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Judiciary funds must be deducted directly from source by AGF – JUSUN insists

Patience Yakubu Apr 22, 2021 0

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Thursday insisted that each state must implement its self-accounting law in dealing with Internally Generated Revenue.JUSUN, in a statement issued by its General Secretary, I. M. Adetola,…

Security

FRSC caution motorists against driving under fatigue

Ige Adekunle Apr 22, 2021 0

The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists, especially muslims, against driving under fatigue in order to stem road traffic crashes.Mr Ahmed Umar, the State Sector Commander of FRSC, gave the advice in…

Government

NIN: Agency supports enrollment of 2.1m poor, vulnerable in Kaduna

Philip Yatai Apr 22, 2021 0

The Kaduna State Residents Registration Agency (KADSRRA) says it is supporting the enrollment of 2.1 million poor and vulnerable captured in the State Social Register for the National Identity Number (NIN).Its Executive Secretary, Dr…

Politics

2023: Insecurity cannot stop S/East from producing president – Sen. Ogba

Naomi Sharang Apr 21, 2021 0

Sen. Obinna Ogba (PDP-Ebonyi Central), says recent killings in Ebonyi and other southeastern states will not deter the zone from producing the next President for the country.Ogba said this while answering questions from newsmen on a…

Education

OAU student’s suicide not linked to academic failure, says PRO

Dorcas Elusogbon Apr 21, 2021 0

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, has said that the suicide committed recently by a student of the university was not a result of academic failure.Olarewaju, who stated…

Security

Police in Adamawa apprehend 4 suspected kidnappers, recover cash, guns

Ibrahim Kado Apr 21, 2021 0

The Police Command in Adamawa has apprehended four suspected kidnappers who reside in Garwayel Village of Hong Local Government Area of the state.The command’s spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on…

Politics

FCT council polls: APC aspirant seeks more chances for young politicians

Emmanuel Mogbede Apr 21, 2021 0

Mr Bello Shagari, 33, a chairmanship aspirant in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls has canvassed for increased leadership opportunities for young politicians in the country.Shagari, an aspirant for the Abuja…

Politics

Kano Govt paid N100m as medical allowance to high court judges – Ganduje

Abbas Bamalli Apr 21, 2021 0

The Kano State Government has paid over N100 million as medical allowances for High Court Judges in the state.Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, made this known when he received members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kano state chapter on a…

Government

We’ll ensure no petroleum pump price increase- APC

Emmanuel Mogbede Apr 21, 2021 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured that the pump price of petroleum products would not be increased in the nearest future.Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee…

Security

Insecurity: FG town hall meeting adopts state police

Mustapha Sumaila Apr 21, 2021 0

The Town Hall Meeting on National Security organized by the Federal Government has recommended that state police should be supported by the National Assembly as well as the House of Assembly in states.The Minister of Information and…

Insecurity

Police confirm attack on Greenfield University Kaduna

Mohammed Tijjani Apr 21, 2021 0

The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed an attack by gunmen on Greenfield University on Tuesday evening.The university located on Kaduna-Abuja highway was attacked at about 8:35 p.m on Tuesday.The Command Public Relations…

Politics

Ex-Niger Gov Babangida Aliyu Remains Suspended For Role In Jonathan’s 2015 Loss – PDP

Obinna Unaeze Apr 21, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State on Tuesday said former Governor Babangida Aliyu remained suspended over alleged anti-party activities.Party spokesman in the state, Yahaya Usman, told newsmen in Minna that Aliyu was…

Economy

CBN to sanction DMBs, BDCs for rejecting old, smaller denomination U.S dollars

Kadiri Abdulrahman Apr 21, 2021 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to, henceforth, accept old and lower denomination U.S dollars as legal tender.The apex bank gave the order in a circular…

Sports

All 6 English clubs withdraw from Super League amid outrage

Olawale Alabi Apr 21, 2021 0

Plans for the European Super League fell further into crisis late Tuesday, with all six English clubs announcing they were turning away from their involvement in the controversial project.Manchester City were the first to formally…

World

George Floyd: Washington reacts to verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Emmanuel Yashim Apr 21, 2021 0

Washington responded with calm determination as former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges of murdering George Floyd, ending a trial that has put the country on edge as it confronts the realities of racial injustice…

News

George Floyd killing: Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts

Emmanuel Yashim Apr 21, 2021 0

Derek Chauvin, the former U.S. police officer accused in the killing of George Floyd, has been found guilty on all three counts, Judge Peter Cahill said in Minneapolis on Tuesday.The death of Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, in 2020…

Features

Asylum to IPOB members: UK disrespectful, sabotaging terrorism fight – Lai Mohammed

Rotimi Ijikanmi Apr 20, 2021 0

The Federal Government says the reported decision of the United Kingdom to grant asylum to “persecuted” members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is disrespectful of Nigeria as a nation.The Minister of Information and Culture,…

Metro

Petrol queues resurface in Abuja over price hike, scarcity speculation

Nana Musa Apr 20, 2021 0

Long queues have reappeared in Abuja for the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, one month after normalcy returned to the area.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that long queues returned to retail…

Government

Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Salisu Garba as FCT CJ

Kingsley Okoye Apr 20, 2021 0

Senate, on Tuesday at plenary received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the appointment of Acting Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, Hon. Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi, as substantive Chief Judge.Buhari’s request…

Religion

Kano Govt. commends Ramadan feeding committee

Aisha Ahmed Apr 20, 2021 0

The Kano State Government has commended the state’s Ramadan Free Feeding Committee for effectively distributing quality food to the less privileged.Commissioner for Information Muhammad Garba gave the commendation on Tuesday while…

News

Unity Bank declares N492.02bn assets for 2020

Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Apr 20, 2021 0

Unity Bank Plc on Tuesday announced an asset base of N492.02 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2020.The bank in its audited result released by the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., said its total assets rose by 67.90 per cent when…

News

U.S. COVID-19 cases rise as more states ease restrictions

Halima Sheji/Ese E. Eniola Williams Apr 20, 2021 0

In spite of the country’s vaccine rollout, a significant number of U.S. cities and states remain hotspots where the coronavirus continues to spread at higher rates than before.This is according to the Guardian on Tuesday.At least,…

Health

905m COVID-19 shots administered worldwide – Report

Sadiya Hamza Apr 20, 2021 0

No fewer than 905 million COVID-19 shots have been administered worldwide, according to Our World in Data (OWID).The OWID is a scientific online publication that focuses on large global problems such as poverty, disease, hunger, climate…

Entertainment

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon gives away N100k cash on birthday

Agency Report Apr 20, 2021 0

Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, celebrated his birthday on Monday announcing N100, 000 cash gift for ten best participants in his monologue brainteaser.The Lagos-born actor posted a number of pictures with captions like…

News

8 repentant militants, kidnappers become pastors in OPM Church

Emmanuel Afonne Apr 19, 2021 0

No fewer than eight repentant Niger Delta militants and kidnappers undergoing rehabilitation in the Omega Power Ministries (OPM) rehabilitation centre, are now pastors in the church, General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has said.…

Metro

INEC confirms death of 3 staff in Borno accident

Emmanuel Oloniruha Apr 19, 2021 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the death of three of its staff in a road accident in Borno.The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, made…

News

2023 elections: INEC plans expansion of polling units

Abiodun Esan Apr 19, 2021 0

Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to make polling units accessible to the electorate to remove voter apathy during elections.INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in…

Health

1 in 4 Nigerians suffer mental disorder – Prof

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Apr 19, 2021 0

Prof. Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the other.Owoyele, a Professor of Physiology at the University of Ilorin, said this at…

Metro

2 nurses die, 10 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident

Abiodun Lawal Apr 19, 2021 0

Two nurses were confirmed dead on Sunday while 10 others sustained injuries in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus around Akinale Village on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, Spokesperson, Traffic…

Sports

How Iheanacho ended Leicester City’s long wait for FA Cup final appearance

Olawale Alabi Apr 19, 2021 0

Leicester City are through to their first FA Cup final match appearance in England since 1969 after Kelechi Iheanacho edged Brendan Rodgers’ side past Southampton.It all happened on a night when thousands of spectators returned to…