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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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

$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…)

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…)

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…)

‘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…)

AfDB: UK Trade with Nigeria, Others Decline by $19bn in 6 Years

22Jan

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AfDB: UK Trade with Nigeria, Others Decline by $19bn in 6 Years

By Dele Ogbodo The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on Tuesday said the United Kingdom's trade and investment with Africa declined from $49 billion in 2012 to $30.6 billion in 2018. (more…)

B’Haram Rejects N50m Ransom, Kills CAN Chairman

22Jan

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B’Haram Rejects N50m Ransom, Kills CAN Chairman

...Buhari says killing provocative By Dele Ogbodo (more…)

Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with Families of Abule-Egba Fire Victims

21Jan

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Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with Families of Abule-Egba Fire Victims

By Samuel Alonge Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with families that lost their loved ones following a pipeline explosion that occurred at Abule Egba on Sunday. (more…)

CAN Chairman Killed By Boko Haram 19 Days After Abduction

21Jan

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CAN Chairman Killed By Boko Haram 19 Days After Abduction

By Dayo Omoogun The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government of Adamawa State Reverend Lawan Andimi who was abducted (more…)