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Nigeria will continue to support ICC – Buhari

Nigeria will continue to support ICC – Buhari

By Ismaila Chafe

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) in fulfilling its mandates.

The president stated this when he received the Nigerian-born President of the ICC, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, at the State House, Abuja on Friday.

Buhari appealed to developed countries to take the ICC “more seriously in order to strengthen the…

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Super Eagles: Mikel Obi loses first team shirt

Super Eagles: Mikel Obi loses first team shirt

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has dropped team’s captain Mikel Obi from the starting lineup for the crucial Group match with the Guinea national team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The Eagles Captain, is expected to play from the bench in the encounter.

Arsenal’s starlet Alex Iwobi would play the number 10 role of the former Chelsea star.

Striker…

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Wife to produce 2 witnesses against husband in court

Wife to produce 2 witnesses against husband in court

By Alexandra Oladipo

A Gudu Grade I Area Court on Wednesday, ordered a 14-year-old housewife, Hadiza Bala, to produce another set of witnesses to prove her case of abuse against her estranged husband, Abubakar Usman.

The Judge, Ado Muktar, ordered Mr Ejike Ejifor, counsel to the plaintiff to produce witnesses who have knowledge of the abuse as claimed by Bala.

Earlier, the judge…

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Multinational JTF kills 42 ISWAP members, destroys gun trucks

Multinational JTF kills 42 ISWAP members, destroys gun trucks

By Johnson Eyiangho

The Multinational Joint Task Force ((MNJTF) killed 42 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a clearance operation on the Lake Chad Island on Friday, while several others escaped with gunshot wound.

Col. Timothy Antigha, the Chief of Military Public Information of the MNJTF, who confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, said this was the…

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INEC denies resignation of ICT Director

INEC denies resignation of ICT Director

By Emmanuel Oloniruha

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims that its Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mr Chidi Nwafor has resigned.

The commission made the clarification in a notice on its official twitter handle @inecnigeria, on Saturday.

It described the rumour as false, urging members of the public to disregard it.

“The…

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Nigeria’s Kadiri clinches Chairmanship of Govt Group of ILO

Nigeria’s Kadiri clinches Chairmanship of Govt Group of ILO

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Nigerian flag By Joan Nwagwu Nigeria on Thursday was elected Chairman of Government Group of the International Labour Orgaisation (ILO) for 2019 to 2020.

Mrs Rhoda Iliya, Assistant Director (Press), Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Friday said the election took place at the just concluded 108 centenary of the ILO held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Iliya said…

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Capital market indices dip by 0.02%

Capital market indices dip by 0.02%

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

The long bearish trend on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) seems to be moderating, as the crucial market indicators dropped marginally by 0.02 per cent on Thursday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as a result the All Share Index dropped 7.41 points or 0.02 per cent to close at 29,765.31 compared with 29,772.72 recorded on Wednesday.

Similarly, the…

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Zimbabwean currency plunges as firms now demand pay in Dollars

Zimbabwean currency plunges as firms now demand pay in Dollars

Zimbabwe’s interim currency fell to a new low on the black market on Thursday and local firms were demanding payment in U.S. dollars as a hedge against inflation, which is running at its highest in a decade.

The RTGS dollar has plunged 60 per cent against the U.S. dollar since its introduction in February, and public sector workers’ demands for a second pay rise this year could undermine a…

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Alleged fund misuse: Court stops Ganduje, anti corruption commission’s action against Emir Sanusi

Alleged fund misuse: Court stops Ganduje, anti corruption commission’s action against Emir Sanusi

By Ramatu Garba

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Tuesday granted an order restraining Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and the State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission from acting on the preliminary report on alleged misappropriation of N3.4 billion by the Kano Emirate Council.

The order followed a suit filed on June 7, by Muhammad Mannir-Sanusi, Dan Buran…

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NSE transacts N11.23bn worth of shares

NSE transacts N11.23bn worth of shares

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded transactions worth N11.23 billion on Tuesday, despite drop in market indices by 0.39 per cent due to sell pressure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 2.91 billion shares valued at N11.23 billion were exchanged by investors in 3,324 deals, an increase of 1.65 per cent.

This was in contrast with a…

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7,000 Kebbi Poly students stopped from writing exams

7,000 Kebbi Poly students stopped from writing exams

By Ibrahim Bello

The Kebbi Government has appealed to the management of Umaru Waziri Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi to reconsider the banning of 7,000 Kebbi students from writing semester examinations over the government failure to settle the students tuition fees.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Dr Isah Sama, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday that the action of the…

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EU removes Dominica from tax haven blacklist

EU removes Dominica from tax haven blacklist

The European Union removed the Caribbean Island state of Dominica from its tax haven blacklist on Friday.

This incidence occurred after the country addressed concerns that it was facilitating tax avoidance, leaving a total of 11 jurisdictions on the list.

“Dominica has implemented its commitments and addressed EU concerns as regards automatic exchange of financial information,’’ the bloc’s…

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NASS will pass Budget within 3 months – Lawan

NASS will pass Budget within 3 months – Lawan

By Ismaila Chafe

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan says henceforth the National Assembly (NASS) will ensure the passage of the nation’s appropriation bill within three months of its submission by the Executive arm of government.

Lawan stated this known when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after joining President Muhammadu Buhari to perform the weekly Friday’s Juma’at…

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NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba whip FC Ifeanyi Ubah to lead in title race

NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba whip FC Ifeanyi Ubah to lead in title race

By Olanrewaju Akojede

The race for the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title heightened on Monday at the Agege Stadium in Lagos after Match Day 4 action.

Two draws and one win on the NPFL Championship Playoffs’ penultimate day of matches saw seven-times champions Enyimba International Football Club of Aba storming to the apex position on the table.

The News Agency…

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CR7 Refuses to Answer Ballon d'Or Question

CR7 Refuses to Answer Ballon d’Or Question

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to answer whether Portugal’s victory over the Netherlands will aid his chances of reclaiming the Ballon d’Or.

The Portugal star and his long rival Lionel Messi had won every Ballon d’Or for a decade until Luka Modric broke up that dominance with his victory in 2018.

It is expected Messi’s standout season will return him to the forefront of the conversation in 2019, and…

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Censors Board caution youths against pornography

Censors Board caution youths against pornography

By Joshua Olomu

Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has advised youths against watching and sharing pornographic, violent and other unwholesome video contents on the internet.

He gave the advice on Sunday at a capacity building on film classification and rating for youths in Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Over 200 youths,…

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Delta Force win Aiteo FA Cup competition in Delta

Delta Force win Aiteo FA Cup competition in Delta

By Ifeanyi Olannye

Delta Force Football Club of Asaba on Saturday trashed Warri Wolves FC 2-0, to emerge winners of the 2019 Aiteo Delta State FA Cup competition.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Delta Queens had earlier defeated Olori Babes FC, 3-1 in the female category.

The matches were played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, to spice up fans, ahead of the Super…