March 2019

Gunmen kidnap policeman, others in Edo

March 27, 2019 10:25 am

A police officer simply identified as DSP Godwin and four other persons have been abducted by gunmen at Ubiaja, headquarters of Esan South East local government area.

DSP Godwin was travelling to Asaba when the vehicle he was travelling in was stopped by the gunmen who were on the road apparently for kidnapping.

Police sources said DSP Godwin and others were taken into the bush.

The source said a Pastor who was travelled along the same route was shot and is receiving treatment in a hospital.

It was gathered that the police have mobilised tactical team to forest reserves around …

INEC withholds Return Certificates for 4 Delta Legislators

March 27, 2019 10:08 am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday denied certificates of return to four House of Assembly members- elect in Delta State over pending court matters.

However, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy Kingsley Otuaro along with 24 other members-elect were given certificates of return.

National Commissioner in charge of Delta State, Dr Mohammed Lecky, confirmed the development while presenting certificates of return to successful candidates.

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Kuje residents set agenda for new council boss

March 27, 2019 9:41 am

Some residents of Kuje Area Council, FCT, have urged the new Chairman of the council, Mr Abdullahi Sabo, to focus on addressing challenges bothering on infrastructure, education and environment for the development of the area.

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Trump changes course on Obamacare

March 26, 2019 9:26 pm

The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to topple Obamacare once and for all. In a dramatic reversal, the administration now says the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down.

Previously, the Justice Department’s stance was that only portions of the law should be invalidated. A federal judge in Texas declared the entire health care law unconstitutional back in December, and now the administration says it agrees with that position as the case is appealed.

The President has repeatedly said he would protect people with pre-existing conditions — a pillar of Obamacare — but the shift in the …

Two hospitalised as fire ravages Lagos community

March 26, 2019 9:22 pm

A woman and a young boy were injured yesterday when  fire swept through the Hausa community in Orile-Agege, Lagos.

They are at the Agege General Hospital.

The fire, said to have been caused by power surge, raged for several hours, destroying shops, houses and goods.

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Ajimobi to Makinde: shun politics of bitterness

March 26, 2019 9:01 pm

•Governor-elect denies allegation

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has advised the incoming People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration to focus on developmental issues instead of its renewed campaign of calumny against his person, family and administration.

The governor, who spoke yesterday in a statement by his Special Adviser, Communication  and Strategy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, said the renewed campaign of calumny was aimed at rubbishing his eight-year selfless service.

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EFCC investigates MTN’s listing on stock exchange

EFCC arrests six `Yahoo’ boys, recovers exotic cars

March 26, 2019 8:41 pm

OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Ibadan Zonal Office have arrested six `Yahoo’ boys and recovered five different models of exotic cars and  laptops.

The Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Mr Tony Orilade, who broke the news yesterday in Abuja Tuesday, said other items recovered from the suspects include mobile phones and documents containing false information.

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42 parties to challenge Ganduje’s victory in court

March 26, 2019 11:46 am

Forty-two political parties on the platform of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Kano State chapter are set to challenge the re-election of the state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in court.

Kano State CUPP chairman Muhammad Abdullahi Raji stated this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the rerun election won by Ganduje of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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NLNG risks ₦1b fine for local content infringement

March 26, 2019 11:34 am

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) may incur a fine of about NLNG risks ₦1b fine for local content infringement1 billion for failure to comply with the Nigerian Local Content Policy.

A Niger Delta- based company, Macobarb International Ltd, while disclosing disclosed this on Tuesday, alleging the NLNG had maliciously and fraudulently terminated its contract.

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YouTube celebrates Afrobeats, spotlight on Burna Boy

March 26, 2019 11:17 am

YouTube on Tuesday launched its spotlight story documentary on Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy.

Addy Awofisayo, YouTube Content Partnerships Manager, Sub- Saharan Africa, said that Burna Boy had become one of the leading musical voices on the African continent and an international YouTube sensation.

According to her, Burna Boy catapulted to fame with the 2012 release of his single “Like to Party’’.

“The 18-minute documentary, which can be viewed, tells the story of the rise of Afrobeats and the role YouTube has played, through Burna Boy’s eyes.

“In addition, the video sees Burna
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Nigeria loses 22mb of crude oil in 6 months – Gov. Obaseki

Edo grants clemency, parole to 84 prisoners

March 26, 2019 11:08 am

The Edo State Government has granted clemency and parole to 84 inmates in various prison formations in the state, in alignment with the Federal Government’s commitment to decongest prisons across the country.

Edo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, said the move has the backing of Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Salihu Isah, with the aim of tackling overcrowding in Nigerian Prisons.

Prof. Omorogbe said the state government in conjunction with the Attorney General of the Federation and a donor agency raised the sum N9 million to secure the release of …

Ezekwesili wins Forbes Woman Africa Social Influencer Award

March 26, 2019 10:57 am

A former Nigeria education minister Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has been announced as Forbes Woman Africa Social Influencer at the prestigious Forbes Woman Africa Awards inaugural gala dinner held this March in Durban, South Africa.

A former vice-president for Africa of the World Bank, co-founder of Transparency International, and anti-corruption activist, the award celebrates her efforts in launching the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign on social media.

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