Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 16th September 2021
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Bawa is hale and hearty – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that its chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty. A statement from Wilson Uwajaren, the spokesman of the commission said the clarification became necessary following an incident earlier today September 16, 2021 at the Presidential Villa, The statement said that the EFCC chairman was delivering a
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Insecurity: Put Nigeria first, FG tells media
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has tasked the media to put Nigeria first in the reportage of the country’s activities, particularly the fight against insecurity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the call in Abuja during the ceremony of the renaming of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Headquarters
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Lagos: 2 in trouble for offering bribe to police officer to release suspects
By Christopher Oji, Lagos Two people have been arrested for attempting to bribe a police officer in order to secure the release of two suspects and to pervert the course of justice, the Lagos State Police Command has said. Adariku Sunday (34) of 66, Henry Smith Close, Abidjan, GRA, Ajah, had allegedly offered a N400,000
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Kebbi: NGO calls for improved gender-sensitive, inclusive health care
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Community Health and Research Initiative (CRI) with support from the USAID Integrated Health Programme (IHP) has advocated for improvement in the quality, gender-sensitive and all-inclusive primary health care services in Kebbi State. The Project Manager of the initiative, Alhaji Salisu, Muhammad Musa, stated this known at a one-day health
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VAT: Appeal Court reserves ruling on Lagos joinder application
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday reserved ruling on the application filed by Lagos State Government to join in an appeal by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) against the judgement of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, giving legal backings to the Rivers State Government
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BREAKING: EFCC Chairman slumps in Aso Rock
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, collapsed at the Presidential Villa on Thursday at an event organised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Bawa had delivered his speech and was walking back to his seat when he suddenly became dizzy and slumped just
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Online publishers hold discourse on renewed Niger Delta agitation
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Eminent personalities in governance, academia, civil society and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region are expected to converge on Asaba next monthly for a discourse on the Niger Delta question. The forum is the third annual lecture series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) with the theme: ‘Niger Delta Economy:
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How FG can stem naira devaluation – expert
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja As part of measures to stem the devaluation of the naira against major international currencies, reduce poverty and excess liquidity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should avoid the creation of new money, according to Mr Eze Onyekpere, lead director of a non-governmental organisation and knowledge institution He added that the
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Taraba: FRSC to offer free medical checks, eye tests to drivers
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo In order to reduce road fatalities during the Yuletide season, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday said the Corps has concluded arrangements to offer free medical check-ups and eye tests to drivers in Taraba State. Corps Commander Selina Williams the Taraba Sector Commander, who disclosed this on Thursday in
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BREAKING: DPR increases revenue target to N5trn
By Adewale Sanyaolu At a period when most Ministries Departments and Agencies(MDAs) are struggling to met their 2021 revenue budget, the Department of Petroleum Resources has set an additional revenue target of N5 trillion by December this year. Director, DPR, Mr.Sarki Auwalu, stated this when a paid a visit to the Executive Secretary of the
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Buhari receives FIFA President
President Muhammadu Buhari received the delegation from FIFA led by its President Gianni Infantino and one of his VPs who is the president of the Confederation of African Football(CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe Thursday in Abuja. After the visit, Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare led them to see the Moshood Abiola Stadium in
JUST IN: EFCC Chairman, Bawa, Slumps At Aso Rock
Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was rushed out of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, after he slumped at a programme. Bawa was delivering a goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped speaking, staggered back to his seat, and laid down. Professor Isa Pantami
Insecurity: DSS establishes Special Intervention Squad, Tactical Teams
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja In its determination to respond appropriately to threats to national security and other emergencies, the Department of State Services (DSS) has established a Special Intervention Squad (SIS), as well as Tactical Teams. As the foremost domestic intelligence agency of the country, the DSS is saddled with the responsibility of detecting and
Guinea crisis: Osinbajo to represent Buhari at ECOWAS Meeting in Accra
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading a two-man Federal Government delegation to attend an extra ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on the political situation in the Republic of Guinea taking place in Accra, the capital of Ghana on Thursday. Osinbajo is to represent President Muhammadu Buhari at
Sanwo-Olu approves appointment of new VC for LASU
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello as the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). Professor Olatunji-Bello was appointed following recommendation by the Joint Committee of Council and Senate of LASU in accordance with the LASU Law, Cap 169 Vol 7, Laws of Lagos
UK, US, Australia launch pact to counter China
The UK, US and Australia have announced a special security pact to share advanced defence technologies, in an effort to counter China. The partnership will enable Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time, reports the BBC. The pact, to be known as Aukus, will also cover artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and cyber.
APC chieftain lauds Senator Oduah’s loan scheme
…welcomes her to party A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) family in Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra state, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene last weekend eulogised the Senator representing the area, Princess Stella Oduah, for her ceaseless human development schemes. Speaking during a sensitisation programme for a N100 million micro credit scheme for people
It will take time for attacking trio to shine, says PSG coach
Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino warned that it would take some time for his formidable attacking trio to shine after they disappointed in a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Wednesday. Lionel Messi hit the woodwork on his first start with PSG but he failed to add to
UEFA League: Messi quiet in PSG draw as Man City, Liverpool win thrillers
Lionel Messi made his first Paris Saint-Germain start in a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, while last season’s runners-up Manchester City and Liverpool won high-scoring thrillers. Real Madrid, the record 13-time European champions, left it late to beat Inter Milan at the San Siro in a section topped
Miscreants, criminals ready to take advantage of separatists’ agitations, Gbajabiamila warns
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has warned that some miscreants and criminals are taking advantage of the separationist agitations in the country to carry out their activities. The Speaker raised this alarm in his welcome address to his colleagues at Wednesday’s plenary. He said: “We must now add to these concerns, an emerging threat
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