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Amb Nyako emerges president NICASS course 28
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Nigerian College of Accountancy Students Society (NICASS) has elected Amb Nyako Davou Ezekiel as its president for Course 28. Nyako polled 216 votes to beat his colleague, Mr Henry Kenme, who scored 185 votes. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Bitrus Zinkur, who announced the result after the keenly contested
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Catholic Church organises special prayers for peace in Taraba
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Catholic Diocese of Jalingo has organised special prayer and enlightenment sessions in parts of Taraba state that are most prone to crisis to pray for peace and urge the people to live lives worthy of their calling as Christians. The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Bishop, Charles Hammawa, interacting with
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Grassroot sports promotes peaceful co-existence, uncovers talented youths – Plateau Reps member, Komsol
From Gyang Bere, Jos Member representing Shendam/Quaan’Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alphonsus Longgap Komsol said grassroot sports promotes peaceful co-existence among communities and discover talented youths who represents the country across the glob. Hon. Komsol disclosed this during the kick off of the football tournament tagged, Komsol Unity
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NDLEA nabs drug dealer behind cocaine hidden in Lagos airport toilet
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) have nabbed a Brazil based drug dealer, Okafor Okwudili Moses over a 2.55 kilograms of cocaine recovered from a toilet at the E-Arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. The drug was discovered in the toilet of the airport
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Diplomatic representation: Cabo Verde establishes mission in Abuja
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja In order to have closer relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and full representation in Nigeria, the Republic of Cabo Verde, has established an embassy in Abuja. Speaking while on a working visit to Nigeria, the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Dr. Ulisses Correia e Silva, said
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Ebonyi community petitions IGP over killing of Kelechi Irem
Molly Kilete, Abuja Members of Ugwuma Edda Community in Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Alkali Baba, over the brutal killing of their sons, Mr Kelechi Amos Irem. Irem, was said to have been murdered in cold blood on July 31, 2021 by suspected members of a
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Imo: Traditional rulers, local leaders call on Uzodinma to run for second term
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Traditional rulers in Imo State and leaders from Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu have called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to run for a second term in 2023. The stakeholders, who were reacting to a recent clamour for the governorship of the state to return to the Owerri zone at a recent event
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Aiteo replies SBAR on oil spill, says efforts in place to address situation
From Chinwendu Obioha Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), the operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture of Oil Mining Lease (OML), has disclosed its position on the recent hydrocarbon wellhead leak in its Santa Barbara, South West field, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. In a statement by Ndiana Matthew on behalf
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Al-Makura distributes over 2,000 bags of fertilizer, cash to constituents
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (APC – Nasarawa South) has distributed five truckloads of fertilizers to farmers drawn from the five local government areas of his constituency. At the distribution ceremony held at the premises of Kwandere fertilizer company along Jos road Lafia, Saturday, the senator said the fertilizers NPK 20:10:10 were
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UNICEF raises concern about education of children in Benue IDPs camps
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the lack of access to education for children at the internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Benue State and warned that this would adversely affect their future. UNICEF’s Chief of Enugu Field Office, Dr. Ibrahim Conteh, gave the warning during a
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Man United sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked by Manchester United manager after nearly three years in charge as manager. United had originally earmarked technical director Darren Fletcher to take temporary charge but have decided to install Carrick for the forthcoming games. In a statement, the club said: “Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United
Okada: Lagos Police crush 482 motorcycles
In a bid to discourage operation of commercial motorcycles in prohibited areas on Lagos roads and bridges, the State Command of Nigerian Police, has shed at least 482 commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada for flouting the Traffic law. Speaking with journalists after supervising the crushing exercise on Saturday at the Secretariat, Ikeja, Commissioner of
Buhari’s N18.5bn bailout may not be enough for Benue – Ortom
Promises judicious application of funds Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the N18.5 billion loan doled out to the State by President Muhammadu Buhari through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear the backlog of salaries of workers and entitlements of pensioners may not be enough to confront existing
Kalu felicitates with former president Jonathan @ 64
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary. Acknowledging the contributions of the former president to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and beyond, Kalu described the former President as a
We‘ve dissolved Buni-led Caretaker Committee – APC group
66Youths of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of The Progressive Youth Movement, have risen from their North-West Town Hall Meeting in Kaduna on Saturday, with a call that they dissolved the Governor Mai Mala Buni led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). The APC youths at the meeting with the theme;
Nigeria needs to move from consumption to production based economy – Obi
Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that there is the need for Nigeria’s economy to move from consumption to production based if the country must witness growth and a sustainable development. Also, he attributed the reason why the nation’s economy has been performing poorly on many fronts to the inadequate production
Pneumonia kills 162,000 under-five annually – FG
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has said Nigeria record about 162, 000 under-five deaths due to pneumonia annually. The minister said this in a brief to commemorate the 2021 World Pneumonia Day in Abuja noting that about 808,920 pediatric pneumonia associated deaths and more than 100 million childhood pneumonia are estimated to
159 killed, 1,572 injured in 850 FCT crashes in 11 months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Saturday said a total of 850 road traffic crashes were recorded in the FCT resulting in 159 deaths and 1,572 injuries between January and November. The Sector Commander, RS7.1 Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Oga Ochi, disclosed this at the 2021 Special Marshal Sectorial Workshop in Abuja. The
Insecurity: Niger bans sales of motorcycles
Following the incessant security challenges in some parts of Niger State and coupled with the demands of motorcycles as ransom by bandits and kidnappers, the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the immediate ban on the sales of motorcycles across the State. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG),
FG should declare Boko Haram, others as terrorist organisations – Cleric
The President and General Overseer of United Apostolic Church of Christ, Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare Boko Haram and bandits terrorising the Northern part of the country as terrorist organisations. Owoyemi, who was in Akure, the Ondo State capital for the annual convention of the Church, said any
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