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Lalong lauds peaceful conduct of Council election in Plateau
From Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has praised the electorate for their peaceful conduct and large turn out during the Local Government Election in the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. He urged the electorate to elect the Chairmen and Councillors of their choice in the ongoing Local Government elections.
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ITF battling unemployment among Nigerians-Ari, DG
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Director General of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Joseph Ari said the Fund has been reposition towards addressing daily challenges of increasing unemployment and poverty among Nigerians. He noted that if the challenges of unemployment and poverty is not contained, it will land the country in bad shape. Ari disclosed this
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Soldiers kill 3 unknown gunmen, recovers vehicle, motorcycle in Anambra
Molly Kilete, Abuja The army headquarters in Abuja, said it’s troops engaged in the ongoing Exercise GOLDEN DAWN, in Anambra State have killed three unknown gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on Friday. The gunmen who drove in 2 Vehicles, a Hilux and Hummer bus, were said to have attacked the
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Marginalisation root of all agitations in Nigeria – Dr Okafor
By Cosmas Omegoh Head pastor and founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministry aka Grace Nation International, Lagos, Dr Chris Okafor, says agitations for self determination, calls for restructuring, and referendum in Nigeria, all have their roots in marginalisation. The cleric spoke during the church’s service in Lagos, adding that he believes
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Tight security in Jos as Plateau holds LG polls
There is heavy presence of security personnel at various polling units and flash points in Jos the Plateau state capital, and evirons, as all is set for the conduct of elections across the 17 Local Government Areas on Saturday. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited some of the areas, reports
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FAAN trains 121 aviation security personnel
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has completed the training of 121 aviation security officers. This is contained in a statement by General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, on Saturday in Lagos. Yakubu said that the security officers were drawn from Abuja, Maiduguri, Yola, Jos, Gombe, Dutse and Sokoto.
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Fight against drugs: Rights group seeks support for NDLEA
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed for support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enable it rid the country of illicit drugs. MURIC said that the fight against illicit drugs peddling and intake must be won to save Nigerian youths from drug-induced crimes, self destruction and curbing youths involvement in insurgency.
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Overspeeding vehicle kills 1, injures another in Ondo
Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, Sector commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State, has confirmed the killing of a hawker by an overspeeding vehicle in Akure on Friday. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that another hawker was severely injured in the accident that occurred along Airport Road, Oba-Ile. The sector commander said the
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Gov. Emmanuel’s wife empowers 450 women in A’Ibom
Mrs Martha Emmanuel, the wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom, has empowered 450 women in the state, to make them financially self-reliant. Emmanuel disclosed this on Friday during the inauguration and empowerment of Eket Senatorial District Women’s Forum at Abat in Onna Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom. The News Agency of Nigeria
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Northern Governors congratulate Gombe Gov. Yahaya @60
The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated the Governor of Gombe, Inuwa Yahaya as he marks his 60th birthday. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham, on Saturday in Jos, described Yahaya as an accomplished technocrat. He said
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Qatar 2022: Super Eagles arrive Douala ahead of crunch CAR reverse fixture
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived Douala, Cameroon ahead of the crunch reverse fixture against the Central African Republic (CAR) billed for Sunday afternoon. CAR ran out 1-0 victors in the first leg played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, shocking the football world. Ranked 124th in the world, CAR sits on the third
Premier League clubs demand emergency meeting over Newcastle takeover
Premier League clubs have reached out to the league with complaints about Newcastle United’s takeover by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium and are pushing for an emergency meeting next week, the Guardian newspaper reported. The Premier League announced on Thursday that Newcastle had been sold to a group consisting of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital
JUST IN: Soldier, 3 others killed as troops, unknown gunmen clash in Anambra
The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that its troops of Sector 5 of Exercise Golden Dawn have neutralised three unknown gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on October 7, 2021. A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations said the gallant troops engaged and overwhelmed the gunmen
Nigerians to pay more for third party motor insurance from Jan.
The Insurers Committee on Friday said plans were being concluded to enable the National Insurance Commission announce a new price for third party motor Insurance policy by January 1, 2022. The Chairman of its Sub-Committee on Publicity and Communication, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said this at a media briefing on the outcome of the Insurers Committee
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, holds off threatening force
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, though did not directly mention the use of force after a week of tensions with the Chinese-claimed island that sparked international concern. Taiwan responded shortly after by calling on Beijing to abandon its coercion, reiterating that only Taiwan’s people could decide
Biden’s popularity rises slightly as coronavirus cases fall – poll
U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval rating has increased somewhat over the past few weeks, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, as coronavirus infection rates slowed. The latest national public opinion poll, conducted Oct. 6-7, found that 48% of U.S. adults approved of Biden’s performance in office, which is up by 4 percentage points from a similar
Germany, Netherlands edge closer to World Cup finals
Germany needed a late winner from Thomas Mueller to beat Romania 2-1 while the Netherlands eked out a 1-0 win in Latvia to stay on course for the World Cup finals on Friday. Four-time world champions Germany now have a six-point lead in Group J after their win in Hamburg. However, it was another
Qatar 2022: Africa’s big guns record wins as Algeria run riot
Algeria, Cameroon and Egypt were among the top African sides which recorded victories in their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The Desert Foxes of Algeria maintained their lead at the top of Group A table after annihilating Niger 6-1 at home with Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani both grabbing a brace. Algeria
Qatar 2022: Andorra v England to go ahead despite fire at stadium
England’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday will go ahead as planned despite a fire that broke out at the Estadi Nacional on Friday, the Andorran Football Federation (FAF) has confirmed. Sky Sports earlier posted videos showing a television gantry at the side of the pitch between the two sets of team benches
Sir Alex adds another trophy to collection eight years after Man Utd retirement
Sir Alex Ferguson added another trophy to his collection from the Manchester United glory days. The fans’ hero, famed for years of success with the Premier League side, celebrated winning a gong away from football. Bolstering the 38 trophies he scooped during his record-breaking Old Trafford reign, Fergie was successful at The McCoys on Thursday evening. Held at
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