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Ondo Guber: APC appeal committee clears 12 contenders
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination Screening Appeal Committee for the party’s governorship primary in Ondo State has cleared 12 aspirants contending to be the party’s candidate. The 12 aspirants are to contest the governorship primary holding in the state on Monday, July 20. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Yekini Nabena …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bayelsa Guber: Alaibe congratulates Diri
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and governorship aspirant in the September 3, 2019, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ndutimi Alaibe, has decided to sheathe his sword, having congratulated and acknowledged Governor Douye Diri as the elected governor of Bayelsa State. Alaibe, a front line aspirant in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tolu Arotile: Nigeria governor condoles with Air Force over officer’s death
Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, on behalf of the people of Niger State, has condoled with the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerians over the death of its first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. Governor Sani Bello, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje, described the late …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi: Hoodlums invade NUJ press centre, disrupt APC press conference
Paul Orude, Bauchi Some hoodlums suspected to be loyal to a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State on Thursday invaded the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Bauchi State, disrupting an ongoing press conference. Our correspondent reports that the hoodlums attacked the secretariat of the union at 10:40 …
The Sun Nigeria.
602 repentant ex-terrorists swear oath of allegiance to Nigeria
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said 602 repentant ex-terrorists have sworn to an oath of allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria after completing a deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme undertaken by the government’s ‘Operation Safe Corridor’ initiative in Gombe State. The DHQ said the oath of allegiance was important to emphasise their …
The Sun Nigeria.
House member Gagdi condoled over father’s death
Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has condoled House of Representatives member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam constituency, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, over the death of his father, Mallam Adamu Yusuf Gagdi. Lalong in a statement described the death of Mallam Adamu, a renowned and respectable Islamic scholar and the Imam …
The Sun Nigeria.
Buhari launches 12.5kg bar of gold worth N268 million
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday did a virtual launch of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (PAGMI) at the Council Chambers of the State House Abuja. The Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) paid for and received an international standard but locally sourced 12.5kg gold bar (artisanally-mined in Nigeria) worth N268 million for its …
The Sun Nigeria.
Wike rescues ex-NDDC boss Joi Nunieh from house-arrest
Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has rescued former acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, from alleged house arrest. Governor Wike reportedly took her into protective custody from her Port Harcourt residence. Security operatives barricaded residence of the former NDDC managing director in the state capital. It …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC queries Obaseki’s readiness to tackle flooding in Edo as NEMA calls for proactive measures
Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress for the September 19 governorship election in the state has queried the readiness of the Obaseki administration to heed the warnings of the National Emergency Management Agency (NAMA) and put in place proactive measures to avert disaster and destruction of properties …
The Sun Nigeria.
Jaiz Bank to pay shareholders N884 million maiden dividend
Uche Usim, Abuja Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s first premier non-interest bank, has earmarked N884 million to pay its first dividend for its shareholders since its creation. The approved dividend payment is N0.03 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary share for the year ended 2019. At its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Bank’s Head …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tolulope Arotile’s death: Afenifere demands coroner’s inquest
Wale Elegbede Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has demanded a coroner’s inquest into the untimely death of Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot. The 24-year-old flying officer died on Tuesday in a road accident at the NAF base Kaduna after sustaining head injuries. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yinka …
Govs, VIPs pose threat to COVID-19 fight at airports
*How Fintri, aides broke airport protocols Wole Shadare Few days after former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji AbdulAziz Yari was carpeted for flouting the Federal Government’s guidelines on COVID-19 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Adamawa Governor, Alhaji Umaru Fintiri has come under condemnation by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) …
Warring Benue communities agree to cease hostilities, embrace peace
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi The warring people of Ipusu and Mbawa communities of Tyomu in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State Thursday resolved to sheathe their swords and embrace peace following the intervention of the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). At the reconciliatory meeting held at the NKST Church Lortyer …
Report: Pogba close to signing new five-year United deal
Paul Pogba is close to agreeing a new five-year Manchester United deal. SunSport understands the Red Devils are confident of announcing the news at the end of the season. The Frenchman, 27, has had a change of heart since expressing his desire to leave the club this time last season. Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has …
JUST IN: NDDC mgt walk out on Reps, accuse Commitee Chair of corruption
The Acting Managing Director of The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Daniel Pondei, has led a walk out on the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta. Pondei, who appeared with other management staff of the Commission, accused the Chairman of the House Committee on NDDC, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, of corruption. He said because of that, his …
Inter eye permanent deal for Alexis Sanchez
Inter Milan have decided to push ahead to try to buy Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United. According to calciomercato.it, the Nerazzurri have been impressed with the Chilean’s recent performances and have decided to try to secure his services after his loan expires on 2nd August. ‘The Chilean striker has convinced everyone,’ the outlet claims. …
England, Wales to meet in Wembley friendly on Oct. 8
England will play a friendly match against Wales at Wembley Stadium on Thursday October 8. It will be the first match for both sides since November 2019 and will take place during their Nations League campaigns. The Wembley game will be one of two additional international matches scheduled as part of triple headers in …
JUST IN: Wike ‘rescues’ Dr. Nunieh, takes her to Government House
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has stormed the residence of Joy Nunieh, former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and ‘freed’ her from her ‘house arrest’. Nunieh was scheduled to fly to Abuja on Thursday morning to attend a House of Representatives Committee hearing which is meeting as part of …
Police storm ex-NDDC MD’s residence ahead of appearance before senate panel
Officers of the Nigerian police force have stormed the residence of Joy Nunieh, former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The security agents arrived at the residence located at 3, Owuru Creek view, off Herbert Macaulay Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, early Thursday morning. The development is coming …
Lagos begins recruitment of 760 health workers including 400 doctors
Appolonia Adeyemi As part of strategies to address the shortage of health workers in the state, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he has given approval for the Health Service Commission to employ over 760 health workers of which at least 400 will be doctors. Sanwo-Olu made this plan known when he …
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