Tag: Nigeria news
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Group Wants Jamb Registrar, Oloyede Removed Over Shady CBT–UTME
A group, African Community Impact and Development Network (Afri-CID) has called for the suspension of Computer Based Test (CBT) till further notice, citing some anomalies, which undermines the plus of the exercise. Addressing Journalists in Abuja, Afri-CID said an investigation it carried out on the 2017 exercise showed that the CBT was a complete failure…
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Anti-corruption: GLOCCOLAC insists on Magu removal, commends Buhari
The Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption (GLOCCOLAC) has commended the efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to stamp out corruption in Nigeria but insisted that the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ibrahim Magu lacks the competence to pioneer the fight. They congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari for the wonderful…
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Centre Berate Calls For Suspension Of Nigerian Varsity Chancellors, Ambali, Akpagu
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency has faulted the recent call by the Egalitarian Movement of Africa (EMA) for the sack of the Vice Chancellors of University of Illorin, Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali and his University of Calabar counterpart, Professor Zana Akpagu. The group warned EMA not to allow itself to be used…
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Boko Haram: Group raises questions over journalists involvement in video
A humanitarian organization under the aegis of Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC), in Jos on Saturday expressed concern over a new Boko Haram video being promoted by a supposed journalist, Ahmed Salkida to stop threatening Nigerians simply because he lost out in the negotiations that led to the recent release of some 82 Chibok Girls.…
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Freed Boko Haram Commander Threatens To Bomb Abuja
Boko Haram has released a new video allegedly showing the terrorist group’s commanders who were swapped with 82 Chibok girls. In the video, obtained by journalist Ahmed Salkida and published by Sahara Reporters, one of the alleged commanders, Shuaibu Moni, claimed that more than five of them were released in exchange for the Chibok girls.…
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Kano govt suspends anti-corruption probe on Emir
The Kano State government’s anti-corruption agency has suspended probe into the financial dealings of the Emirate council. The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission was investigating alleged misuse of N6 billion. The state’s House of Assembly launched a separate investigation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, following allegations of funds misappropriation, “defamation…
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President Buhari on mission to rescue Nigeria – Legal practitoners
A group of legal practitioners, Lawyers Network for Better Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari on its resolve to reposition Nigeria on the part of greatness. The group also described as diversionary the call by some Nigerians on the President to resign or address the nation on the state…
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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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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…
