Month: November 2017
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NASS, Executive not rivals – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has stated that contrary to beliefs in some quarters, the Legislature and the Executive are not rivals but partners in progress. Dogara, who spoke when he received in audience the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr. Boss Mustapha, in his…
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UN supports home-grown solutions to Nigeria’s problems
By Najem Francis, Sokoto The United Nations is in support of home-grown solutions that will lead to the strengthening of peace and stability in all parts of Nigeria, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for West Africa and Sahel, Muhammad Ibn Chambas, has stated. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto…
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2019: We’ll Support Buhari’s Re-election Bid-NYCN president
By Sule ALiyu, Bauchi The President of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Murtala Mohammed Garba has promised to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid in 2019. He disclosed this in Bauchi while speaking to Journalists at the end of a sensitization workshop held at Banquet Hall of Zaranda International Hotel, Bauchi on the activities…
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Gov Abubakar distributes food items to Disabled Persons
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State, last Money distributed over 3,200 bags of assorted food items to Disabled persons across the 20 Local Government Area (LGAs) in the state. Former State Chairman of Traders and Artisan Association who is also a political associate of Governor Abubakar, Alhaji Salisu Garba…
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Nigeria must defeat extreme poverty and violence-Dogara
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that the House, is committed to providing all needed legislative intervtions and measures that will exit Nigeria permanently out of recession, return it to the path of economic growth and development. Speaking when he gave a remarks at a summit on Legislative…
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Capital Market scam: Okumagba absent as Court adjourned case
By Joseph INOKOTONG Chief Magistrate Court Zone 6, Abuja on Monday adjourned till January 25, 2018, for further hearing on the matter between the Federal Government and the BGL Group and its officials. This is even as Managing Director of the Company, Albert Okumagba was again absent in court. Presided by Chief Magistrate Chinyere Elewe…
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Gunmen Abduct Labour Party National Chairman’s Mother
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Unknown gunmen on Sunday night in Ilorin, Kwara state abducted a 71 years old woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Omotosho . Mrs Omotosho is the mother of the National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Dr Mike Omotosho. The old woman was allegedly kidnapped by four people at her Tanke, Ilorin, residence, between 7 and 8.00pm. According to…
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Enugu Poll, Best LG Election in Nigeria’s Recent History- Ekweremadu
By Aaron Ossai The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated the people and Government of Enugu State on the successful conduct of the November 4, 2017 Local Government election in the State, describing it as the best council election in Nigeria’s recent history. Ekweremadu, who commended the State Government for…
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Ekweremadu Advocates Visa Free Regime Among Commonwealth Nations
By Aaron Ossai The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for a visa-free regime for Commonwealth among the Commonwealth member states. He emphasised that the quest for stronger ties in the Commonwealth should “transcend the realms of lip service, insular, and protective tendencies” for the organisation to remain relevant. Ekweremadu…
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Sokoto partners Kent University on Academic and Cultural Exchanges
By Najem Francis, Sokoto Sokoto state government has commenced a partnership with Kent University in the United States of America (USA) on academic and cultural exchanges. The scope of the agreement will include the exchange of students for traditional exchange programmes and exchange of academic personnel for teaching and research. The spokesman to Governor…