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Eid al-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24 as public holidays. This is to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the government. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola congratulated Muslims for completing the
Eid al-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays
Adamawa guber: NSCDC summons state commandant to Abuja
Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has invited the Adamawa commandant, Muhammad Bello, to Abuja for interrogation. This is contained in a statement issued by NSCDC Director of Public Relations, Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Wednesday, in Abuja. Odumosu said Bello was summoned by the NSCDC Commandant
Adamawa guber: NSCDC summons state commandant to Abuja
Police narrate how girl, 21, duped German of N101m
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, arrested Cynthia Atuonah, 21, over a romance scam in which she allegedly duped a German of $220,000 (N101 million). Spokesperson of PSFU, SP Eyitayo Johnson, stated in Lagos on Wednesday that the suspect, who claimed to be a model and owner of a massage spa known as
Police narrate how girl, 21, duped German of N101m
Local content soars to 54% in oil, gas sector – FG
The Federal Government said it had increased local content investment activities in the oil and gas industry by 54 per cent in 2022. Also, the government reiterated its plan to increase the figure to 70 per cent by 2027. Engr. Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, disclosed
Local content soars to 54% in oil, gas sector – FG
Islamic cleric urges Zamfara Govt to pay WAEC, NECO fees
Dr Mohammed Bello Janbako, an Islamic cleric, has urged the Zamfara State Government to consider the possibility of paying NECO and WAEC fees for indigent students of the state. The cleric made the call during the closure of this year’s Ramadan Tafsir at Imam Malik Jumuat Mosque in Damba district of Gusau, the state capital.
Islamic cleric urges Zamfara Govt to pay WAEC, NECO fees
INEC presents Certificates of Return to Doguwa, NASS members-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday, in Abuja, presented Certificates of Return to National Assembly members-elect of the April 18 supplementary elections. Some of the lawmakers-elect commended INEC for a job well done and described their success as a victory for democracy. Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa (APC), member-elect
INEC presents Certificates of Return to Doguwa, NASS members-elect
Buhari concludes Lesser Hajj, returns to Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Abuja, the nation’s capital after his eight-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he also performed the Umrah (Lesser Hajj). Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, who was part of the presidential entourage, noted that the Presidential aircraft landed at
Buhari concludes Lesser Hajj, returns to Abuja
NFF lines up top friendlies for Super Falcons ahead World Cup
The Super Falcons will engage in Grade A friendlies ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Randy Waldrum’s charges played two friendlies against Haiti and New Zealand this month. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), however, have plans to arrange more tune-up games for the nine-time African champions before the competition. The
NFF lines up top friendlies for Super Falcons ahead World Cup
Adamawa Election: Fintiri, Deputy receive Certificate of Return
Adamawa State governor-elect, Ahmadu Fintiri and his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta have received their Certificates of Return. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued the Certificates at its headquarters, in Maitama Abuja on Wednesday. Recall that INEC on Tuesday declared Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the PDP winner of the Adamawa State supplementary election. Fintiri polled
Adamawa Election: Fintiri, Deputy receive Certificate of Return
Federation Cup: Rivers United, Enyimba clash in star match of Round 64
Rivers United and Enyimba will clash in the Round of 64 of this year’s Federation Cup competition. The draw ceremony was held inside the Nigeria Football Federation secretariat on Wednesday. Gateway United and Kwara United will clash in another fixture, with the encounter between ABS and Bendel Insurance another tie to look forward to. The
Federation Cup: Rivers United, Enyimba clash in star match of Round 64
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