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Okowa opts for private burial, lays his father to rest
…Ibori, Odutemu, Otuaro, Oborevwori, Elue, others in attendance By Festus Ahon Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, opted for a private burial for his late father, Chief Okorie Okowa
Youth council hails nomination of Bawa as EFCC chairman, calls for speedy confirmation
Abdulrasheed Bawa The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has described Abdulrasheed Bawa as a “world class crime buster” whose services as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
NPA moves to dredge Escravos channel as more vessels run aground
By Godwin Oritse FOLLOWING the shallow depth of the Escravos channel, a development that has reduced the number of vessels calling at the Warri port, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA,
Edo govt seals 23 sawmills over illegal logging
Edo State Government has sealed 23 sawmills for being in possession of 279 illegal logs believed to have been harvested without permission from relevant authorities. Mr Lucky Wasa, Permanent Secretary,
Buhari to Ambassadors: Strive to promote trade, foreign direct investment
President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has urged ambassadors-designate, consuls-general and charge’ d’ Affaires to continually project the strengths of Nigeria, showcase priorities of the government and
We’ll continue to work for Nigreia’s unity — Buhari
Says stability of Nigeria his priority Vows to identify, deal with people constituting nuisance; Senator Ndume absent at Borno, Yobe elders meeting at Aso Rock By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu
Insecurity: Nigeria heading to point of no return, unless….— Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar(retd) *Says embers of disunity, anarchy, disintegration spreading fast *Urges govs to tone down their rhetoric, take full responsibility for managing frustrations within their states *Tasks service chiefs
INSECURITY: Prove to Nigerians you don’t support criminality, S-West govs tell FG
President Muhammadu Buhari Say Sunday Igboho’s a child of circumstance It’s a bold statement —Afenifere Investigate Shasha violence, Reps tell IGP Makinde gives conditions to reopen market As Sports minister
Clark, other N-Delta leaders, militants lambast Gumi
Ahmed Gumi …For saying herdsmen learnt kidnapping from N-Delta militants …Gumi’s statement obnoxious — Edwin Clark …Irrational, bizarre, outrageous — PANDEF …Gumi’s remarks disgusting, insulting — Izon Ebi …Spiritual evaluation
Lagos govt to vaccinate 1.5m dogs against rabies
The Lagos State Government says it will vaccinate no fewer than 1.5 million dogs within the next two weeks under its free anti-rabies vaccination campaign. The vaccination will prevent the
