* Calls for reform or outright dissolution of squad * Four officers detained — Police GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has again reiterated his aversion to the operations of …
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THE Federal Government has put up for sale a jet in the Presidential fleet, Hawker 4000 aircraft with registration number, 5N-FGX/: RC 066. According to a statement from the presidency, …
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Buhari to attend Guinea Bissau’s National Day celebration
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyPRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday leave Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, September 24. The president is expected to join …
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FG approves $1.9b for Nigeria to Niger Republic rail line
by Prince Tobyby Prince Toby*N12b approved for Ohafia-Arochukwu THE Federal Government on Wednesday approved $1.9b for the construction of a rail line that will link Nigeria to Niger Republic. The approval was given at …
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At UN General Assembly, Buhari makes case for safe, accessible COVID-19 vaccines
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyBy Armsfreee Ajanaku PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has advocated for safe and globally accessible COVID-19 vaccines as the world races to find a cure for the deadly pandemic. The President said …
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UNGA 75: Buhari laments circulation of arms, demands promotion of arms trade treaty
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyNIGERIA is deeply concerned about the illicit trade transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons in Africa, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. He expressed his worry while addressing …
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Elumelu makes ‘Time 100’ most influential people
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyPresident Buhari praises his “vision of Africapitalism” TIME magazine has named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the …
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UNICEF: 57% Nigerian children don’t have birth certificates
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyTHE United Nations Children’s Fund on Monday said about 57 per cent of Nigerian children under the age of five years don’t have birth certificates. Victor Atuchukwu, the child protection …
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Hike in electricity tariff, fuel price: No going back on strike — NLC
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyTHE Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to proceed with its planned strike and protest with effect from September 28 following the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hike …
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Everyone thinks governors are wasteful, idle – El-Rufai
by Prince Tobyby Prince TobyGOVERNOR Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has said governors are the most suspected elected officials in Nigeria. The governor said this while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme …