
The Senate has introduced a bill which seeks to establish a federal government agency to check hate speech in the country. The bill, sponsored by a former Senate spokesperson, who is now the Deputy Senate Whip, Sabi Abdullahi, passed first reading on the floor of the red chamber on Tuesday. It is titled, “National Commission
Vieira to Arsenal fans: Sacking Unai Emery won’t solve problems
Patrick Vieira has urged Arsenal fans to “get behind” Unai Emery and says a change of manager will not fix the club’s problems. The Gunners have slipped eight points adrift of the top-four after winning just one of their last six Premier League fixtures. The dismal run under former PSG and Sevilla boss Emery has
Messi’ll stay for another five years – Barca president
Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu has predicted that Lionel Messi will remain as club “leader” for another five years. Due to a release clause in his contract, Messi is able to end his long-term association with the Catalan giants in the summer. However, Bartomeu feels that the 32-year-old, who netted another hat-trick for the Spanish
United players organise Dubai training camp
Several Manchester United players have organised their own training camp in Dubai during the forthcoming international break. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given players not on international duty some time off and a group have taken it on themselves to organise the trip, taking a couple of members of United’s coaching staff with them to lead
US curbs: Huawei to give staff $286m bonus
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies said on Tuesday it will hand out 2 billion yuan ($286 million) in cash rewards to staff working to help it weather a U.S. trade blacklisting. The world’s largest telecoms equipment provider has said it has been trying to find alternatives to U.S. hardware after the United States all but
JUST IN: Edo APC removes Lawrence Okah as Secretary
Mr. Lawrence Okah has been removed as the State Secretary of the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant State Secretary, Mr. Ikuenobe Anthony. The statement said the decision was taken after a meeting of the State Executive Committee on Tuesday where a
South African Airways may cut more than 900 jobs
South Africa’s struggling state-owned airline South African Airways (SAA) could cut more than 900 jobs as it restructures to stem severe financial losses, the airline said in a statement. SAA said it had started consultations with its more than 5,000 staff and was talking to labour unions. The airline has not made an annual profit
Former Bolivian president Morales heads to Mexico for asylum
Bolivia’s former president, Evo Morales, was flying to Mexico on Tuesday after fleeing his South American homeland, seeking refuge under a leftist government that has supported the veteran socialist in the wake of a disputed election. Bolivia’s first indigenous president came under Mexico’s protection after he departed Bolivia late on Monday on a Mexican Air
US state attorneys general meet to discuss Google antitrust probe
State attorneys general are meeting on Monday in Colorado to discuss their probe into whether Google’s business practices break antitrust law, according to two sources knowledgeable about the meeting. Perhaps about a dozen states were expected to send representatives to the meeting, one of the sources said. The gathering was expected to be similar to […]
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