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Taraba Speaker congratulates Kaigama on conferral of Pallium by Pope Francis
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Speaker, Taraba state House of Assembly Dr Joseph Albasu Kunini has congratulated His Lordship Most Rev. Dr Ignatius Kaigama on the conferral of pallium on him by his Holiness Pope Francis. In a press statement issued in Jalingo on Saturday morning, Kunini said that this was a milestone not just for …
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ICPC interrogates NDDC Directors, other officials
Benjamin Babine, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned the top management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on the various corruption allegations of diversion of public funds. The commission who disclosed this in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogogua, said that some directors …
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Zamfara Emirs to support Global Peace Foundation
Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau Zamfara State traditional council has reiterated its commitment to support Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria in building a hate free society where Muslims and Christians live in harmony. The Emir of Anka and chairman Zamfara state traditional council, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed gave the assurance in Gusau at a one day stakeholders …
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Lalong ‘ll sustain payment of public servants, pensioners – Commissioner
Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau Commissioner of information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang has expressed strong commitment of the Governor Simon Lalong’s administration to continue with payment of salaries of civil servants, pensioners and other emoluments to boost the economy of the state. He noted that the Lalong’s government has prioritised payment of salary and pensions …
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What Trump says he will do if Biden wins is unthinkable, read it…
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — One night after accepting the Republican nomination, Donald Trump resumed campaigning for reelection as though the coronavirus pandemic was a thing of the past, rallying hundreds of supporters at an airport hangar. But with the virus looming over the race, the president for the first time acknowledged even the theoretical possibility of …
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Flood: Five communities bridge in Kebbi cut off — SEMA
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Chairman of Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),Alhaji Sani Dododo has said that five bridges located in different parts of the state had so far been cut off by the flood. Dododo who stated this during a meeting with stakeholders held at the Cabinet …
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Buhari deploys 13, redeploys 12, retains 15 Perm. Secs
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the deployment and redeployment of 40 federal permanent secretaries. He approved the redeployment of 13, deployment of 12 new ones inaugurated on Wednesday, while 15 of them were retained in their current stations. While some of the deployments and re-deployments were with immediate effects, others would be …
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NBA to resume games after player protest, turn stadiums into voting sites
NBA players who boycotted games as part of a protest against racial injustice have agreed to resume the playoffs on Saturday in a deal that includes increased access to voting in the U.S. presidential election. The league and players association (NBPA) said on Friday. As part of the agreement, the NBA and its players will …
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Berlin prepares for protest weekend as court overturns ban
A demonstration against coronavirus restrictions can take place in Berlin this weekend, after a second court ruling to overturn a ban that had enraged protesters. Authorities had announced the ban earlier this week after an event by the same organizers at the start of the month was broken up because the participants – numbering tens …
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Buhari lauds impressive Norwegian support at Ambassador’s farewell
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight at the progress made in Nigeria-Norwegian relations in the last four years. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known in a statement on Friday. He quoted the president as making his feelings known at a virtual farewell meeting with …
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CBN debits banks N321.6bn for CRR default
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debited about 17 lenders N321.6billion for failing to meet Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) targets, New Telegraph learnt Saturday. The CRR is the minimum amount banks are expected to retain with the CBN from customer deposits. At its meeting in January this year, the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
Lalong’ll sustain payment of public servants, pensioners – Commissioner
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau Commissioner of information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang has expressed the strong commitment of the Governor Simon Lalong administration to continue with payment of salaries of civil servants, pensioners and other emoluments to boost the economy of the state. He noted that Lalong’s government has prioritised payment of salaries and …
Plateau PDP EXCO aspirants reject conduct of primaries
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants in various positions of the party in the state have rejected the plans for the conduct of State Congress slated for Saturday in the state. The aspirants, through a press conference led by their Spokesman, Mr. Simon Jock, said they would not participate in any …
Firm backs Lagos’ regulatory guidelines on e-hailing
Tony Okuyeme Professional E-Hailing Drivers and Private-Owners Association (PEDPA), has expressed support for the newly reviewed Lagos State Government regulatory guidelines on electronic hailing (e-hailing) drivers, and unionisation in the sector. The association said the newly reviewed laws would guarantee the security of drivers and riders as well as check harassment by officials while …
‘Why Nigeria needs judicial commission of inquiry’
Regina Otokpa, Abuja A group, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to administer justice to unresolved tragic events that have happened in the past. The events, include the various plane crashes, bombings, killings and suspicious deaths of prominent Nigerians which have been …
Kwara Dep Gov tests negative for COVID-19
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Deputy Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Kayode Alabi, has tested negative for the virus. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman, Kwara State COVID-19 Technical Committee, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin, the state capital. The …
*-talk/ BBnaija 2020: Erica blasts Kiddwaya over constant s** talk
Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Erica has given reasons for breaking up with her lover, Kiddwaya. Erica and Kiddwaya, who were seen by housemates and viewers of the reality show as having the strongest relationship in the Lockdown house, announced the end of their love chapter on Friday, Erica had complained that Kiddwaya, the …
German court permits protests against coronavirus curbs
A German regional court gave the go-ahead on Saturday for mass demonstrations planned in Berlin against coronavirus curbs, ruling against the capital’s ban on such protests. Police have readied for violence as activists opposed to the virus measures have urged social media followers across Europe to arm themselves and gather in Berlin, reports …
China’s Wuhan says all schools to reopen on Tuesday
Wuhan, Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese city hardest hit by the coronavirus, will reopen all its schools and kindergartens on Tuesday, local authorities said. As many as 2,842 educational institutions across the city are set to open their doors to almost 1.4 million students when the autumn semester gets underway, …
NCDC confirms 160 more COVID-19 cases as total infections exceed 53,000
Nigeria has recorded 160 more COVID-19 cases as the total infections have risen to 53, 477. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on Friday night. According to the latest report, the new cases were recorded in the Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and 13 other states. While Plateau topped the list …
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