Month: July 2016
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Terrorism Is A Misguided Doctrine Hinged On Unfounded Islamic Principles – Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Tukur Buratai, on Friday asserted that the Army needs the help of God to succeed in its endeavours. Speaking during a commemorative service of the 153rd Nigerian army day celebration in Abuja, Buratai said the army would continue to do its best to safeguard the territorial integrity of the…
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Grazing Reserve: Lalong Angry Over Jang Led Protest
By Raymond GUKAS, Jos Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong is angry with his predecessor and senator Jonah Jang for “spearheading” the anti grazing reserves protests in the state. Even though the governor noted that the protests against the grazing reserves were futile, he disclosed that relevant stakeholders had already agreed on the establishment of cattle…
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A\Ibom To Partner Research Centres On Agric Development
By Patrick ODEY, Uyo As the collapse in oil prices has forced a commensurate decline in Federal allocations, States in Nigeria have started looking beyond oil by diversifying their economies to focus on agriculture and other non-oil exports. Towards this end, the Akwa Ibom State government has underscored the importance of research centres living up…
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N4bn Was Not Misappropriated Under My Watch – FFS Boss
By Peter OSSAI The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr. Joseph Garba Anebi, has declared that the Service, under his watch, had not misappropriated N4 billion equipment fund as alleged by an online medium. He made the denial in a statement issued in Abuja by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Mr.…