The United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria.

The United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria.

The United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria. The support which will come through the U.S. Agency for International Development, provides emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and hygiene kits to promote safe and healthy practices amid the ongoing cholera outbreak, and multipurpose cash assistance for people impacted by the devastating floods.

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clash between members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN and the Task Force of the Alaba International Market

The death toll in the clash between members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN and the Task Force of the Alaba International Market, Ojo area of Lagos rose to three yesterday, with the confirmation of two additional deaths. Identities of those who lost their lives were: Onyeku Nwatu, Innocent Chinedu and Sunday Nwora. Twenty-eight other traders who sustained varying degrees of injuries were discharged from the Addressing […]

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Police on Thursday fired tear gas at the Lekki Tollgate, following the memorial procession to mark the second anniversary of the shooting that claimed many lives.

Police on Thursday fired tear gas at the Lekki Tollgate, following the memorial procession to mark the second anniversary of the shooting that claimed many lives. Exactly two years ago the entire nation was thrown into lamentation following shootings in the Lekki Tollgate allegedly carried out by the Nigerian Army to stop the youths protesting against police brutality. Several Nigerians, including Amnesty International, alleged that officers of the Nigerian Army […]

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FG to replace migrated doctors -Health minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says there are enough medical doctors in the country, and the Federal Government is working toward achieving "a one-for-one replacement" for any medical doctor who resigns and leaves the country. Ehanire made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja during a media conference. He also said there was no embargo on the employment of doctors and other health personnel in the country. “There is […]

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Two-time President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, says he hasn’t made up his mind to seek reelection for a third term as head of the country’s football federation, adding that he will make his decision known this week.

Two-time President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, says he hasn’t made up his mind to seek reelection for a third term as head of the country’s football federation, adding that he will make his decision known this week. The FIFA Council member, who is winding down his second term in office, is reportedly seeking a third term in office, ahead of the NFF elections in September. Last week, several reports […]

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President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, over his appointment as President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, over his appointment as President of the Nigerian Bar Association. The President, according to a statement issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, congratulated the legal luminary for emerging as the 31st President of the highly revered association, which has over the years played a major role in democratic and economic development of the country, with advocacy, counseling and […]

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Thursday said anyone who requests bail for arrested criminals only to release them back into the society should be apprehended.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Thursday said anyone who requests bail for arrested criminals only to release them back into the society should be apprehended. This is as he lamented the overflowing capacity of the three major correctional facilities serving the FCT. Bello made the call when fielding questions from journalists at the 40th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications […]

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted permission to the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari to file more evidence against a suit by the Federal Government seeking to extradite him to the United States of America for trial on criminal charges.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted permission to the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari to file more evidence against a suit by the Federal Government seeking to extradite him to the United States of America for trial on criminal charges. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the request of Kyari made through his lead counsel, Nureni Jimoh, in a motion on notice. Jimoh while arguing the motion […]

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Suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud.

Suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud. It was gathered that Idris was released on bail from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday night in Abuja and has since been reunited with his family. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this to our correspondent on Thursday. […]

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