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Why Buhari is yet to designate bandits as terrorists – Presidency
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to designate as terrorists criminal bandits like it did the Igbo separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an interview with BBC Pidgin Saturday, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, explained that there is
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Kebbi at 30: Malami flags off N3.2 billion Credit Facility Loan to 5,889
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A total of 5,889 Nigerians across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State have started receiving N550,000 as Federal Government intervention tagged COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility Loan to enable them to cushion the effect of economic retardation caused by lockdown occasion by the coronavirus pandemic. The Attorney General of
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Police foil kidnap attempt in Jos, neutralise suspect
(NAN) The Police Command in Plateau has foiled a kidnap attempt and neutralised one member of the kidnap gang at Rantya community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau. ASP Ubah Ogaba, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement issued in Jos. According to Ogaba, the incident occurred
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COVID-19: NCDC reports spike in fatalities as infections surge
(NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded more deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. The NCDC confirmed 650 new cases in 16 states of the federation and the FCT, with 56 deaths across the country on Saturday, via its verified website on Sunday morning,
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EF%BF%BCpancreatic-cancer/ Warning signs of ?pancreatic cancer
By Enyeribe Ejiogu Generally, in this part of the world, where a majority of people do not have a practice of regularly visiting the hospital, to see a doctor for medical check-up, life-threatening health problems are often diagnosed very late. Different types of cancers fall under the category of diseases that doctor get to see
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Insecurity: North in darkest era of retrogression –Prof. Magaji
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Associate Professor of law, American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State, Mohammed Bello Magaji, has said that the North is in its darkest era of retrogression because of insecurity ravaging the region. Prof. Magaji also ruled out the possibility of the North catching up with educational gap between it and
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Demolition of Mpape and other communities in Abuja is evil
By Awunah Pius Terwase Mpape is one of the communities in Abuja that accommodates many who cannot afford to live in Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse and other districts in the Federal Capital Territory due to the high cost of accommodation, food stuffs and other things found in the areas. The demolition of houses built by the
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Let the artists have their day
By Kings Ndubuisi Onwe Africa art will not be complete without mentioning the contribution of Nigerian artists and the traditional art history. The Nigerian ancient art history holds a pride of place in the annal of African art, contributing to its richness, worldwide attraction, and archaeological interests. During the colonial era, and consequently the advent
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Buhari’s fresh vow to tackle insecurity
In the face of spiraling insecurity and other challenges across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to do everything humanly possible to overcome them. The president has also expressed his wish not to leave government as a failure. To achieve the objective, he has stated his readiness to make more changes in the security
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Strike: Chairmen of health institutions chide Resident Doctors
By Cynthia Oyinatumba The Forum of Chairmen of Health Institutions in Nigeria (FCHIN) has described the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) as insensitive. The group said that considering its findings the Federal Government has substantially met the demands of doctors, as well as taking steps to reposition the health sector,
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Kalu mourns passing of music icon, Sir Victor Uwaifo
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the passing of multi-talented musician and philosopher, Sir Victor Uwaifo as a huge loss to the entertainment industry and Nigeria in general. Kalu, while extolling the virtues of the Nigerian guitarist, urged upcoming musicians to embrace the good
Farmers: Nigeria challenged by insecurity, food security threat
Nigerian farmers under the umbrella of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) have disclosed that currently, Nigeria is on the brink of disintegration due to insecurity threatening the country’s food system in spite of the series of investments to get daily life back to normal. The National President of AFAN, Kabir Ibrahim, an Architect,
Terrorism: Buhari, not part of Boko Haram, bandits –Shehu
The Presidency, yesterday, absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of complicity in the activities of Boko Haram, the dreaded terrorist group which has waged a bloody war with the Nigeria Armed Forces for over a decade. In a bid to demonstrate his innocence, the Presidency said Buhari rejected a nomination by the terrorist organisation to negotiate
Insecurity: Plateau Rep writes Buhari, decries govt failure
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC, Plateau) has said that the failure of the Buhari government to deal decisively with factors indicative of rising animosity in the country, mutual suspicion and religious frontlines are responsible for the recent upsurge in the security challenges in the country.
Final UK troops leave Afghanistan
The final UK troops, diplomats and officials have left Kabul, Downing Street has confirmed. The departure of the RAF flight brings to an end the UK’s 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan. More than 15,000 people have been evacuated by the UK since August 14, reports the BBC. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the moment
Another Kabul airport attack likely, Biden warns
Another attack on Kabul airport is highly likely, US President Joe Biden has warned, saying commanders have told him it could come as early as Sunday. The state department has urged all US citizens to leave the area near the airport because of a “specific, credible threat”. The US is continuing evacuations but the final
2 die in pile-up on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that two people lost their lives on Saturday in a three-vehicle pile-up around AP Petrol Station on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Ahmed Umar, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun,
La Liga: Carvajal strike sees Real edge Betis to go top
Dani Carvajal’s second-half goal gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Betis on Saturday as Carlo Ancelotti’s men moved top of the early LaLiga table. Madrid now have seven points from their opening three games after a bright start to the season, while the reported potential signing of Kylian Mbappe could give them
Serie A: Juve slump to shock Empoli defeat after Ronaldo exit
Juventus were stunned by promoted Empoli in their first match of the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, a 1-0 home defeat in Serie A leaving the ‘Old Lady’ looking toothless while Ciro Immobile hit a hat-trick for Lazio in a 6-1 thrashing of Spezia. The Turin giants would have been confident of their chances against their
10-Man Chelsea hold Liverpool at Anfield
Chelsea played the entire second half with 10 men but held on for a draw after Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah’s penalty had cancelled out Kai Havertz’s excellent header at Anfield. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked in control following Havertz’s opener on 21 minutes in front of a stunned Kop, reports the BBC. But the game changed
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