Category: News
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TV stations pay fines over fake news
The Federal Government says the sanctions imposed on some broadcast media stations in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests were justified and that the affected stations already paid their fines. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a media briefing on the #EndSARS protest and its aftermaths.…
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NDLEA arrests two-time female convict with 576kg of cannabis sativa in Kano
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command says it has arrested a two-time female convict with 576 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa. Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, the NDLEA Commander in the state who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Kano, gave the ex-convict’s name as Madam Caroline. According to Abdul, the woman was…
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WAEC Lauds Kwara Govt’s Efforts On Tackling Exam Malpractices
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has been lauded on its efforts towards curbing examination malpractices in the state. Human Resources Manager, West African Examination Council, Mr. Adesoji Faboro gave the commendation at the 2020 WAEC State Committee Meeting held at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital, saying: “The swapping…
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Obaseki hails Supreme Court verdict affirming Diri’s election
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended the latest Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The governor, in a statement, described the ruling as “a victory for democracy”. He said, “The verdict is a victory for democracy. The Supreme Court has upheld the…
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Google to integrate bank accounts in payments app
The internet giant said Wednesday it would be partnering with commercial banks and credit unions starting next year to allow users to manage mobile-based accounts through the Google Pay platform, in the latest move by tech giants into consumer finance. “People do almost everything on their phones today, but for many, the way they save,…
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Buhari congratulates Jonathan at 63
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan, on his 63rd birthday. His congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari greets former President Goodluck Jonathan on 63rd birthday’. The statement read, “Onn behalf of the Federal Government and Nigerians in…
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World Prematurity Day: NGO Moves to end newborn deaths
As part of activities to commemorate the World Prematurity Day, a non-governmental organization, March Health Care Initiatives (MCI) has called on the government, healthcare professionals, traditional and religious leaders, CSOs, professional associations, research institutions, and the public to pay attention the heavy burden of preterm birth deaths with the a view to ending the negative…
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DPR seals 85 illegal gas plants in Lagos
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it shut down 85 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants in Lagos from January to October, for operating illegally. Mr Ayorinde Cardoso, Zonal Operations Controller, DPR, Lagos, made this known while speaking with newsmen during a public sensitisation exercise on safe usage of LPG. It was organised by the…
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Plateau needs additional 1000 nurses for effectiveness – Association
Mrs Briskila Dabit, Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Plateau State Chapter, on Wednesday said the state needed additional 1,000 Nurses in the health sector for effectiveness. Dabit said this while addressing newsmen in Jos as part of celebration of the 2020 International year of Nurses and Midwives. She lamented the work…
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Gbajabiamila says NASS supports law on effective policing system
Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has reiterated commitment of the House to enact a law that would ensure effective policing system in the country. Gbajabiamila said this at the legislative agenda public policy dialogue series with the theme “policing and human rights in Nigeria,” on Wednesday in Abuja. He said…