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Resident Doctors embark on indefinite strike in Gombe
The Gombe State chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD) on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of 11 months salaries and poor welfare package. President of the state chapter, Dr Saidu A.B. Alhassan, said the indefinite strike was to drive home their demands over lingering problems affecting the resident doctors over
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Coronavirus threat not over yet – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advised Nigerians to continue to observe hygiene advisories, saying the threat posed to Nigeria by the Coronavirus was not yet over. Osinbajo gave the advice on Monday in Abuja while flagging off the free nationwide Integrated Medical Outreach Programme (I-MOP) at Bwari Area Council Primary Health Centre in the Federal
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King of Boys II: Adetiba drops first teaser
As the ‘King of Boys’ buzz continues to gather momentum, Nollywood filmmaker and director, Kemi Adetiba has kept good her promise with the release of the first teaser for the much anticipated ‘King of Boys II’. Adetiba shared a 35-second teaser on her twitter handle @kemiadetiba to the excitement of her teeming fans. While the
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Lagos explosion: Sanwo-Olu meets Buhari, launches N2bn funds for Abule-Ado’s victims
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set up a panel to investigate the explosion which claimed several lives and properties on Sunday in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin local government area of the state. He disclosed this on Monday while fielding questions from State House reporters in Abuja after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the incident.
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NEC: We didn’t meet over APC crisis – Bagudu (VIDEO)
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Capt. Musa Nuhu takes over as NCAA DG
Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu on Monday formally took over as the substantive Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The brief handover ceremony, which was superintended by the Acting Director General, Capt. Sidi Abdullahi, was held at the Conference Room, Aviation House, Ikeja. He resumed as the 7th Director General
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Bandits attack: 42,000 Katsina IDPs get relief materials
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has distributed relief items to displaced victims of bandits attack in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Federal Commissioner of the commission, Sen. Basheer Garba Mohammed, led the distribution exercise which targeted 42,000 displaced persons across seven communities in the local government.
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Suspension: Oshiomhole ‘wins’ at Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution on the suspension of the embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. EDITOR’S PICK: Court approves Giadom as APC acting national chairman A three-member panel of the appellate court presided by Justice Abubakar Dati Yahaya on Monday held that
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Nasarawa was “more than happy” to take in deposed emir
Nasarawa state governor Abdullahi Sule says the moment Muhammadu Sanusi II was dethroned as Emir of Kano in Kano state, the Kano governor phoned him up to say the deposed emir was being sent to Nasarawa and would Nasarawa accept him? The governor replied, “We’d be more than happy”.
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The new face of almajiri in Nasarawa
Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa explains why the state had to ban street begging, and why it would not be tolerated. He also speaks of a new organisation for almajiri system
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BREAKING: Oshiomhole: APC national leadership calls emergency meeting
A meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been scheduled for Tuesday. Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary, in a statement Monday night, said the meeting will hold at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja by 12 noon. “All members of the NWC are expected to attend as
BREAKING: Oshiomhole: APC national leadership calls emergency meeting
EPL: Ighalo nominated for Man Utd award
Odion Ighalo is in the running to be named Manchester United’s Player of the Month for March. The 30-year-old has been nominated alongside Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Fred. Ighalo only arrived at Old Trafford in January, signing a six-month loan deal with the Red Devils. In March, he scored three goals including a brace
EPL: Ighalo nominated for Man Utd award
Coronavirus: We’ll identify persons looking suspicious at National Sports Festival – FG
Ahead of the commencement of the National Sports Festival in Edo State, the Nigerian government says it won’t stop the event due to the fear of coronavirus. The government says people looking suspicious will not be allowed entry to the venue. Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, made this declaration on Monday at a
Coronavirus: We’ll identify persons looking suspicious at National Sports Festival – FG
Obi, Obiano disagree over who built Anambra NYSC Camp
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has engaged his successor, Willie Obiano, over who should earn credit for the construction of the National Youth Service Corps’ permanent orientation site in the state. Obiano had a week ago commissioned the new orientation camp of the NYSC in Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government Area,
Obi, Obiano disagree over who built Anambra NYSC Camp
BREAKING: APC crisis: Drama as court orders Gaidom to takeover Oshiomhole’s office
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, has granted an interim order declaring Victor Giadom, acting National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to act as the party’s National Chairman. The Judge, Justice Samira Bature gave the order on Monday after listening to an ex-parte motion filed by Mustapha Salihu, the party’s national vice
BREAKING: APC crisis: Drama as court orders Gaidom to takeover Oshiomhole’s office
Senate committee seeks improved funding for Federal Fire Service
Owing to incessant fire outbreaks in the country, Senate Committee on Interior Monday, advocated for increased funding for the Federal Fire Service (FFS). Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Kashim Shettima, made the call during an oversight visit by members of the Committee to the headquarters of FFS in Abuja. Shettima said there was a remarkable
Senate committee seeks improved funding for Federal Fire Service
Coronavirus kills Spanish Footballer, Francisco
A 21-year-old footballer, Francisco Gracia has been reported dead after testing positive for coronavirus The footballer was diagnosed with Covid-19, Francisco (Fran) Garcia, from Malaga, Spain, on Friday after he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Mr Garcia had no idea he had an aggressive form of cancer, which made him extremely vulnerable to coronavirus, when he
Coronavirus kills Spanish Footballer, Francisco
Abuja: 34 undergraduates, others arrested during cult meeting
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 34 cultists at their hideout in Gwako, Gwagwalada Area Council in Abuja. DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Police Public Relations Officer, said the suspects numbering 34 were arrested on Sunday around Gwako during their cult meeting. Two locally made pistols and some charms were recovered from the scene as
Abuja: 34 undergraduates, others arrested during cult meeting
$22.7 loan: Court told to stop President Buhari immediately
The Coalition of Opposition Political Parties, CUPP, has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court to stop him from borrowing the proposed $22.7 foreign loan. The lenders, Presidency, and the National Assembly are also named in the suit seeking to stop Buhari from accessing the loan. CUPP, in a statement, signed and made available to DAILY
$22.7 loan: Court told to stop President Buhari immediately
APC crisis: Oshiomhole wins in court
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Monday stayed the execution of a Federal Capital Territory High Court ruling which suspended the National Chairman of the All Progressives Party (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. The Justice Abubakar Datti Yshaya-led three-man panel of the Appeal Court unanimously granted the reliefs contained in an ex-parte motion argued by lead lawyer
APC crisis: Oshiomhole wins in court
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