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NDDC: Suspend Akpabio, IMC now, PDP charges Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately suspend the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following what it described as huge fraud allegations against him in the worsening corruption saga rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The party also asked the President to immediately disband the Interim …
My boss gave me food, N500 to kill 6 people – suspect
A suspected ritualist, Sheu Usman, on Friday revealed to the Oyo state police command that his master, Adedokun Yinusa, ‘usually buy food for him and gave him N500 after each operation of killing people for him.’ Usman who disclosed that he had killed six victims, said his mode of killing was to target female folks …
NDLEA intercepts cocaine meant for insurgents
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) Kogi State command, has intercepted substances suspected to be cocaine and other hard drugs being allegedly transported to insurgents in the North East. The command’s operatives, it was gathered, intercepted the drugs in the state on Thursday. NDLEA discovers first-ever Indian hemp oil lab in Lagos NDLEA intercepts 3,136 …
FG wants states to end open defecation by 2025
The federal government has asked all states of the Federation to domesticate the Executive Order 009 recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari to end Open Defecation in Nigeria by 2025. Water Resources Minister, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, gave the encouragement in Abuja when he virtually met with the 36 states and F.C.T Coordinators of the …
Maize growers receive N13bn for 2020 wet season production
The National President, Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), Dr Edwin Uche has confirmed the association’s receipt of N13 billion worth of support from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the 2020 wet season maize production. This is in addition to another N16 billion given to other farmers under the aegis …
Court sentences 12 to jail for evading immigration clearance
A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced 12 illegal migrants to 3 months in jail for evading immigration clearance while crossing Nigerian borders to another country through illegal routes. The Nigeria Immigration Service had dragged the accused before the court after they were apprehended and repatriated from Niger Republic. Immigration stops 58 Nigerian doctors from …
Coronavirus lays bare S.African’s toxic relationship with alcohol
South Africa’s move to reimpose an alcohol sales ban as its coronavirus epidemic surges has eased pressure on hospital staff but cast a bleak spotlight on the country’s booze culture. In few other countries in the world have COVID-19 and alcohol consumption become so dangerously intertwined. Court strikes out suit over alcohol ban Nairobi governor …
Troops rescue 34 kidnapped victims, apprehend suspects in Benue — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued about 34 kidnapped victims, apprehended suspected kidnappers and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in Benue state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. I’ll make life unbearable for criminals in Benue — Ortom …
APC suspends chair in Nasarawa
All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its chairman in Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa State, Mr Micha Magaji, for alleged anti -party activities and corruption This was announced in a document signed by Ibrahim Mamuku, Vice-Chairman of APC from Anchor Ward and 17 other officials made available to newsmen on Friday in Lafia. APC, …
7 Best Forex Brokers in Nigeria
Overview The Forex Market is one of the largest financial markets in the world and on a daily basis it experiences substantial volumes of traders from over the world, and recently more brokers have started offering their services to numerous countries that were previously excluded. Due to this, African countries such as Nigeria, have more …
Arsenal vs Man City: Guardiola names players to miss, play FA Cup clash
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, will miss the Citizens’ FA Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal on Saturday night due to injury. Guardiola also said that first-choice keeper, Ederson, and right back, Joao Cancelo will feature against the Gunners. Arsenal heads to the game after defeating Premier League champions, Liverpool …
Arsenal vs Man City: Guardiola names players to miss, play FA Cup clash
Coronavirus: WHO reveals countries with no COVID-19 death cases
The World Health Organization, WHO, regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has revealed countries with no COVID-19 death cases. Africa has recorded 14,386 deaths due to complications arising from COVID-19. According to the latest figure released by the WHO, the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to 663,648 in the past 24 …
Coronavirus: WHO reveals countries with no COVID-19 death cases
Governor Udom suspends SA, Emmanuel Nicholas
The Akwa Ibom Government has suspended Mr. Emmanuel Nicholas, an aide to Gov. Udom Emmanuel, with immediate effect. Nicholas was suspended due to fraudulent allegations levelled against him. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, in Uyo on Friday. Ekuwem said that the special …
Governor Udom suspends SA, Emmanuel Nicholas
NDDC: Court restrains Police, others from arresting Nunieh
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has restrained Nigeria Police and other Law enforcement agencies from arresting the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joi Nunieh. The court presided over by Justice S.E Thompson also granted an ex-parte order, restraining the NDDC and others from arresting Nunieh, …
NDDC: Court restrains Police, others from arresting Nunieh
774,000 new jobs: Citizen’s right group condemns N20,000 FG salary
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the Initiative for Citizens’ Rights, Accountability and Development (ICRAD), has condemned the Federal Government’s Special Public Works (SPW) Programme designed to employ 774,000 Nigerians. DAILY POST reported that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the programme, as part of the fiscal stimulus measures to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak and will see 1,000 …
774,000 new jobs: Citizen’s right group condemns N20,000 FG salary
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard warns Chelsea about four Man Utd players
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has warned his team about four Manchester United players, ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final. Both clubs clash at Wembley, with the winner set to face Manchester City or Arsenal in the final on August 1. Lampard’s men go into the fixture sitting third in the Premier League, one point above …
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard warns Chelsea about four Man Utd players
LaLiga: Iker Casillas returns to Real Madrid
Iker Casillas has sealed an emotional return to Real Madrid, according to Marca. He will work alongside club president, Florentino Perez, in an advisory role. The legendary goalkeeper is expected to officially announce his retirement after Porto clinched won the league in Portugal. His new role will come as a surprise, following his controversial departure …
LaLiga: Iker Casillas returns to Real Madrid
Troops kill notorious Kidnap leader, Zwa Ikyegh, rescue 32 victims in Benue PHOTOS
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that the troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have killed a notorious kidnap kingpin, Zwa Ikyegh, at Tomayin village in Logo LGA of Benue State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Friday, also said that the troops rescued 32 kidnapped victims some of whom …
Troops kill notorious Kidnap leader, Zwa Ikyegh, rescue 32 victims in Benue PHOTOS
PDP reacts as Magu reportedly boasts of reinstatement as EFCC Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have reacted to Ibrahim Magu’s alleged boast of reinstatement. PDP’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan described Magu’s remark as a huge affront on the integrity of the Presidential committee probing his alleged corrupt practice while in office. Ologbondiyan had claimed that Magu’s lawyer, Wahab Shittu had boasted of his client’s reinstatement as …
PDP reacts as Magu reportedly boasts of reinstatement as EFCC Chairman
WASSCE 2020: Nigerian govt confirms meeting with WAEC over new exam dates
The federal government has confirmed that it held a meeting with officials of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on Monday. The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, revealed this while speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to Nwajiuba, there will be further consultations with four other countries, before new …
WASSCE 2020: Nigerian govt confirms meeting with WAEC over new exam dates
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