Category: NEWS

Ezekwesili: Buhari leaving Chibok girls’ freedom to Boko Haram
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Ezekwesili: Buhari leaving Chibok girls’ freedom to Boko Haram

Leader of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, Obiageli Ezekwesili, yesterday said the recent comment credited to President Muhammadu Buhari’s on his administration’s readiness to negotiate with Boko Haram, is not sufficient. In a recent video clip, the insurgents had...
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Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos: I am Thrilled
August 30, 2016 one Response

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos: I am Thrilled

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg yesterday said that he is in Nigeria to learn about the startup ecosystem in the country. He disclosed this via his verified Facebook account. “Next stop: Lagos! This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I’ll...
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Riot, Jail Break Attempt foiled at Kuje Prison
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Riot, Jail Break Attempt foiled at Kuje Prison

The attempted jailbreak at Kuje Prison, Abuja, Monday, has been brought under control. Spokesman for the Nigerian Prisons Service, Francis Enmore, said the situation is now calm as the uprising had been brought under control. The Comptroller of Prisons, Federa...
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Military Task Force bans use of tricycle in Jos at night
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Military Task Force bans use of tricycle in Jos at night

Military Task Force Bans Use Of Tricycle In Jos, Environs At Night The Special Task Force responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has banned the use of tricycle after 9pm within Jos/environs, and...
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Support Nigeria to Address Humanitarian Crisis in North-East – Bono, Dangote Appeal
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Support Nigeria to Address Humanitarian Crisis in North-East – Bono, Dangote Appeal

Rock star artist, Bono, and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, are making serious move towards the possibilities of a global partnership to address the humanitarian crisis in north eastern Nigeria through international advocacy. The duo on Monday me...
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Two Construction Workers Killed in Abuja Collapsed Building
August 30, 2016 No Responses

Two Construction Workers Killed in Abuja Collapsed Building

Disaster struck in Abuja when two construction workers were killed in a building that collapsed in the early hours of Monday morning. The structure under construction at Plot 444 in Wupa District of Gwarimpa is said to be located at...
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Nigeria Plans to Adopt Japan’s Model to Develop Agriculture
August 29, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria Plans to Adopt Japan’s Model to Develop Agriculture

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Sunday reiterated that his government will sustain concrete measures aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s economy by devoting more resources to agriculture in the 2017 budget saying that discussions are on-going over the possibil...
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CBN to Banks: Freeze Accounts With Illicit Money Transfer Flow
August 29, 2016 No Responses

CBN to Banks: Freeze Accounts With Illicit Money Transfer Flow

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to conduct Know Your Customers’ Businesses (KYCB) to ensure customers do not transact illegal or illicit remittances through the banking industry. The CBN gave the directive to authourised dealers, ...
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Heavy Rain: Don’t panic, Lagos Tells Residents
August 29, 2016 No Responses

Heavy Rain: Don’t panic, Lagos Tells Residents

The Lagos State Government has told residents not to panic over the heavy rain in the State on Sunday, saying that necessary steps had been taken to avert any incidence of flood disaster. The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde...
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Osinbajo: We’ve saved N1.4trn by not paying fuel subsidy
August 26, 2016 No Responses

Osinbajo: We’ve saved N1.4trn by not paying fuel subsidy

Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo says the federal government has saved N1.4 trillion for not paying oil subsidy. Speaking in Kano on Thursday during the third day of the 15th Joint Planning Board and National Council on development meeting, Osinbajo urged Nigeri...
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