Category: News
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DSS Arrests Kingsley Obiora, CBN Deputy Governor
From Lateef Taiwo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Kingsley Obiora, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of economic policy. According to reports, his arrest followed allegations of financial mismanagement under Godwin Emefiele, suspended CBN governor. Reports said Obiora was being targeted as a principal witness against Emefiele,…
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KASHIM SHETTIMA @57: THE UNSEEN HAND BEHIND THE WHEEL.
By: Inuwa Bwala Even in the face of the obscenities and incentives poured on him and his principal, Kashim Shettima maintained a dignified silence: always preaching peace and tolerance. Amidst spurious branding and mindless allegations, he always extends hands of fellowship to his traducers. Some people may wonder, what manner of man is Kashim Shettima.…
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Commissioners Challenged To Uphold To Duties
From Lateef Taiwo The Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu has urged the Commissioners in the State to wake up and face the challenges a head of their Ministries for the progress of the State. The Governor made the remarks while meeting with the Commissioners at a Maiden State Executive Council Meeting held at the…
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Practical education panacea to Nigeria’s import dependence – Oborevwori
By our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, identified practical education and hands-on learning as panacea to nation’s over dependence on foreign goods. Oborevwori called for less emphasis on theoretical knowledge and emphasize more on practical knowledge, adding that an education system that teaches and empowers people to produce goods for local…
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Army Uncovers illegal Crude Refineries In Delta Community As 16 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested
By our special Correspondent Troops of the three Battalion have uncovered an active illegal refining site in Enokora Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State It was gathered that the site Contained three cooking ovens and six reservoirs used for illegal oil refining while horrible Objects were also recovered within the area. But…
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IPPIS: NUC, VCs Deny Bribery Allegation
….says they have confidence in parliament From Lateef Taiwo The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities in Nigeria have refuted allegations made in some sections of the media that members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee Investigating Job Racketeering and Mismanagement of the Integrated Personnel Payment Information System (IPPIS)in Ministry, Department and Agencies,…
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Obaseki Donates 150 Motorcycles To Edo Vigilante Security Network To Boost Security In Remote Areas
——-as ALGON donates 18 sienna buses FROM Our Correspondent The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has donated 150 motorcycles to members of Edo State Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN) to boost their operations in ensuring security of lives and properties across the state. At the handing over of the motorcycles, in Government House, Benin City,…
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Kalu Hails Vice President Shettima at 57
From Lateef Taiwo Senate Committee Chairman on Privatization and Commercialization, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 57th birth anniversary Kalu, in a goodwill message issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja, described Shettima also a former Governor of Borno state as a consummate politician and…
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Lawan Eulogises Vice President Kashim Shettima At 57
From Lateef Taiwo President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, lauds Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, for his commitment to fostering democratic ideals. Lawan, in a birthday message he personally signed to Shettima on the occasion of his 57th birthday celebration, eulogises the Vice President as a patriot, philanthropist and an exceptional leader. According…
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Don’t Copy Gabon Military, Coup Against Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is An Attack On Muslims – MURIC Begs Nigerian Army
By Lateef Taiwo The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the Nigerian military not to emulate the Gabonese army that on Wednesday overthrown President Ali Bongo in a bloodless Coup d’etat. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday. “While we frown upon the sit-tight syndrome adopted by the…