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Maiduguri: Illegal Brothels, Criminal Dens At ‘Bayan Quarters’ Get Zulum’s 72hrs Demolition Notice I SummitPost
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, directed the demolition of illegal brothels and criminal dens notorious for prostitution, gangsterism and other illicit activities within 72 hours. Zulum gave the directive during a visit to the scene at ‘Bayan Quarters’, a settlement around railway staff quarters, in Maiduguri. The area harbours gangsters, criminal activities…
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Goodwill Messages Trail Otu Over Tribunal Victory
By Abasi Ita, Calabar Prominent Cross Riverians across various strata of society have continued to facilitate the state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu over the Election Tribunal verdict delivered yesterday which affirmed his victory in the March 18, 2023 Governorship polls. Reacting to the judgment, the House of Assembly Member, representing Akamkpa 1 state constituency and…
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World Tourism Day: China Ready To Share Experiences With Nigeria – Embassy
By Omonu YG Nelson The Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Nigeria has stated that it is ready to share its experience in tourism sector with Nigeria. The Embassy’s First Secretary in charge of Cultural and Educational Affairs, Wang Guiping stated this at the commemoration of the 2023 World Tourism Day with the theme…
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NUJ FRCN Htrs Chapel Celebrates Member, Victorson Agbenson For Clinching Kogi Gov. Essay Competition
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has expressed happiness over the emergence of one of its members as the overall winner of the Kogi State Governor’s essay competition on political and crime reporting. In a Congratulatory statement, the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Tersoo Zamber says the…
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Niger Coup: Declaring Military Action Will Negatively Impact On Pastoralists – Miyetti Allah Tells Tinubu
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, on Monday, said that any military action against Niger following its ongoing crisis would have a negative impact on Fulani Pastoralists. The association made this known in a communique signed by its National President, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo (LamdoFulbe) and the National Secretary,…
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Increase Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax To 20%, Coalition Tasks Federal Gov’t
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The National Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition, has called on the Federal Government to increase the tax imposed on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, SSBs, to 20% minimum per final retail price. The Executive Director, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday during a press briefing,…
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National Unity: Anyị Anyị Asks Tinubu To Grant Kanu ‘Unconditional’ Release
Against the backdrop of the recent access granted the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to see his Doctor, a socio-cultural organisation, Anyi-Anyi has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to out rightly release the IPOB leader in the interest of national unity. In a statement signed by the…
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Girls’ Brigade Holds Africa Fellowship 8th Leaders Conference, 2nd Girls’ Gathering
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Girls’ Brigade has held its 8th Africa Leaders Conference and 2nd Girls’ Gathering to mark its 25th anniversary celebration and official opening since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 which disrupted its earlier planned conference. The ongoing African Conference, AFCON, is themed: “Pressing on towards the Goal”, while…
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War Against Narcotics: The Options Tinubu Must Embrace
By Gidado Ibrahim To underscore the danger posed by narcotics and other substance abuse, the United Nations Convention unambiguously condemns “abuse of drugs”, even stating that “addiction to narcotic drugs constitutes a serious evil for the individual and is fraught with social and economic danger to mankind”. The reliance on narcotics and abuse of substance…
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FIN, Forbes Honour Zinariya Of Lokoja, Dr Aliyu With “Outstanding Woman Of The Year” Award
Foreign Investment Network, FIN, the African knowledge partner of Forbes Best of Africa Award (Emerging Markets), has honoured Tpl. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Ph.D, CON with “FIN Outstanding Woman Of The Year Award 2023” The award will be conferred on her in London, United Kingdom on 18th July 2023 by Mr. Mark Furlong (President, Forbes Custom)…
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US: First Malaria Cases In 20yrs Stair Anxiety In Florida, Texas
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors and public health officials about a handful of locally acquired cases of malaria.
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Rough Times Await Perpetrators Of Illegal Logging – Gov Otu Fumes
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu has promised rough times for perpetrators of illegal logging and other destructive environmental activities in the state
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Kai Havertz Explains Reasons Behind Arsenal Squad Number
Kai Havartz’s move from Arsenal to Chelsea is set to be confirmed imminently, but the Germany international has already chosen his new squad number.
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Declan Rice: Arsenal Makes 3rd Bid Of £105m For West Ham Midfielder
Manchester City’s £90m bid for Declan Rice was turned down by West Ham; Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt for the midfielder after two club-record bids were rejected;
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Gov Kefas Greets Muslim Ummah At Eid El Kabir
The Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid Mubarak
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Sallah: WPO Leader Tasks Nigerian Muslims On Peaceful Coexistence
Eid-el-Kabir, WPO, DMPP, World Peace Organisation, Diplomatic Mission Peace and Prosperity, The Director General of the World Peace Organization, WPO, and Country Representative of Diplomatic Mission Peace and Prosperity, DMPP, Prof. Olumuyiw
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Nigeria To Involve Navy In Fishing, Aquatic Animal Operations To Boost Revenue
In a bid to unlock its revenue potential, the Federal Government of Nigeria is exploring the possibility of engaging the Navy in fish harvesting activities along the
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Illegal Mining, Insecurity In Taraba: Gov Kefas Parleys Traditional Rulers
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State has met with Traditional Rulers in an effort towards finding lasting solution to the happenings in the state, especially insecurity situation. He said: “I called this meeting with you today with deep respect and a sense of concern on the happenings in our State. “I am aware…
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2023 Hajj: Nigeria Loses 6 Pilgrims In S’Arabia
Six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj have died in the course of the exercise, an official of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed. The head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical team, Usman Galadima, disclosed this on Saturday during a meeting of the commission in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Mr Galadima, in…
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Boat Mishap: Otu Commends Navy, Divers, Orders Investigation
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has ordered investigation into the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the popular Marina
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Young People To Constitute 80 Percent Of My Commissioners – Gov Agbu
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo The Taraba state Governor Agbu Kefas has disclosed that members of his administration would be young people. He made the disclosure during an interactive session with journalists in jalingo. “I want to work with young people, for eighty percent of my commissioners would be young people. “The appointments so far, shows that…
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Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila As Chief of Staff, Akume – SGF
The President, Bola Tinubu, on Friday, appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his new Chief of Staff.
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Taraba: Gov Agbu Sacks All LGA Caretaker Chairmen
Taraba State Governor, Lt. Col. Agbu Kefas (Retd) has approved the dissolution of the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of the 16 Local Government
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Buhari Govt Announces New Appointments During Tinubu’s Inauguration
Nigeria, NTA, Katsina, Plateau, Adamawa, The spokesperson of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, on Monday, announced new appointments made by the former leader.
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Wura-Ola Takes Over As NIS Boss
The federal government through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has appointed Deputy Comptrolle
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FG Name Airports After Awolowo, Okadigbo 13 Others, Reconstitutes FAAN, NCAA Boards (Full List)
The federal government of Nigeria, on Friday, renamed some Airports, after prominent Nigerians. The list included some Nigerians, who have served
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You’re Incoherent, Fake, Northern Group Tackles Tietie Over Matawale Comment
The Northern Emancipation Network, has come down hard on Frank Tietie for his recent remarks on the face off between Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle and Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, saying they are incoherent flip-flops. The Northern Network in a short and sharp response by its Chairman, Suleiman…
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S/East Governors Name Second Niger Bridge After Buhari
Governors of the southeastern Nigeria have named the Second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari, an official has said.
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FG, Global Alliance Signs MOU On Nutrition For NHGSFP
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (FMHADMSD) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on nutrition for the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.
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Jonathan Commissions Road Project In Taraba (PHOTOS)
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commended the Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku for developing the state.
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NEDC: Buhari Directs Immediate Resumption Of New Governing Council
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate resumption of the New Governing Council of the North East Development Commission on acting capacity pending Senate confirmation, in order to avoid Leadership vacuum in the Commission.
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“We’ll Collaborate With Sister Agencies To Fish Out, Punish Attackers Of Security Personal” – Peace Corps Boss Fumes
Against the backdrop of the recent recurrent attacks on security personnel by some disgruntled Nigerians, the Commandant General of Nigeria Peace Corps, Dr Mustapha Muhammed Abubakar has revealed that his agency is ready to collaborate with other sister agencies, to fish out and punish attackers of security personnel.
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Economic Recovery: Ghana Gets $3 Billion IMF Bailout
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has approved Ghana’s request for a $3 billion bailout to support the West African nation’s economic recovery, according to people familiar with the matter.
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We’re Working With FG, Other Stakeholders To Resolve Crisis – Kaduna Electric
Following the recent license revocation notice served on Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KAEDC, for underperformance by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, the distribution company, DisCo, said its already engaging stakeholders even as it s counting on the federal government’s intervention objectives to resolve its crisis.
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Meet Kiko Davis, The Only Black Woman In The US Who Owns Her Own Bank
48-year-old Kiko Davis is the majority stockholder of Detroit-based First Independence Bank, one of the top 10 largest Black-owned banks in the United States. This makes her the only Black woman in the country with a bank.
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2023 Election: US Set To Slam Visa Ban On Nigerians Undermining Democracy
The United States has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during the just concluded 2023 general elections.
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Kaduna Govt Flags Off The AGILE Project
In demonstration of its commitment to the improvement of Girl-child education and empowerment, the Kaduna State Government has officially launched the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, AGILE, Project.
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Nollywood In Mourning Mood As Veteran Actor, Saint Obi Dies At 57
The Nigerian actor Obinna Nwafor, also known in the movie world as Saint Obi, is dead. Saint Obi who had been sick died about a week ago however the family decided not to announce his death for reasons yet to be ascertained.
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Cross River: APC Chairman Assures Election Tribunal Of Conducive Venue
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State, Alphonsus Eba Esq has assured the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Calabar that he will explore his good offices to ensure the refurbishing of the dilapidated Magistrate Court along Moore Road currently harbouring the Tribunal.
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May 29th: DSS Differs As Emefiele Gets Buhari’s Nod To ‘Jappa’
The governor of the Nigerian Central Bank (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has reportedly jumped on the ‘Jappa’ bandwagon as has been reportedly granted study leave by President Muhammadu Buhari.