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After 3 Days In Abductors’ Den, Police Rescue Obasanjo Farm Workers
The Nigerian Police, Ogun Command, says it has rescued three workers of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Farm, from their kidnappers’ den, three days after they were abducted. The Police Spokesperson, DSP. Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta, on Friday evening. NAN reports that the Obasanjo Farm’s workers were kidnapped on Wednesday evening...
It’s Unthinkable For Any Igbo Man Not To Consider Himself Part Of Nigeria — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the enterprising spirit of the Igbos, saying it's unthinkable for him for any Igbo man not to consider himself part of the country. According to the President, Igbos are in charge of the country's economy, noting that Igbo men are found in every community in the country where they are in charge of the economic...
You Can’t Accuse Me Of Owning Companies Or Mansions, Buhari Tells Southeast Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he cannot be accused of having companies or mansions across the country, adding that he tries to keep himself clean so that he won’t be taken hostage by anyone. President Buhari stated this on Thursday at a town hall meeting with South- East leaders during his one-day official visit to Imo State. ‘‘Nobody can accuse...
Group Hints That Nigerians Can Now Travel To 160 Countries Without Visa
Winnington Citizens & Partners, a visa processing and citizenship acquisition agency said on Friday that Nigerians “can travel to as many as 160 countries across the World without Visa requirements.” Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mrs Winnie Okoh in an interview with newsmen, said the firms had packages that could ensure such visa-free travels for Nigerians. She said that with...
Ikpeazu Appoints New Members Board For Abia Civil Service Commission [Full List]
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has appointed a new board for the State Civil Service Commission. The 5-man membership board is to be chaired by Dr. Mrs.Elizabeth Esochaghi. No reason was however given for the reconstitution of the board. It may not be unconnected with efforts to reposition the service for optimum performance. READ ALSO: After Commissioning Projects In Imo,...
Buhari’s Visit To Enable Imo Citizens See, Welcome President — Imo Commissioner
Imo Information Commissioner Declan Emelumba says the state government is set to receive President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday in Owerri. Recall that the presidentis scheduled to pay a working visit to the state to inaugurate some state-executed projects. Emelumba told newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri that the president would inaugurate key projects initiated by Gov. Hope Uzodimma in the past 18...
Banks Reportedly Sealed In Imo For Obeying IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Order
Imo State Government allegedly sealed several banks in the state for obeying the Monday sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) across the South Eastern states. The development caused hundreds of bank customers to be stranded and unable to carry out their respective transactions. Some of the affected banks, situated on Bank Road in Owerri, the state capital...
Katsina To Consider Anti Open Grazing Law, Says Masari
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has hinted that his administration is considering banning open grazing in the state. Masari who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, faulted the movement of herders from one part of the country to another. He explained that before the state would create a law banning the open grazing of livestock, the...
As President, Buhari Has Broken Many Records — Presidency
THE Presidency, Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has broken many jinxes since coming on board in 2015. According to the Presidency, the most recent of such landmark achievements is the net profit announced by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, for the first time in the 44-year history of the coporation. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media...
FG Demands Return Of Constitutional Order In Guinea, Condemns Coup
The Nigerian Government has condemned the coup that ousted President Alpha Conde of Guinea, calling for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order in the country. Guinea’s special forces have claimed to have captured the president, detained him and “dissolved” the country’s institutions. In a statement, the spokesperson of ministry of foreign affairs, Esther Sunsuwa (Mrs), said the coup is...
