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Doctors strike, second round of COVID-19 vaccine, PIB to top governors meeting Wednesday
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pressing national issues will top the agenda of the 33 Teleconference of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday, Director General of the forum, Asishana Okauru, has said. According to a statement by Head, Media and Public Affairs NGF Secretariat, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, the issues are the recently signed Petroleum Industry Bill where
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We’re not responsible for NCAA’s refusal to renew TAL’s Air Certificate – NHV
By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos NHV has denied allegations by Tropical Arctic Logistics (TAL) claiming that the foreign operator is responsible for the refusal of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to renew its Air Operators Certificate (AOC). In a statement posted on its website, NHV said it rejects any accusation of collusion with the NCAA
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Plateau PFN, ex-Reps member Yahaya-Kwande seek tolerance among Nigerians
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Plateau State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on Nigerians to tolerate one another and condemned the recent unprovoked killings and destruction of properties in some parts of Plateau. Rev. Steven Dangana, the Chiarman of PFN in a statement in Jos condemned the act and called
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1999 constitution, a threat to global security, says Akintoye
By Chukwudi Nweje, Lagos Prof Banji Akintoye, Chairman of the Nigerian Indigenous National Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS), said on Tuesday that Nigeria’s 1999 constitution is a danger to global peace and security. ‘The 1999 Constitution is an agent of slavery,p fraud, promoting injustice, underdevelopment and impunity in the South and Middle Belt of Nigeria,’ he
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Foundation donates 100 mattresses to Kuje correctional centre
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja An Abuja based NGO, Shamies Unusual Foundation, has donated about 100 mattresses to Nigerian Correctional Centre Kuje. The foundation at the weekend, also distributed food items and medical supplies to the inmates. The inmates were entertained in a concert by top artists, comedians and Instagram celebrities. Speaking to reporters, the president
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Accountability: Electorate, Reps collaboration germane in delivery of quality constituency projects – CODE
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna A leading non-governmental organisation in public accountability, Connected Development (CODE), has said, there is a need for a healthy collaboration between the electorate and their political representatives for accountability especially when it comes to the delivery of quality constituency projects. CODE’s Chief Executive Officer, Hamzat Lawal, stated this at a town
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School feeding: We’ve spent N1.8bn in 3yrs in Ondo — FG
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government said it has spent N1.8 billion in three years on the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), in Ondo State. Government divulged that it has captured 108, 842 primary school pupils in the state, adding that the biometric capturing of the pupils would help in data management
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Concessions will upgrade Nigeria’s airports, increase revenue – Sirika
By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has said that the inefficient use of Nigeria’s international airports and the airports operating below expectations is why they have been put up for concession. At a recent virtual stakeholders meeting, the aviation minister pointed out that international airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano
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Niger PDP crisis: Party to set up reconciliatory committee – Beji
From John Adams, Minna Following the crisis that preceded the state congress of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state, the newly elected Chairman of the party, Alhaji Tanko Beji has said that the party will set up a reconciliatory committee to reconcile all aggrieved members after the crisis that characterized it state congress.
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Nigerian Pilgrims in Jordan take nation’s security challenges to God at Mount Nebo
From Gyang Bere, Jos Nigerians on Pilgrimage to Jordan yesterday prayed fervently for God’s divine intervention on the prevailing security challenges in Plateau State and different parts of the country. The pilgrims, who entered into a covenant with God at Mount Nebo where Moses sighted the promise land, petition God to deliver Plateau and Nigeria
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Dearth of nurses, medical equipment increasing preventable deaths – Experts
Regina Otokpa, Abuja Experts in the health sector have revealed that a good number of deaths in the nation’s health facilities were as a result of limited number of healthcare professionals including nurses, lack of modern medical equipment and the inability of nurses to carry out certain critical functions. The experts drawn from the
Okowa is authentic AFN President – WA
Charles Ogundiya The World Athletics (WA) has put to an end to all ambiguities concerning the leadership of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as it has confirmed Tonobok Okowa as the president of the federation. There has been issues with who is the authentic president of AFN after two elections that came up
Four Killed as two kidnapped Zamfara College staff, student escape
No fewer than two members of staff and one student were among the abducted victims of Zamfara College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura, who escaped from their abductors’ den and returned to the college. The Deputy Provost of the College, Ali Atitaking ku, while speaking with journalists yesterday, said: “Two staff and one
Plateau massacre: Police warn against reprisal in Ondo
Following the killings of some Ondo-bound travellers in Plateau State over the weekend, the Nigeria Police have warned against reprisal attack among youths in Ondo State. The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 17, Etim Ene- Okon, who was deployed to take charge of Zone 17 covering Ondo and Ekiti states, stated this in Akure,
Kolade Alabi: Let your officers obey court order, ALGON c’ttee tells IGP
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba, to ask his men to obey the court order by restraining one Kolade Alabi from parading himself as the president of the association. The IMC also said the security agents should
Convention: APC youths endorse Sani Musa as national chairman
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to hold its long awaited National Convention, a youth wing of the party has endorsed the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, as the next national Chairman of the party. The group, under the auspices of APC National Youth Network, Niger State chapter, described Musa
Kalu mourns demise of former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the demise of former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu as a painful loss. Stressing that the deceased was a consummate politician, Kalu acknowledged the contributions of Mantu to nation building in various capacities. The former governor noted
Insecurity: Buhari to confer with Security Chiefs on Thursday
Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday confer with Security Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This was disclosed in a release by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, early Tuesday. The President returned to Abuja last Friday after 18 days in London, during which he attended an education summit and underwent health checks.
Four Killed as two kidnapped Zamfara College staff, student escape
No fewer than two members of staff and one student were among the abducted victims of Zamfara College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura, who escaped from their abductors’ den and returned to the college. The Deputy Provost of the College, Ali Atitaking ku, while speaking with journalists yesterday, said: “Two staff and one
Concessioning: KACCIMA targets Kano airport
The Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) has declared its interest in taking over the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. This follows the Federal Government’s moves to concession the airport alongside its other international airports in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt. KACCIMA Vice-President, Ambassador Usman Darma, said
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