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NYSC Cries Out To Nigerian Army As Terrorism Fears Heighten

NYSC Cries Out To Nigerian Army As Terrorism Fears Heighten

July 27, 2022 2:25 pm

The Chairman, NYSC National Governing Board, Amb. Fatima Abubakar had also made the call when the board paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya on Wednesday in Abuja.

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Abubakar said the call became necessary because of the prevailing security situation in the country as well as …

Ndume Kicks Against Blanket Amnesty For Bandits

Ndume Kicks Against Blanket Amnesty For Bandits

March 1, 2021 10:36 am

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has rejected the provision of blanket amnesty to bandits.

Ndume said it has the tendency to breed new forms of criminality in Nigeria.

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The Borno South senator spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

According to Ndume, ‘I don’t think blanket amnesty is the solution because if you do that, another form of criminality may emerge, hoping that the government will bring them to the negotiating table.’

He added: ‘This is not a conventional war, we are not fighting another country. We

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INEC: Yakubu Assumes Office For Second Tenure

INEC: Yakubu Assumes Office For Second Tenure

December 11, 2020 4:19 am

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, assumed office to commence his second tenure for a period of five year.

Speaking during a takeover ceremony at the commission headquarters in Abuja, Yakubu said that quick passage of the Electoral Act amendment remained a top priority.

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‘You will recall that I appealed to the Senate Committee on INEC during my screening two weeks ago to conclude work for the passage of the Electoral Act amendment by the first quarter of 2021.’

‘I am glad that in

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Hon. Alagboso Praises Barr. Amadi For Selfless Services

Hon. Alagboso Praises Barr. Amadi For Selfless Services

September 8, 2020 1:40 pm

Honourable Jerry Alagboso, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions recently lauded Ombudsman, Barrister Willie Amadi on his numerous accomplishments as the Federal Commissioner representing Imo state in the Public Complaints Commission Nigeria. Citing his achievements, he remarked that the Commissioner was indeed one of a kind.

He made this remark during his visit to the Public Complaints Commission’s office in Owerri, Imo state on Monday. He was accompanied by his entourage of assistants.

While commending Barrister Amadi’s achievements, he suggested that he make public his stellar achievements because he has surpassed all expectations. He also reiterated that …

COVID-19 Patient Without Symptoms Should Isolate At Home – Govt

COVID-19 Patient Without Symptoms Should Isolate At Home – Govt

July 30, 2020 8:32 am

The Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee on COVID-19 in Kwara State, Femi Oladiji, has said only those with symptoms of COVID-19 can be isolated at the isolation centre.

Oladiji disclosed that the government has changed its strategy hence those who are asymptomatic can self isolate at home.

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He disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ilorin.

“We have changed our strategy; so it is only when you have symptoms that you can visit us, if you don’t have symptoms, you self isolate at home,” Oladiji said.

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Abducted CAN Chairman Regains Freedom

Abducted CAN Chairman Regains Freedom

May 31, 2020 9:45 am

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa State chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was abducted by gunmen on Thursday in Lafia has regained freedom.

Mr Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state confirmed the release of the CAN chairman to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia.

Longe said that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and that investigation was ongoing to arrest all those involved.

He, however, denied knowledge of any ransom being paid to secure the release of the CAN chairman.

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