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“Insecurity Now Worse Than Civil War” – Emir Of Daura, Umar

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THE Emir of Daura, Katsina State, Dr Umar Farouk Umar, has raised alarm over what he described as multifaceted security threats facing the nation, saying that the insecurity Nigeria is experiencing now is worse than civil war.  Dr Umar, who is the emir of President Muhammadu Buhari’s community, solicited for prayers, advice and goodwill of all Nigerians, especially elders, traditional...

The Duty Of Police Is To Ensure Public Safety, Not Harass Buhari’s Opponents – Falana

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Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer, says the duty of the police is to ensure public safety and not to harass opponents of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement on Sunday, Falana said the police ought to demonstrate impartiality and neutrality in handling political matters. He cited instances where the police have arrested, detained and...

Over 1m N-Power Applications Received In Less Than 48 Hours – FG

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The federal government says more than one million applications have been received on the N-Power portal since it opened on Friday night. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director information, ministry of humanitarian affairs disaster management and social development, on Sunday. The Batch C application commenced at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020, and closes...

Over 1m N-Power Applications Received In Less Than 48 Hours – FG

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The federal government says more than one million applications have been received on the N-Power portal since it opened on Friday night. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director information, ministry of humanitarian affairs disaster management and social development, on Sunday. The Batch C application commenced at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020, and closes...

Nigeria, America Denied Entry To Europe Ahead Of Border Reopening

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Nigeria has been excluded from the list of countries whose travellers could be received into Europe when the borders reopen on July 1. Schengenvisainfo. com reported that the European Union Commission released a list of 54 countries that qualified for travels into Europe as the union opens its borders that were shut to contain the spread of COVID - 19. The...

Nigeria, America Denied Entry To Europe Ahead Of Border Reopening

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Nigeria has been excluded from the list of countries whose travellers could be received into Europe when the borders reopen on July 1. Schengenvisainfo. com reported that the European Union Commission released a list of 54 countries that qualified for travels into Europe as the union opens its borders that were shut to contain the spread of COVID - 19. The...

Magu Reacts To Malami’s Accusations, Says “No Blackmail Can Stop Me”

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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has stated that no amount of blackmail can deter him from fighting corruption in Nigeria. Magu, an award-winning anti-corruption Czar, on Thursday, disclosed that those stealing Nigeria’s money must be stopped. Addressing a delegation of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Abuja, He said; “Those stealing, embezzling, hiding and carrying...

Magu Reacts To Malami’s Accusations, Says “No Blackmail Can Stop Me”

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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has stated that no amount of blackmail can deter him from fighting corruption in Nigeria. Magu, an award-winning anti-corruption Czar, on Thursday, disclosed that those stealing Nigeria’s money must be stopped. Addressing a delegation of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Abuja, He said; “Those stealing, embezzling, hiding and carrying...

Abia APC’s Strength Surges As Former LP Chieftain, Nzechi Joins Party

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Candidate of the Labour Party, LP for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency seat in the 2019 election, Chief Charles Nzechi has joined the All Progressives Congress. This comes few months after leaving his former party the Labour Party, LP, without disclosing his next political move. He documented his membership at his Isingwu ward in Umuahia North local government area of Abia state. It is...

Abia APC’s Strength Surges As Former LP Chieftain, Nzechi Joins Party

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Candidate of the Labour Party, LP for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency seat in the 2019 election, Chief Charles Nzechi has joined the All Progressives Congress. This comes few months after leaving his former party the Labour Party, LP, without disclosing his next political move. He documented his membership at his Isingwu ward in Umuahia North local government area of Abia state. It is...

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