Bauchi Assembly confirms Audu Katagum as Deputy Governor
New Bauchi deputy governor, Architect Katagum
The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Friday screened and confirmed Alhaji Audu Katagum as Deputy Governor of the…
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NAFDAC D-G says Tramadol has ruined lives of promising youths
“Tramadol has ruined the lives of many promising youths who should have been the future and asset of our beloved country,” Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-Generl of NAFDAC has…
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Buhari in Katsina, to hold talks with Togolese President Eyadema
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived Katsina for a two-day official visit.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft carrying him and some…
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VOA editorial: Improving Quality of Life for Rural Nigerians
Over the past five years, the Feed the Future Nigeria livelihoods project has helped pull some of the most vulnerable families in Nigeria out of poverty. This U.S. government…
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Plateau killings: UN says attacks targeting civilians violate global humanitarian law
The UN on Friday voiced concerns over the violent conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in West and Central Africa, with particular mention of the recent killings in Plateau,…
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'Black magic' nurse guilty in landmark British slavery case
Josephine Iyamu
A nurse known as “Madame Sandra” was found guilty on Thursday of submitting five Nigerians to black magic rituals then forcing them into European sex…
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INEC denies secret meeting with a political party
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the allegation of holding any secret meeting with officials or leaders of any political party.
The Chief Press…
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9 persons burnt to death, 54 vehicles affected in Lagos tanker explosion
No fewer than nine persons were burnt beyond recognition with 54 vehicles torched in a fuel tanker explosion on Thursday at Otedola Bridge, near the old toll gate, Alausa, Lagos.…
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Dogara wants Ministers of State positions reserve for youths
Speaker Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday advocated for the setting aside Ministers of State positions for youths.
Dogora…
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Only 350 Nigerians responsible for 80% of N5.4trn debt – AMCON
AMCON boss, Mr Kuru
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), says that only 350 Nigerians are responsible for more than 80 per cent of the N5.4 trillion…
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Adeosun gives reasons for FAAC deadlock
The Minister for Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says the Federation Accounts Allocation Meeting (FAAC) ended in a deadlock on Wednesday in Abuja, because the figures proposed by the…
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Pope names 14 new cardinals, warns against ‘palace intrigues'
Pope Francis
Pope Francis appointed 14 new cardinals in a ceremony at St Peter’s Square on Thursday, while warning the newly named dignitaries against internal wrangling…
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Nigeria eyes $2.8bn debt from offshore sources -debt office
DG, DMO, Patience Oniha
Nigeria plans to raise $2.8 billion of debt offshore as part of its 2018 budget and will explore all options to lower costs, the head of the Debt…
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Lassa fever kills nurse in Edo
An outbreak of Lassa fever has allegedly claimed the life of Mr Henry Ehimati, a male nurse working with Okomu Oil Palm Company staff clinic, located in Ovia South-West Local…
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FAAC meeting ends in deadlock
Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun
The monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting ended in a deadlock on Wednesday in Abuja.
The FAAC monthly meeting is…
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Court rejects convicted ex-Taraba Gov Nyame’s bail application
Jailed ex Taraba Governor Nyame
An FCT High Court sitting in Gudu rejected the application for bail filed by convicted former governor of Taraba, Jolly Nyame.
The convict…
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