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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Veteran Actress, Joke Silva Celebrates 59th Birthday With Lovely Photo

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Veteran Actress, Joke Silva Celebrates 59th Birthday With Lovely Photo
 Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva turns 59 today September 29th, and has taken to social media to celebrate her new age.The 59-year-old ace actress sharing a photo of herself on her Instagram page appreciated family and friends who have always supported herShe wrote:-“59 and grateful for.. Family and Friends…for what lies ahead…most of all….for the...

Ekiti Assembly Upgrades College Of Education To University

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Ekiti Assembly Upgrades College Of Education To University
 The Ekiti House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill for the upgrading of the State College of Education to the University of Education, Science and Technology.The bill was unanimously passed at Tuesday’s plenary in Ado-Ekiti, presided over by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye.The passage of the bill followed the submission of the report of the House Committee...

Blasphemy: UNICEF Begs FG To Grant Amnesty To 13-year-old Convict, UNICEF

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Blasphemy: UNICEF Begs FG To Grant Amnesty To 13-year-old Convict, UNICEF
 The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to grant Presidential amnesty to 13-year-old Omar Farouq, who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a Sharia Court in Kano State for alleged blasphemy.Farouq was on August 10, found guilty and jailed with menial labour by the Sharia court, after he was accused of using...

We Cannot Ban ‘Agberos’ Because They Are Our Cousins, Brothers – Lagos Deputy Governor

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We Cannot Ban ‘Agberos’ Because They Are Our Cousins, Brothers – Lagos Deputy Governor
 Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos State, has said that ‘Agberos’ cannot be banned in the state because they were “our brothers and cousins”.‘Agberos’ in Lagos are notorious for charging taxes that are not remitted to the government, terrorising neighbourhoods, robbing passengers and rigging elections for corrupt politicians.Hamzat, while speaking...

“I Don’t Trust You”- Burna Boy Reacts To Sowore’s Invitation For October 1st Revolution Now Protest

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“I Don’t Trust You”- Burna Boy Reacts To Sowore’s Invitation For October 1st Revolution Now Protest
 Former Presidential Candiate and Activist, Omoyele Sowore invited Burna Boy to join his Revolution Protest which will be taking place on Independence day.Omoyele Sowore is known for organizing the ‘Revolution Now’ Protests and has been in a constant back and forth battle with the Nigerian Government.Sowere via his Twitter page called on Burna Boy to join...

Monday, September 28, 2020

Buhari Writes President Xi Jinping Of China

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Buhari Writes President Xi Jinping Of China
President Muhammadu Buhari is delighted that the bond of friendship between Nigeria and The People’s Republic of China has continued to strengthen.The President, in a letter of felicitation with President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 71st Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of China, and the country’s National Day, said though COVID-19 pandemic...

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has placed 2.5 Million Naira reward on information leading to arrest of those who attacked military and police personnel recently in the state.

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has placed 2.5 Million Naira reward on information leading to arrest of those who attacked military and police personnel recently in the state.
 This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Chris Ezem, made Available to ABN TV.He called on those who have such information to send same to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Government House Umuahia, adding that their identity will be protected.“The Abia State Government hereby...

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

HOT - CARS1960 IS BEST CAR AUCTIONING SITE IN NIGERIA

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HOT - CARS1960 IS BEST CAR AUCTIONING SITE IN NIGERIA
Cars 1960 Limited boasts of its services in Nigeria and shares the following facts that make them the best in the nation.They have made known;Cars 1960 is the best car auction company in Nigeria with experience spanning over a period of 2 decades.Our increase in customer base is an index factor to our quality services and acceptability. At Cars1960 customer...

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Wema Bank celebrates 75 years, introduces Earn-From-Home programme

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Wema Bank celebrates 75 years, introduces Earn-From-Home programme
As part of the activities to celebrate its 75th anniversary, Wema Bank, the custodian of Africa’s first fully digital bank – ALAT – and one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks has introduced an Earn-from-Home scheme. Celebrated as Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution, Wema Bank has achieved tremendous success over the years from its willingness...

Gbajabiamila Sets up Committee to Probe Bribery Allegation

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Gbajabiamila Sets up Committee to Probe Bribery Allegation
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has set up a 12-man committee to look into allegations that himself and some members of the House collected a $10 million bribe from a foreign sponsor to see to the speedy passage of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill. Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the resumption of plenary...

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

CBN resumes over $100m per week sales for SMEs, school fees

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CBN resumes over $100m per week sales for SMEs, school fees
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it has resumed provision of foreign exchange to all commercial banks for onward sales to parents wishing to pay schools fees and SMEs wishing to make essential imports needed to revamp economic activities across the country. CBN said in a statement that the move was in view of the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown...

Oyo approves construction of four ultra-modern bus terminals

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Oyo approves construction of four ultra-modern bus terminals
The Oyo State Executive Council, on Tuesday, approved the award of the contract for the construction of four Ultra-modern Bus Terminals to be located in Iwo Road, Challenge, New Ife Road and Ojoo. The state’s Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Raphael Afonja, who stated this while speaking shortly after the day’s meeting of...

COVID-19: NMA praises Gov AbdulRazaq over care for frontline health workers

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COVID-19: NMA praises Gov AbdulRazaq over care for frontline health workers
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday hailed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for delivering on his words to pay frontline health workers daily allowances in appreciation of their work. Kwara State Chairman of the NMA Dr Kolade Solagberu said in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital, that AbdulRazaq has fulfilled his promise to pay decent allowances...

Nigeria: FG to invest ‘Abacha loots’ in Mambilla Power Project

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Nigeria: FG to invest ‘Abacha loots’ in Mambilla Power Project
The Nigerian Government says part of the 311 million dollars ‘Abacha loot’ returned from the United States will be invested in the Mambilla Power Project. It said that part of it would be deployed into the ongoing fight against COVID-19 in the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this...

Nigeria: Senate wants Police Force decentralized, insists on community policing

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Nigeria: Senate wants Police Force decentralized, insists on community policing
The Senate has called for the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force and the need for community policing as a way of addressing the country’s problem of insecurity. This formed part of the recommendations of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Nigeria Security Challenges which was considered and approved during plenary on Tuesday. Recall that...

Nigeria reports record infections hours after lockdown was eased

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Nigeria reports record infections hours after lockdown was eased
The total number of infections in the country stands at 2,802, including 93 deaths and 417 recoveries [Temilade Adelaja/Reuters] The total number of infections in the country stands at 2,802, including 93 deaths and 417 recoveries [Temilade Adelaja/Reuters]  Nigeria has recorded its highest single-day infection rate of COVID-19, the day Africa's...

Return to lockdown likely, Fed Govt warns Nigerians

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Return to lockdown likely, Fed Govt warns Nigerians
A lockdown of the country again is likely. This follows Monday’s gross disobedience of the protocols as Nigerians got some relief after weeks of restrictions. It was the first day after the easing of the shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states. Before the four-week stay-at-home imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari,...

Nigeria govt finally reveals drug used for treating COVID-19 patients

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Nigeria govt finally reveals drug used for treating COVID-19 patients
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has revealed the drug used in treating COVID-19 patients in Nigeria. Ehanire during a press briefing on Tuesday said Nigeria has started using Remdesivir. Remdesivir is an antiretroviral drug, in managing COVID-19 patients. “We have been using that (Remdesivir); we have tried that in Lagos too,” he said. “So, we...

Friday, April 24, 2020

Federal Govt extends airports closure by two weeks in Nigeria

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Federal Govt extends airports closure by two weeks in Nigeria
Airports will not reopen for commercial flights on Thursday, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika confirmed on Monday. Sirika announced the extension of airports closure by two weeks. The airports, which were initially shut as part of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) were projected to reopen on April 23. On March 23, the Federal Government...

COVID-19: Gombe assembly recommends total lockdown of state

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COVID-19: Gombe assembly recommends total lockdown of state
The Gombe State House of Assembly has recommended total lockdown of the state following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the state. Abubakar Ibrahim, Speaker of the house stated this at the plenary session on Tuesday in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state recorded five positive index cases of the virus on Monday. The speaker stressed...
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