Month: May 2017
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Northern group holds prayer to mark PMB’s two years in office
As part of activities to mark two years of President Muhammad Buhari’s administration, the Northern Inter-Faith and Religious Organization says it has concluded plans to hold an intercessory night of prayers, supplication and thanksgiving for the nation. The session will also pray for the quick recovery of the President. Speaking at a press conference in…
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Northern Group Warns Tinubu, Yoruba Leaders Against Exploitation Of Buhari’s Health
A northern group, Northern Patriotic Assembly (NPA) has warned against exploitation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health situation for political gains, saying such action is immoral and despicable. The group in a statement issued in Kaduna and signed by its President, Hon Idakwo Jibrin and Secretary General, Alhaji Adamu Wakil decried what is said is the…
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Death toll of Venezuela protesters hits 32
University students in Venezuela will lead a fresh round of marches against President Nicolas Maduro Thursday, a day after police fired tear gas and protesters hurled Molotov cocktails in rallies against his plan to rewrite the constitution. Violence erupted in the latest of more than a month of clashes that prosecutors say have now killed…
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Be Good Ambassadors of Gov Umahi, Council Chairmen Told
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the David Umahi Nweze Akubaraoha Ebonyi Transformation Agenda (DUNAETA), has charged the newly elected Council Chairmen and Councilors in Ebonyi State to replicate the good works of Governor Dave Umahi in their respective areas and to see their election as a call to duty and not for personal aggrandisement. DUNAETA gave the charge…
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Lawyer petitions Police AIG, alleges death threat over Priest health
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City A Warri-based lawyer, Mrs Stella Anetor has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Mr Abubakar Muhammed saying her life and that of her family is no longer safe because she wants full investigation into the attempted murder on Reverend Father Stephen Ekakabor, a priest at St Joseph Catholic Church…
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Northern group alleges politicisation of Buhari’s health
Northern Patriotic Assembly (NPA) has accused persons championing debate on the health of President Muhammadu Buhari of unduly politicising the matter beyond comprehension for their selfish gains. The group which referred to such persons as “political carrion birds and hyenas, who hide under the pretext of agitating for what is in the country’s best interests”, said…
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Ahmed Promises To Use London-Paris Club Refund To Clear Arrears
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has promised to use the next phase of London-Paris club refund to pay salary and pension arrears. Ahmed made the promise during this year’s May Day celebration in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by the state’s Head of Service, Hajia Sarat Umar, the governor…
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Niger NLC Cautions Govt Against Appointing Politicians As Perm Secs.
By Juliana MAIRIGA, Minna As civil servants in the state join their counterparts across the country to mark the 2017 Workers’ day the Niger state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against what it termed, politicization of the appointments of Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. The workers are specifically worried that…
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NASS Will Continue To Support Free Press – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that no society can grow without an active press to monitor and report its activities, and restated the commitment of the National Assembly to continue to enact laws which will create a conducive environment for journalism to thrive in the country.…
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New Revenue Policy Has Boosted Edo IGR – Obaseki
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has revealed that his administration’s zero tolerance to waste in the civil service has boosted the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in nine pilot locations in Oredo LGA by more than 500 percent. The governor disclosed this at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the…