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Benin chiefs endorse Ize-Iyamu 

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Nedoghama Nedo, a socio-cultural organisation in Edo State, led by the Eson of Benin Kingdom, Chief Amos Osunbor, has endorsed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The group is made up of chiefs from the palace of the Oba of Benin,

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Jigawa Govt. targets 1.7m children for Polio immunisation

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

The Jigawa State Government says it will immunise over 1.7 million children against polio in the ongoing immunisation campaign in the state. Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHDCA), disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Dutse. Ibrahim said that enough personnel had […]

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Herdsmen attack: Family tasks police on missing Evangelist, wife, children  

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

The family of Evangelist Martins Oko-Oboh has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the country to help to find the missing Evangelist, his wife and three children after attacks on Nandu and Kabamu villages in Kaduna state by suspected herdsmen. John Oko-Oboh, the Evangelist’s younger brother made the call in […]

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Economic recession: Cleric advises churches to establish commercial farms

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

A cleric, Dr. Ngozi Durueke, has advised religious leaders to establish commercial agricultural farms to cushion the current nation’s economic recession and high unemployment rate in the country. Dr. Durueke who is the Bishop of He Reigns Chapel Power-line Living Ministries International, Owerri observed that food insecurity and rising unemployment were key factors

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NAF fighter jets bomb Boko Haram locations in Borno 

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Sunday that its jets hit locations where Boko Haram insurgents were holding a high profile meeting in the northern part of Borno state. NAF spokesman, Group Capt Ayodele Famuyiwa, said in a statement that the raid was in continuation of efforts to flush out the remnants of the […]

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PTAD: Stakeholders fume over non-release of probe report

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

Some stakeholders under the auspices of Nigerian Transitional Pension Forum have expressed displeasure over what they described as ‘prolong and deliberate delay’ in the release of the investigative panel report set in February by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, to look into the alleged mismanagement of funds by the suspended Director General of Pension

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Airports concession: No going back, as FG assures workers of secured jobs

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has reiterated that the Federal Government would not rescind its decision to concession the four most viable airports in the country for efficiency purpose. He, however, assured the workers that despite the planned concessioning of Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Abuja airports, none of the existing staff […]

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Ikoyi, V/I residents pledge support for clean-up exercise

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

Residents of Victoria Island and Ikoyi, on Sunday, pledged unalloyed support for the initiatives of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to embark on the clean-up exercise of the area, saying it was a welcome development. Speaking under the auspices of Victoria Island and Ikoyi Residents Association (VIIRA), the residents said they would all participate in […]

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Getting Nigeria out of economic recession

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

At last, the Federal Government is coming to terms with the reality of Nigeria’s economic recession.  For this, it is determined to take far-reaching actions in order to stem the slide and bring the country back to economic prosperity. Therefore, it did not come as surprise that it convened a one-day economic session in Abuja. […]

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FRSC redeploys 32 senior officers, appoints first female Deputy Corps Marshal

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has redeployed 32 senior officers among whom is the first female Deputy Corps Marshall for the corps. The 32 senior officers include two Deputy Corps Marshals, seven Assistant Corps Marshals, 13 Corps Commanders and 10 Deputy Corps Commanders. A statement by the Head, Media Relations and Strategy, FRSC, Mr. […]

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Iwuanyanwu wants Buhari to overhaul economic team

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

A foremost Igbo industrialist and a member of the Board of Trustee (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has advised  President Muhammadu Buhari to take a second look into his government so as to bring on board competent hands to devise policies that will save the economy from total collapse. Iwunayanwu […]

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Police quiz 8 staff of Osun College of Education over alleged abduction

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

About eight staff of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, have been quizzed by the detectives from Osun state Police Command over a petition accusing them of plan to abduct the Registrar of the institution, Mr. Aderiola Adeoti. Two of those accused in the petition as arrowheads of the plot were Mr. Segun Onifade, the […]

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Kwara partners Chinese firm on textile

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

Kwara State Government has signed an agreement with Chinese investors for the establishment of Kwara Chetex Park in Ifelodun local government area of the State. The State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed who disclosed this in Share, Headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State during the launch of Share Education Endowment Fund, said “a […]

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Ondo 2016: Bola Aidi emerges UPN candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

 Bola Aidi, was at the weekend declared the flag bearer of the Unity Party (UPN) ahead of governorship election slated for November 26th in Ondo state. Aidi, a practising lawyer, emerged the sole Aspirant of the party at its Maiden State Congress held at the A&T Presidential Hotel in Akure. Daily Times gathered that the […]

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Olofa Stool: Aggrieved Royal Family seeks Buhari’s intervention 

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

One of the traditional ruling houses to Olofa stool in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State has for the umpteen times, rejected the Supreme Court judgment of July 1st this year delivered in favour of Anilelerin ruling house. The aggrieved ruling house described the judgment as miscarriage of justice. The Olugbense ruling house […]

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Minister canvasses Igbo’s support for Buhari

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FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has urged the Igbo resident in the territory to continue to support the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister made this call when a delegation of the Igbo Community resident in the Federal Capital Territory paid him a visit in his office. Malam Bello emphasized that the continued […]

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FirstNation Airline to resume operations

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

After about four weeks of suspending flight operations, FirstNation Airways says it is ready to resume flight services from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Lagos. In a statement by its Corporate Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Yusuff, the airline said that flight will commenced with very strong passenger demand despite the break. Yusuff hinted […]

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Recession tops agenda as NASS resumes Monday

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Indications have emerged that strategies to tackle the current economic recession in the country will top the agenda of the National Assembly as members resume plenary, on Monday, after a two-month vacation. The lawmakers were originally scheduled to reconvene on September 13 but had to postpone the resumption by another week because the initial date […]

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PDP cautious over Ekiti inclusion in Lagos-Abuja rail project

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has said those celebrating the federal government inclusion of the state in the station routes of the Lagos-Abuja railway project were politicians that were looking for cheap attention from the powers that be in Abuja, saying; “President Mohammadu Buhari has not done Ekiti state any special favour […]

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Nigeria, US discuss ways of ending militancy in Niger Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2016 0

Officials of Nigeria and the United States of America have met in Washington D.C. over ways to end militancy in the Niger Delta area. The officials that met were Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Maj-General Babagana Monguno (rtd) and his American counterpart, Susan Rice. They both met at the White House. President Muhammad Buhari is in […]