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Niger Govt Orders Closure of Schools Over Abduction of School Children
Niger Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the abduction of children from a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state. Bago announced the directive during a press briefing after an expanded security meeting in Minna on Saturday. He described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable. ”This incident could have...
Edwin Clark Backs Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has endorsed the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi as his candidate for February Presidential election. Clark who is at the moment addressing Journalists at his Asokoro Residence, Abuja said that with Obi as President, Nigeria will unite the country with his move to restructure the...
Poor Labour Skills, Not Buhari Responsible For Unemployment — Sen. Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that the lack of properly trained graduates who don't possess the requisite skills to secure jobs in the competitive labour market has been identified as one of the factors fueling the high unemployment rate in the country. Kalu, also urged Nigerians not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari nor the...
Borno Police Station Hit By Boko Haram Attack
Early on Wednesday morning, suspected Boko Haram terrorists stormed a police station in Malari, Borno State, but were repulsed by security personnel. Local security sources told The PUNCH that the insurgents launched the attack at about 1:00 am but were overpowered by a combined team of police officers and soldiers. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command,...
Burkina Faso Removes Visa Fees For Africans
The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, as a step to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and encourage the free movement of people and goods. BBC reports that the Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed the policy shift on Thursday after a cabinet meeting presided over by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim...
Plateau Will Soon Become Nigeria’s Agricultural Hub – Gov. Mutfwang
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has reaffirmed his readiness to revamp the agricultural sector to boost the economy of the state. Mutfwang said this on Sunday at the 37th Reunion Service of old students of Boys High School, Gindiri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GOSA is made up of old students of both Boys and Girls Secondary Schools,...
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Tackling Insecurity Amid Rising Attacks
The federal government has reaffirmed to the public its commitment to eradicating national insecurity. In states such as Plateau, Benue, and Borno, among others, recent attacks by non-state actors have led to the loss of many lives. These incidents have prompted individuals in various quarters to question the government’s efforts. Speaking at the first quarter media stakeholders’ seminar for top media executives...
Uk Charity Watchdog Exonerate Prince Harry Of ‘Bullying’ In African Charity Row
The UK charity watchdog Wednesday cleared Prince Harry of accusations of bullying in a row with an African charity he founded, but deplored that the bitter internal dispute was played out in public. The charity Sentebale was at the centre of an explosive boardroom dispute in March and April when chairperson Sophie Chandauka publicly accused Harry, the youngest son of...
Education: Ikpeazu vows to give Abia children the best, insists on closure of unapproved schools
The Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has reiterated his commitment to serve Abia parents and children the needed quality education to shape their future. The governor to this end has therefore vowed that no school operating in residential buildings, Warehouses, Church halls, Village/Town halls and other make-shift places will be allowed to continue in business. In a release signed by...
INEC reacts after court orders it to issue Okorocha with Certificate of Return
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday expressed reservations over the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which directed it to issue a Certificate of Return to Rochas Okorocha as Senator-elect for Imo west senatorial district. In a statement signed by Festus Okoye, INEC director of voters education and publicity, the electoral body said it was worried...
