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Borno launches new buses for state transport services
From Timothy Olanrewaju Maiduguri Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has promised to improve transport system for the convenient of the people of the state. Zulum made the promise on Friday while launching new 70 buses procure by the government for the state transport services. “The launching of these 70 buses is in fulfilment of our
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Ogun NURTW still under suspension – PAGADA
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Parks and Garages Development Agency (PAGADA) has debunked reports that it granted permission to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state to start operations as from next week. Chairman of the agency, Abeeb Ajayi, declared that the NURTW activities had been suspended in the
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Again, driving against traffic claims more lives, 8 injured on Kaduna-Abuja highways
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Two persons have been reportedly died, and eight others injured in an accident resulting from driving against traffic along the Kaduna-Abuja highways. According to security agencies conducting operations on the route, the crash which occurred Thursday afternoon few kilometers to Kaduna, involved four vehicles. Security report added that the accident was
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Rotary Club of Jos Central encourages members on selfless service to humanity
From Gyang Bere, Jos President of Rotary Club of Jos Central, Rotn. Samuel Edeh has encouraged members to continue to render selfless services and contribute immensely towards improving living standard of indigent members of the society. Rotn. Edeh disclosed this yesterday during the presentation of Vocational Service Award to Dr. Kayode Olusola Fasua, Director General,
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TI Report: Stop the defense and do the right thing – Institute charges Govt
By Henry Uche As reactions trails the latest report from Transparency International (TI) which ranks Nigeria 149/180 countries globally and second most corrupt countries in Africa after Guinea Bissau, the Institute Of Directors (IOD) has charged the federal government of Nigeria to quit the act of defense mechanism regarding the report and do the right
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Orlu unrest: Okorocha seeks justice for humiliated monarch
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Former governor of Imo State and senator representing Imo West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Rochas Okorocha on Thursday visited the palace of Eze Boniface Okereke, the traditional ruler of Uzoubi – Umuna in Orlu Local Government Area of the State, part of where the clash between the Eastern Security
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P&G, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, and the BoI announce the launch of the 2021 P&G – BoI SME Academy
In a bid to enhance the capabilities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, leading consumer goods company, P&G, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Bank of Industry (BoI) to launch the 2021 P&G – BoI SME Academy. This year’s SME Academy – which aims to upskill
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COVID-19: Firm manufactures carrier to meet vaccine distribution challenge
By Henry Uche As the federal government of Nigeria grapples with the challenge of how to evenly distribute the proposed vaccines for COVID-19 across the country, Food Doctors Nigeria Limited (FDNL) says it has manufactured a new cold chain logistics vehicle to aid in the safe transportation and distribution of vaccines in Nigeria. The Team
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Cancer Care: FG approves 12 additional hospitals for chemotherapy
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has approved 12 additional hospitals for chemotherapy in the ongoing Cancer Access Partnership Programme at over 50 per cent cost reduction. He disclosed this in a statement he issued on Thursday in Abuja to mark the World Cancer Day, annually marked on Feb. 4 to raise awareness on
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Malami refutes Kebbi guber posters claims
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has refuted a report claiming that his governorship posters have flooded nooks and crannies of Kebbi State. A published news in one newspaper had claimed that Malami’s governorship posters were sighted in Birnin Kebbi markets, Badariyya areas,
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Fight over snow shovelling leaves 3 neighbours dead
A long-simmering neighbourhood feud boiled over into a fatal argument about snow shovelling on Monday, after a winter storm dropped 60 centimetres on a small Pennsylvania town. Authorities say Jeffrey Spaide, 47, shot and killed his neighbours, James and Lisa Goy, before killing himself, in an incident partially captured on surveillance cameras in Plains Township, Pa, reports global
Kano obtains court order permanently closing Sheik’s religious centres
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Kano State government has obtained a court order for the permanent closure of Sheik Abduljabar Mosque and all other religious centres owned by him and also restraining him from further preaching in the state. The order also directed all security agencies to arrest and deal decisively with anybody who tried
COVID-19: NCDC records over 1,000 new recoveries
The country’s total figure of discharged patients exceeded 110,000 on Thursday, as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed over 1,000 new recoveries, for the fifth day in a row. The agency confirmed 1,792 new recoveries in its update for February 4, with Lagos recording the highest figure with 824 discharged patients. The
US House strips Republican Greene of committee assignments
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories. Underscoring the political vise her inflammatory commentary has clamped her party into, nearly all Republicans voted against the Democratic move but none defended her lengthy history
Biden tells Putin: US no longer ‘rolling over’
President Joe Biden on Thursday told Russia that the United States would no longer be “rolling over” in the face of aggressive action by Moscow, declaring a new, tough approach by Washington. Visiting the State Department, Biden also promised to repair alliances and engage with the world again. “American leadership” must meet rising authoritarianism
Police offer N10m for information on two suspects
Ten million naira has been announced as a reward for information on the whereabouts of two suspected criminals. In a tweet on Thursday, the Nigeria Police Force asked citizens to report to the closest station, if they have any details that could lead to the arrest of the individuals. Police spokesman, Frank Mba shared
EPL: Chelsea inflict third straight league defeat on sluggish Spurs
Tottenham suffered their third consecutive Premier League defeat as they lost at home to Chelsea, who moved up to sixth in the table. Jorginho’s penalty, after Eric Dier had fouled Timo Werner, gave Chelsea a deserved lead in the first half, reports the BBC. Werner, who headed wide in the opening minute, was denied
APC tackles Akande, says membership registration constitutional
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni has disagreed with the party’s interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande on the ongoing membership registration and revalidation process. Akande had, on Wednesday, said that the membership registration was not necessary as the previous exercise was not up to
INEC receives 5,747 requests for new polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, justified its plans to establish more polling units across the country ahead of the 2023 general election. It disclosed that it has, so far, received a total of 5,747 requests from 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in respect of the project. The current configuration of
Wike: Nigerians’ll surely vote out APC in 2023
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle insurgency, banditry and corruption will compel Nigerians to vote out the party in 2023. He noted that Nigerians have realised they made a terrible mistake to have voted for the APC. Wike, who stated this yesterday shortly
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