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PDP Urges S’West Govs to Push Amotekun to Next Level

3Feb

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PDP Urges S’West Govs to Push Amotekun to Next Level

By Seun Adams The South-West Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on governors of the six states in the geopolitical zone to expedite action on the Western Nigeria Security Network code-named (more…)

Ban on ‘Keke/Okada’: Police Arrest 40 Violators, Impound 266 Cycles

3Feb

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Ban on ‘Keke/Okada’: Police Arrest 40 Violators, Impound 266 Cycles

By Seun Adams The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, on Sunday, said over 40 violators of the Lagos State ban on use of motor cycles and trycles for transportation have been arrested. (more…)

Amidst Protests and Misgivings, Lagos Okada, Keke Napep Restriction Commences Today

1Feb

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Amidst Protests and Misgivings, Lagos Okada, Keke Napep Restriction Commences Today

By Dayo Omoogun The restriction of commercial motorbikes and tricycles popularly known as “Okada” and “Keke Napep” respectively from plying their trade on major highways (more…)

Amotekun Here to Stay, as Makinde Pledges Peaceful, Safer Oyo

31Jan

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Amotekun Here to Stay, as Makinde Pledges Peaceful, Safer Oyo

By Seun Adams The Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Thursday, said that the South-west security initiative, 'Operation Amotekun' was shaping up well. (more…)

Senate Probes NNPC over $396m spent on Refineries’ Maintenance

30Jan

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Senate Probes NNPC over $396m spent on Refineries’ Maintenance

The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the sum of $396 million expended on Turn-Around Maintenance (TAM) of refineries in the country between 2013 and 2015. (more…)

Coronavirus: Senate Advocates Self-isolation for Travellers from China, Others

30Jan

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Coronavirus: Senate Advocates Self-isolation for Travellers from China, Others

By Mohammed Mohammed The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) under the Ministry of Aviation to take urgent steps in ensuring that (more…)

PDP Senator Who Defeated Godswill Akpabio Sworn-in

30Jan

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PDP Senator Who Defeated Godswill Akpabio Sworn-in

By Dwelleth Morountodun The Senate on Thursday swore-in Senator Christopher Ekpenyong of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), representing Akwa-Ibom North-West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. (more…)

Electricity Crisis Looms as NUEE Gives Govt 14 Days Ultimatum

30Jan

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Electricity Crisis Looms as NUEE Gives Govt 14 Days Ultimatum

By Frank Momoh Nigerians may be further denied electricity supply, following the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), 14 day ultimatum issued to federal government through the Ministry of Power. (more…)

Good News For Corpers As Allowance Jerked up by 68%, Now N33,000

30Jan

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Good News For Corpers As Allowance Jerked up by 68%, Now N33,000

By Dayo Omoogun The allowance, for graduate youths on mandatory national assignment otherwise known as National Youth Service Corp, has been increased from N19,800 to N33,000. This represents 68% increase on the old rate. (more…)

Senate Presses Buhari to Declare National Security Emergency

30Jan

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Senate Presses Buhari to Declare National Security Emergency

…Constitutes Ad-Hoc Committee to engage NSA, Security Chiefs Mohammed Mohammed (more…)

Buhari Wants Senate to confirm Obiora as CBN Deputy Gov, Akande as NCC Chair

28Jan

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Buhari Wants Senate to confirm Obiora as CBN Deputy Gov, Akande as NCC Chair

The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora and Prof. Adeola Akande (more…)

50 Years After Nigeria’s Civil War: Osinbajo Advocates National Conversation to Aid Healing, Reconciliation

28Jan

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50 Years After Nigeria’s Civil War: Osinbajo Advocates National Conversation to Aid Healing, Reconciliation

By Mohammed Mohammed The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, on Monday said that every Nigerian Nigerians must join hands together to build a strong nation (more…)

Amotekun: Osinbajo Urges S’ West Gov’s to Align Operational Strategy Towards FG’s Community Policing

27Jan

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Amotekun: Osinbajo Urges S’ West Gov’s to Align Operational Strategy Towards FG’s Community Policing

By Seun Adams Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Monday met with the South West Governors, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police. (more…)

FG Appeals for Stay of Execution over Hike in CERPAC Fee

27Jan

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FG Appeals for Stay of Execution over Hike in CERPAC Fee

..Files appeal against Falana By Dayo Omoogun (more…)

Implementation of Finance Act 2019 Will Help Curb Borrowing—SGF

27Jan

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Implementation of Finance Act 2019 Will Help Curb Borrowing—SGF

By Dayo Omoogun The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that one of the major reasons (more…)

FRSC Unveils Radio Phone Lines to Ease Traffic Challenges

26Jan

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FRSC Unveils Radio Phone Lines to Ease Traffic Challenges

...To impound trailers carrying containers without proper latching By Mohammed Mohammed (more…)

$1 bn Green Imperative Programme (GIP) gets Implementation Committee

26Jan

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$1 bn Green Imperative Programme (GIP) gets Implementation Committee

By Dayo Omoogun An 18-member committee saddled with implementing the Green Imperative Programme of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture has been inaugurated. The inauguration by the Minister of Agricultue and Rural Development , Alhaji Sabo Nanono, took place in Abuja on Friday. (more…)

I can’t Ignore Local Politics, says Oshiomhole

26Jan

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I can’t Ignore Local Politics, says Oshiomhole

By Dayo Omoogun The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has said that he cannot ignore the local politics of Edo State as he does not want to be a national chairman who cannot win elections within his local domain. (more…)

‘Diezani Alison Madueke ‘Coming’ to Nigeria this Year – Magu

23Jan

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‘Diezani Alison Madueke ‘Coming’ to Nigeria this Year – Magu

By Mohammed Mohammed The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has assured that the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke, (more…)

Lassa Fever Rampages Ondo, Kills 16, Others Infected

23Jan

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Lassa Fever Rampages Ondo, Kills 16, Others Infected

By Seun Adams 16 persons have been confirmed dead, while 45 are already infected by the deadly Lassa fever epidemic in Akoko area of Ondo State, SHARPEDGENews learnt on Wednesday. (more…)