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Foreigner Tested Positive to Coronavirus in Lagos, See Details

An Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and just returned from Milan, Italy on the 25th of February 2020, has tested positive to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos Nigeria. The health minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed the case in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, February 28, …

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Why Supreme Court Dismisses Lyon, APC Judgement Review Application

No Court on Earth Can Review our Previous Judgement, Supreme Court tell Lyon, APC… The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review of the judgment which sacked the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, David Lyon and his deputy, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. According to …

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Court Order AMCON to takes over Buba Galadima’s House, company

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over the residence and company of a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, over debts up to the tune of N900 million. The properties include House No. 15, Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja …

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Why we Disengages 19 of our Workers – NECO

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has explained the reason behind the disengagement of Nineteen (19) of it work force. The council said that NECO Governing Board approved the dismissal of the workers, recommended by the Staff Certificate Verification Committee constituted by the management. The committee was mandated to carry out …

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Why Competent People are Scared of Joining the Nigeria Police – IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said poor remuneration scared best and suitable applicants away from the police, adding that the Nigeria Police Force needed no fewer than 1,000 armoured personnel carriers and 250,000 assault rifles with corresponding ammunition for an Enhanced Service Delivery. Adamu, who disclosed this at a …

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Let go some of your powers, Sanwo-Olu Tell Federal Government

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go some of it exclusive functions, saying that it can provide instant solutions to the security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. While delivering a paper at the Freedom Online third annual lecture with the theme: “Nigeria: …

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Amidst Insecurity, Immunity Bill for Lawmakers Scale Second Reading

In the midst of Insecurity, a bill seeking to extend immunity to cover Presiding Officers of Legislative Institutions is getting more than deserve attention at the House of Representatives by scaling second reading. The bill which was sponsored by Representative Odebunmi Olusegun was supported by the majority of the lawmakers …

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Rep Accuses Military of Hiding in Super Camp, Leaving Civilians to Boko Haram Attacks

A member of House of Representative from Borno State, Ahmadu Jaha has accuses the Nigerian Military if hiding behind super camps, leaving Civilians vulnerable to Boko haram attacks, further threatening to resign over the security situation in the northeast. Jaha is representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok in the House of Representatives. During plenary …

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How I Overcame 2019 Political Landmines laid for me – Ovie Omo-Agege

The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege had allege that political landmines were laid for him during the 2019 election contest in Delta state. Disclosing how he surmounted the landmins, Omo-Agege, said only God could have made it possible for him to survive the rugged nature of …

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US Justice Department: How Buhari is Planning to Pay APC Gov. $100m From Abacha Loot

The United States Department of Justice says the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari, is blocking attempts to recover Abacha loot traced to Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu. The DoJ made the claim in court papers filed before the District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, Bloomberg reports. It …

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