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800 victims of flood disaster in Kebbi get relief materials
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi About 800 victims of flood disaster in three most affected communities in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi state have started receiving relief materials over their houses destroyed by the disaster. The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Shamsu Faruk-Kalgo, who confirmed this while distributing the materials to the beneficiaries in Kalgo …
The Sun Nigeria.
Poverty-alleviation: Non-indigenes in Osun task Oyetola on empowerment programmes
Clement Adeyi, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured non-indigenes residing in the state of safety and non-discrimination by any factor. He also promised to carry them along because they are integral stakeholders that make up the state. Oyetola, however, urged them to be law abiding and perform their civic duties responsibly. He …
The Sun Nigeria.
C’River govt arrests 12 illegal tax, toll collectors
Judex Okoro, Calabar Committed to enforcing Anti Tax laws, the Cross River state government has arreted twelve illegal tax and tolls’collectors in Calabar. The suspects are to be arraigned by the Anti Tax Agency at Special Court. The suspects were arrested by Anti Tax Enforcemnet Team led by the State Security Adviser, South, and was …
The Sun Nigeria.
Don’t make NDDC staff scapegoats, Union leaders plead
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt The staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have decried a situation where they are being made scapegoats, following allegations of corruption that have assailed the interventionist agency in recent times. Speaking under the auspices of the Joint Consultative Forum of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Buhari has shown sympathy to children on school reopening – Lalong
Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong said President Muhammadu Buhari has shown compassion and high sympathy to children as the country take critical steps towards reopening schools. Lalong disclosed this during a COVID-19 engagement with critical stakeholders held at Government House Little Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State and said the NCDC has applauded Plateau …
The Sun Nigeria.
‘No development without peace’, Buhari declares at Kaduna 5th economic summit
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday at the Fifth Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, urged indigenes of State to cooperate with the government and security agencies to secure “peace and harmony in the state.” According to him, development will only take place when energies are collectively channelled to building, instead of destruction of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Shun hate publications, speeches, right group tells religious leaders, journalists
By Ngozi Nwoke A human rights group, Justice Makers Initiative (JMI), has called on media practitioners, religious leaders and the youths to shun hate publications and speeches. The group made the calls during its sensitization forum on the implications of hate publications, speeches which was organised to ensure peace and decorum in the country. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Insecurity: Another Police Inspector killed in Abia
Okey Sampson, Umuahia Barely one week after a police Inspector and four of his colleagues were killed at Okagwe Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, another police Inspector was at the weekend killed at Uratta in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state. The policeman whose name was simply given as Inspector Emma …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Group, IDPs review aid distributions in Borno
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri A group of local humanitarian organisations, Mercy Vincent Foundation and EYN Maiduguri supported by UK aid are reviewing the effectiveness of aids given to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) following the village. Executive Director Mercy Vincent Foundation (MVF), Mr Palmer Okpako in a presentation during the review tagged learning and reflection weekend …
The Sun Nigeria.
Almajiri: FG to partner with Northern Governors for smooth transition to formal education
Paul Orude, Bauchi The Federal government has expressed its willingness to partner with northern governors to ensure that children are given a smooth transition from the Almajiri system to formal education. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, Hajiya Mariam Uwais on Sunday in Gombe, during a meeting with …
The Sun Nigeria.
Emir’s death: Kaduna declares public holiday, three days mourning
The Kaduna State Government has declared three days mourning for the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. The Special Adviser to the Governor Nasir el – Rufai on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, announced this in a statement on Monday. Adekeye said public offices would open on September 21 and September 22 …
BBNaija Lockdown: Trikytee, Ozo miss chance to be in final five
Edwin Usoboh Sunday night was fraught with tension as everyone was curious as to who would join Nengi, Neo and Vee to make the final five of the BBNaija Lockdown competition. At the end of the night, Trikytee and Ozo were the ones to miss out after they were evicted. Last week …
Serie A: Napoli stars, coach hail Osimhen for Parma victory
Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne have credited Victor Osimhen for turning around Napoli’s Serie A season opener which ended in a 2-0 win over Parma on Sunday. The 21-year-old Nigerian started from the bench and after a cagey first half, came on for Diego Demme on the hour mark and not long after his introduction, the Partenopei took the lead thanks …
Buhari makes case for peace in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday urged Kaduna State indigenes to cooperate with government and security agencies to secure peace and harmony. He stressed that development will only take place when energies are collectively channelled to building, instead of destruction of lives and property. “We must live together as brothers and sisters because without peace, development …
OOOUTH doctors suspend strike
The Association of Resident Doctors ARD OOUTH) has suspended its industrial action after reaching an agreement with the state government over its demands. This was stated in a communique to Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun jointly signed by the President of the association, Dr. Popoola Abiodun, and the General Secretary, Dr. Osundara Adewale after an …
UK plans to bring forward ban on fossil fuel vehicles to 2030
The UK is poised to bring forward its ban on new fossil fuel vehicles from 2040 to 2030 to help speed up the rollout of electric vehicles across British roads. Boris Johnson is expected to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles this autumn with the announcement, one of a string of new clean energy …
Gundogan’s latest Man City player to test positive for COVID-19
Manchester City have confirmed that Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for coronavirus following the latest round of testing. The midfielder is observing a 10-day period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. Gundogan is likely to miss three matches for City while he self-isolates, including Monday’s Premier League …
Three Nigerians set new criminal record in Ireland
While many Nigerians in diaspora have in recent times been setting good records, these ones are breaking criminal barrier. The men, Rasak Sanni Sadu, Omawale Olamide Owalabi and Samson Ajayi are the first people in the history of Ireland to be charged over alleged romance scam, reports TMZ Naija. All originally from Nigeria and …
Another Cameroon World Cup star dies
Barely two months after losing the legendary their captain to the memorable Italia ’90 World Cup, Stephen Tataw, Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions are again bereaved. This follows the death of Epherem Mbom, a defender at the 1982 World Cup in Spain when Cameroon debuted and bowed out undefeated at the group stage. According to information …
La Liga: Nigerian makes Real Madrid debut
Nigerian descent Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park made his debut appearance for Real Madrid first-team in their goalless draw against Real Sociedad in their La Liga opening fixture on Sunday. He replaced Rodrygo in the 70th minute of the encounter but could not inspire the defending champions to victory at the Reale Arena, reports Goal. …
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