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Nigerians Urged to Patronise Locally Made Products

Nigerians Urged to Patronise Locally Made Products

Nume Ekeghe

The Chief Consultant, B. Adedipe Associates Limited (BAA Consult), Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe has stressed the need for increased patronage of goods and services made in Nigeria in order to stimulate economic activities and attain sustainable growth.

Adedipe, who said this thursday at the “Half Year 2017 Economic Review,” organised by members of the Finance Correspondents…

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Minister orders NERDC to separate CRK, IRK in curriculum – Punch Newspapers

Minister orders NERDC to separate CRK, IRK in curriculum – Punch Newspapers

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has instructed the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council to make the Christian Religious Knowledge and the Islamic Religious Knowledge distinctive subjects in the basic education curriculum.

The minister gave this directive on Thursday in Abuja, during his meeting with stakeholders from the six geo-political…

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FG Approves Criteria For Ecological Fund Disbursement

FG Approves Criteria For Ecological Fund Disbursement

By Jonathan Nda- Isaiah, Abuja

The federal government has approved new criteria for the disbursement of the Ecological Fund to beneficiary states. This followed the recommendations by the National Economic Council (NEC) ad-hoc committee chaired by Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai. This was disclosed by Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, after NEC meeting presided over by acting…

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Appeal Court discharges, acquits ex-Adamawa gov, Ngilari

Appeal Court discharges, acquits ex-Adamawa gov, Ngilari

Appeal Court discharges, acquits ex-Adamawa gov, Ngilari

— 21st July 2017

By BillyGraham Abel, Yola

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, yesterday discharged and acquitted former Governor of Adamawa State, Bala James Ngilari, of five counts bordering on corruption and unlawful procurement of 25 Hilux vehicles during his tenure.

Justice Olayemi Folashade…

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In Ex Parte, Court Orders Seven Banks to Remit $793.2m to TSA, Banks Deny

In Ex Parte, Court Orders Seven Banks to Remit $793.2m to TSA, Banks Deny

Davidson Iriekpen and Obinna Chima

Ten months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) suspended nine commercial banks from trading in the interbank foreign exchange (IFEX) market for failing to remit a total of $2.33 billion belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company to the federal government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), a Federal…

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‘Oworonshoki water front’ll enhance Lagos mega city plan’ – Punch Newspapers The ongoing Oworonshoki Water Front Estate project is expected to enhance the mega city plan of the Lagos State Government…

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Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, Bongos Ikwue Others To Be Honoured By Gafiligadoki

Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, Bongos Ikwue Others To Be Honoured By Gafiligadoki

By Anthony Ada Abraham

All is now set for one of the most prestigious TV shows in Nigeria and Magazine, GA FILI GA DOKI TV and Magazine to finally unveil its much anticipated new logo for its TV show and magazine and award night.

The company which helps to showcase personalities from the industry also celebrates hardworking Nigerians who have excelled in their professional careers.

Accor…

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Dickson holds valedictory session, visits Makarfi

Dickson holds valedictory session, visits Makarfi

Dickson holds valedictory session, visits Makarfi

— 20th July 2017

  … As Makarfi praises the Governor for service to the PDP

Following the dissolution of the National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),the Chairman of the Committee and Governor of Bayelsa State, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson has held a valedictory session with the…

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Flood: Niger Vows to Demolish Houses Built on Waterways

Flood: Niger Vows to Demolish Houses Built on Waterways

By Laleye Dipo in Minna

Following the recent flood which resulted in the loss of lives and property in some parts of Niger State, the state government has said it will henceforth demolish houses and other structures constructed along river banks.

The government also said it would from now on sanction officials of the state Urban Development Board who approve buildings constructed in…

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We’ll support passage of Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill, says Dogara – Punch Newspapers The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has clarified that the “Not-Too-Young-To-Run’’ Bill was not removed from the report to be considered soon by the House.

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JAMB: Group Calls For Suspension Of Computer Based Test

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By Michael Oche

A group, African Community Impact and Development Network (Afri-CID) has called for the suspension of Computer Based Test (CBT) till further notice, citing some anomalies, which undermines the plus of the exercise.

Addressing Journalists in Abuja, Afri-CID said an investigation it carried out on the 2017 exercise showed that the CBT…

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OJ Simpson granted parole | The Sun News

OJ Simpson granted parole | The Sun News

OJ Simpson granted parole

— 20th July 2017

Simpson appeared remotely via video conference from Lovelock Correctional Facility in Nevada, where he’s serving time for kidnapping and armed robbery. Simpson began by explaining what he said led to crime, telling the board how he learned that some “some guys” were trying to “fence” what he said were his personal mementos in…

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Appeal Court Sets Aside High Court Verdict on Nggilari

Appeal Court Sets Aside High Court Verdict on Nggilari

By Daji Sani In Yola

The Appeal Court sitting in Yola Thursday set aside an earlier judgment of Justice Nathan Musa of the Yola High Court which had sentenced a former governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Bala James Nggilari, to five years imprisonment without an option of fine.

The presiding judge of the Appeal Court, Justice Olayemi Folashade Omoleye, said Nggilari  was discharged and…

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Restructuring shNewspapers The Afenifere Renewal Group has said it doubts the capacity of the El Rufai-led committee of the All Progressives Congress on restructuring to advise the party appropriately on the subject.

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U.S. Senator John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

U.S. Senator John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

By Hilary Barde with Agency Report

United States Senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee, John McCain, has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

The tumor was discovered after Senator McCain underwent a procedure last week to remove a blood clot, U.S. media reported.

McCain has represented Arizona at the U.S. Senate since 1986.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Senator’s…

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NYSC veritable tool for unity, national devt., says Wamakko

NYSC veritable tool for unity, national devt., says Wamakko

— 20th July 2017

From: Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto

, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District (APC-Sokoto) in the Senate, has said that the National Youths Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) remains a veritable tool for enhancing peace, unity and national development.

Wamakko, whom is also the Chairman, Senate…

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Osinbajo Seeks N’Assembly’s Approval for N135.64bn Virement for Priority Projects 

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo

By James Emejo in Abuja

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Thursday requested the approval of the National Assembly for virement of funds totalling N135.64 billion to finance the federal government’s priority projects and programmes as contained in the 2017 Appropriation Act.

In his letter dated July 18, 2017, and addressed to the Speaker of…