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Why I deny my husband sex – housewife
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Why I deny my husband sex – housewife

Tawakalitu Olayiwola, an Ibadan-based trader on Wednesday asked a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 20 year-old marriage on grounds of theft, and battery. Olayiwola said that she decided to call it quits with her husband, Ganiu Olayiwola, because her life was under threat due to constant high blood pressure. She said that Ganiu had been battering her since 2003 at any slightest provocation. “He even attempted pouring acid on me and this is the reason why I became hypertensive. “Ganiu had never been a responsible husband to me and father to our three children. “My Lord, he usually gives the three children and I N1,000 as feeding allowance for six months. “Due to his lack of care, I worked very hard to keep the home going, especially the children, but ...
FG trains officers on case management
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FG trains officers on case management

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja commenced the training of officers on case management to enhance effective humanitarian response in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, said the training has become necessary to enhance service delivery. According to Sani-Gwarzo, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Administration, Alhaji Dauda Mohammed, modern social work practice has become increasingly complex in dealing with emerging social challenges in the country. He added that social work as a profession required constant professional training that would enable practitioners meet up with international best practices. “This training is in ...
FCT residents commend CBN’s compliance with S/Court order on old Naira notes
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FCT residents commend CBN’s compliance with S/Court order on old Naira notes

Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its compliance with the Supreme Court order on old Naira notes. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in the territory, said the compliance was a step in a right direction to help cushion the hardship faced by Nigerians. Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers ‘ Committee and has directed that the old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes till Dec. 31,” he said. The Supreme court, had in the March 3 judgment, ordered the Federal Government to accept the designated denominations of Naira notes as legal tender until Dec. 31. However, neither President Muhammadu B...
AMAC Chairman assures retirees of better incentives
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AMAC Chairman assures retirees of better incentives

Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has assured of his adminstration's committment to pay the gratuities and pensions of all retirees of the area council. He gave the assurance at a training organised for the outgoing staff of the area council, on Tuesday in Abuja. Maikalangu said that his administration would pay attention to their plights by ensuring their entitlements are paid in due time. "We are sensitive to the plights of the civil servants in the council and that is why we will do more to encourage them. "I want you to use your wealth of experience you gathered while working here in AMAC to generate ideas and jobs so as to live a better life outside office. "You are all expected to offer your expertise and help your respective com...
Police Declare Lawmaker Wanted, Place N1 Million Bounty On Him
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Police Declare Lawmaker Wanted, Place N1 Million Bounty On Him

The police command Bauchi has declared a federal lawmaker Yakubu Shehu wanted for homicide and placed a bounty of N1 million on him. Mr Shehu is representing the Bauchi federal constituency on the platform of PRP but later defected to APC.This is contained in the Special Police Gazette Bulletin CB: 2685/Bsx/VOL.T/4s distributed by the Bauchi police command’s spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday. The bulletin said the Nigeria Police Force, under the authority of the inspector general of police, Usman Baba, had declared Mr Shehu wanted. He is wanted “in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, inciting disturbances of public peace and culpable homicide.” The police are seeking” anyone with valid information that will lead to his arrest for interrogation a...
Housewife drags neighbour to court for building on fence line
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Housewife drags neighbour to court for building on fence line

A housewife, Hajiya Saude Abubakar, on Tuesday dragged her neighbour, Binta Saidu before a Shari’a court sitting in Rigasa, Kaduna for building on her fence line. The complainant who resides in Nariya area of Kaguna told the court that the she had earlier reported the matter to the village head of the area but the issue was not resolved. “I want this honourable court to compel her to demolish the building to allow my fence stand,” she said. On her part, the defendant denied the allegations saying they were untrue. She said that she bought the land first and the fence line belonged to her. ”The person who sold the land to me is alive,” she said. The Judge, Malam Anass Khalifa, adjourned the matter until March, 22 for the complainant to present her witness. var z =String;v...
Conservation area predator-free after 4-year hunt for fox
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Conservation area predator-free after 4-year hunt for fox

A conservation area in the Australian state of New South Wales has been declared feral predator-free after a four-and-a-half-year battle to capture a fox dubbed “Rambo’’. The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) on Tuesday confirmed it. It said that Rambo, the last predator living in a fenced area safe haven in the Pilliga State Conservation Area, likely died during flooding. The AWC now intends to move forward with a wildlife programme which would seek to reintroduce six locally extinct species to Pilliga park. This includes the greater bilby, the bridled nail-tail wallaby and the brush-tailed bettong. The organisation said that the last sighting of the fox was on Oct. 9. “In spite of intensive monitoring and tracking,...
Russia using old bullets due to ammunition shortage- London
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Russia using old bullets due to ammunition shortage- London

British intelligence update on Tuesday said due to a shortage of ammunition, Russia is using outdated shells in the war against Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in London said in its daily update that the ammunition had previously been deemed unserviceable. “In recent weeks, Russian artillery ammunition shortages have likely worsened to the extent that extremely punitive shell-rationing is in force on many parts of the front. “This has almost certainly been a key reason why no Russian formation has recently been able to generate operationally significant offensive action.” The Russian defence industry was increasingly taking on the traits of a command economy, the MoD update said. The leadership in Moscow has recognized that the industry is at a crucial weak point in ...
AEDC alerts customers of power interruption in parts of Abuja
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AEDC alerts customers of power interruption in parts of Abuja

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has notified its customers residing along Apo/Gudu, Abuja, that there will be an annual preventive maintenance at the Gudu Injection Substation. The management of AEDC, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the maintenance would take place on March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The company said that during this period, there would be power interruptions which would affect Prince & Princess Estate, Parts of Kaura District, Dubai Market, Behind Games Village, and Part of Durumi 2, Adisa Estate. AEDC listed other areas to include Sharia Court of Appeal, Federal Boys College, Sharon Plaza, Anon Plaza, Cedar Crest Hospital, MKK Plaza, Durumi 3 Shell Estate, A.A. Shafa Filling Station, Amina Court, NPI Estate, and environs. ...
Nollywood actress urges ladies to desist from dating married men
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Nollywood actress urges ladies to desist from dating married men

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has urged ladies to desist from dating married men, saying leaving a quality life of being responsible with good moral virtues is the best life. The renowned movie star, who took to her Instagram page to give the advice, said that ladies should not make the same mistake she made by dating someone else’s husband. According to her, being a side chick to married men is morally wrong, but staying away from people’s husband’s is a moral upright living. She stressed that she did not want them to experience what she went through, therefore, relationship with married men should be avoided. She expressed gratitude to fans and well wishers, for their constant prayers, love and encouragement, adding that they should live a life they would be proud of. ...
Old 500, 1000 Naira Notes Are Now Legal Tender, Says CBN
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Old 500, 1000 Naira Notes Are Now Legal Tender, Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restored the old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes to remain as legal tender until December 31, 2023. CBN spokesperson Isa Abdulmumin made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. “In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterized the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023,” Abdulmunin said. Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and has directed that the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes ...
Emefiele Has No Reason Not To Comply With Court Order On Naira- Presidency
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Emefiele Has No Reason Not To Comply With Court Order On Naira- Presidency

The Presidency has said that the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has no reason not to comply with the Supreme court judgement on Naira. Presidency, in a statement on Monday, the said President Muhammadu Buhari did not direct Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), not to obey the supreme court ruling on the naira redesign policy. “The CBN has no reason not to comply with court orders on the excuse of waiting for directives from the President.” It will be recalled that Supreme Court ruled on March 3 to invalidate the naira redesign policy introduced by the CBN. The court made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by three states of the federat...
AMAC Marshal Commends Maikalangu for Payment of Salary Arrears, Others
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AMAC Marshal Commends Maikalangu for Payment of Salary Arrears, Others

The Abuja Municipal Area Council Marshal, popularly known as AMAC Marshal, has commended the Council Chairman, Christopher Zakka Maikalangu for commencement of settlement of salary arrears owed the organisation for several months. AMAC Marshal General, Kashim Isiaku Karshi disclosed this to journalists in a recent interview in his office at the AMAC permanent headquarters, Apo resettlement. Karshi, while commending the Chairman for settlement of some salary arrears, praised him for making available funds for the renewal of Marshal's operating license for this year, to enable it operate. His words: "I appreciate the effort of the new AMAC Chairman, Hon. Christopher Maikalangu for paying AMAC Marshal three months out of the several months we are left behind. "I also want to call...
Bus-train accident: Lagos hospitals discharge 21 more patients
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Bus-train accident: Lagos hospitals discharge 21 more patients

The Lagos State Ministry of Health says 21 survivors of the train-bus collision were discharged on Sunday from five state public health facilities after quality medical care and management. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, stated this in an update about the accident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state on March 10 discharged 32 survivors involved in the accident from three state hospitals. “Total number of patients on admission as of today March 12 are 43. “There are 39 patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), two at General Hospital Odan-Lagos and another two at General Hospital, Gbagada. “Total number of patients or passengers discharged are 53,” he said. Abayomi disclosed that fatality figure from the...
FRSC to go after stunt drivers in FCT
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FRSC to go after stunt drivers in FCT

The Sector Commander, FCT Command, Mr Danlami Abdul with his team The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has vowed to clampdown on stunt drivers in the FCT, saying their operation was illegal and a danger to the society. The FCT Sector Commander, Mr Danlami Abdul who led a special operation against the stunt drivers in Idu area of the FCT, said stunt drivers had led to the death of road users and caused obstructions. “Their activities will no longer be tolerated”, Abdul said on Sunday, and pledged to deploy a permanent monitoring team to check the unlawful act in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). “The FRSC will not fold its hands and allow any person no matter how highly placed, take laws into his hands. “We will ensure this is properly checked and further occurrences are ...
Naira Scarcity: NSCDC Raises Alarm Over Circulation Of Fake Recoloured Notes
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Naira Scarcity: NSCDC Raises Alarm Over Circulation Of Fake Recoloured Notes

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will continue to arrest and prosecute those involved in producing and circulating fake redesigned naira notes. The commandant-general of the corps, Ahmed Audi, told journalists on Sunday in Abuja that the number of cases of circulation of fake naira notes had become worrisome. He warned perpetrators to desist, adding that the corps would not relent but continue to arrest and prosecute those involved in economic sabotage of the country. According to him, in less than a month, the corps had arrested and seized fake naira notes worth millions from members of syndicates in different states. The CG said that while interrogating most of the arrested suspects, it was deduced that the alleged fraudsters took advantage of the...
Foreign Ministry honours 110 retired staff
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Foreign Ministry honours 110 retired staff

Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has honoured 110 retired staff of the ministry for their contribution to the nation’s development while in service. Onyeama urged them to avail themselves any opportunity for national assignment even in retirement. He spoke during a valedictory ceremony held in Abuja in honour of the staff who retired between 2019 and 2022. The minister said that their services were duly recognised by diplomats and other nationals who have come into contact with them in the course of their service. He said the diplomats and other nationals acknowledged the quality of human resources in Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs ministry. Onyeama told the retirees that their training in the diplomatic service should position them to serve even in elective position...
PDP Calls For Resignation Of Yakubu As INEC Chairman
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PDP Calls For Resignation Of Yakubu As INEC Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the immediate stepping down of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, from office. The party made the demand on Friday in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. Ologunagba, who spoke at a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, said: “From all indications, the INEC under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu was compromised to rig the election by brazenly violating the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 as well as INEC’s Regulations, Guidelines and Manual issued for the election. It is also obvious that the Commission under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu deliberately sabotaged the uploading and transmission of results directly from the Polling Units to give room fo...
Egypt 2023: Minister says bronze better than nothing, commends Flying Eagles
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Egypt 2023: Minister says bronze better than nothing, commends Flying Eagles

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, has commended the Flying Eagles for their third-place finish at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles humbled the Young Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 4-0 on Friday to clinch the bronze medal, setting a record of finishing on the podium in the competition a record 13 times. Dare, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Assistant on Media, Toyin Ibitoye, described the bronze medal as better than nothing. The minister charged the team to put to good use lessons learnt at the tournament as they prepare for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May. “We were disappointed that we couldn’t play in the final or win this competition as planned but this convincing victory over Tun...
SGBV: NAPTIP gives awards to 3 persons in FCT
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SGBV: NAPTIP gives awards to 3 persons in FCT

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Abuja on Friday gave awards to three persons for their efforts toward elimination of Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV). The awardees were given the award of plaques and certificates based on their contributions to their communities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They are: Amb. Gimbiya-Hannatu Usman, Ruth-Anta Osu and Buhira Ibrahim. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, said the recipients of the awards had over the years devoted their lives to the development of their communities. She said that the awards which was in commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day, was given in partnership with two other organisations. According to her, these community activist...