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JTF impounds vessel with 5,000 tonnes of diesel in Bayelsa

15Mar

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JTF impounds vessel with 5,000 tonnes of diesel in Bayelsa

The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta has impounded a vessel used in lifting 5,000 tonnes of illegally refined petroleum products in the creeks. A statement issued (more…)

Man docked over alleged attempt to dupe Emir of N5m

15Mar

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Man docked over alleged attempt to dupe Emir of N5m

A 56-year-old man was on Monday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged attempt to defraud the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Usman, of N5 million. The accused, (more…)

NAFDAC parades pharmacist for allegedly importing drugs with fake documents

15Mar

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NAFDAC parades pharmacist for allegedly importing drugs with fake documents

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday announced the arrest of a pharmacist who allegedly used forged NAFDAC documents to import pharmaceuticals from India. (more…)

Nigeria has sixth largest population in the world – UNFPA

15Mar

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Nigeria has sixth largest population in the world – UNFPA

Nigeria has the sixth largest population in the world, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in Abuja on Monday. Dr Agatha Lawson, the UNFPA Country Representative made the declaration during (more…)

Palestine Emerges as Member of UNESCO, US Cuts Funds

15Mar

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Palestine Emerges as Member of UNESCO, US Cuts Funds

In an unusually dramatic session at the Paris-based United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, there were cheers for "yes" votes and grumbles for the "no's" and abstentions. When the (more…)

Pauline Tallen Loses Petition at Plateau Election Tribunal

15Mar

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Pauline Tallen Loses Petition at Plateau Election Tribunal

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, yesterday dismissed the petition by Dame Pauline Tallen, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) who is also the immediate (more…)

15Mar

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NAFDAC Raids Medicine Markets in Abia

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday embarked on the raid of medicine markets at Aba and Umuahia in Abia. Mrs Abisola Adekoya, the Deputy (more…)

CSCS Inaugurates New Data Sharing Platform

15Mar

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CSCS Inaugurates New Data Sharing Platform

The Central Securities Clearing System Ltd. (CSCS) on Tuesday said it had built a new data platform to ensure transparency in information sharing and on-line checking of data between it and intermediaries. (more…)

Lagos Crowd Boo NDLEA Officials as Court Grants Baba Suwe Bail

15Mar

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Lagos Crowd Boo NDLEA Officials as Court Grants Baba Suwe Bail

It was boos and jeers for operatives of the Nationa Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who ensured that Nigeria’s iconic comedian, Mr. Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a. Baba Suwe made an appearance (more…)

I’m still in the Race – Gov. Sylva Assures Associates as PDP Screens Name Out

15Mar

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I’m still in the Race – Gov. Sylva Assures Associates as PDP Screens Name Out

Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State has assured his supporters within the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, that there is no basis to think that he has been disqualified to run in the ongoing (more…)

Nigeria to Adopt `Eco-diplomacy’ as Part of Foreign Policy – Jonathan

15Mar

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Nigeria to Adopt `Eco-diplomacy’ as Part of Foreign Policy – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday says Environment has a key role to play in the nation’s global geo-politics as `Eco-Diplomacy’ shall be one of the priority areas of the country’s (more…)

ECOWAS Calls for Proper Design of Regional e-Payment System

15Mar

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ECOWAS Calls for Proper Design of Regional e-Payment System

The Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS) says the poor design of the region’s e-payment system could hamper economies of some member states. Mr James Gbeho, (more…)

Payments to Excess Crude Accounts Shrouded in Secrecy

15Mar

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Payments to Excess Crude Accounts Shrouded in Secrecy

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), on Tuesday said that payments into the JP Morgan account for crude oil and gas by the NNPC was being carried out in secrecy. (more…)

How Police Covert Operation Yield to Arrest of Ibadan Scam Artist

15Mar

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How Police Covert Operation Yield to Arrest of Ibadan Scam Artist

*Some Policemen Aided Him, Rich Kids Fell His Victim For those who have fallen victims to his numerous escapades both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria, the name of Razak Olatunji Olaniyi, a.k.a. Ga,y is the beginning of wisdom for young (more…)

INEC Says Delisting of Political Parties an Ongoing Process

15Mar

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INEC Says Delisting of Political Parties an Ongoing Process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Abuja said that the process of de-listing political parties was an ongoing exercise Mr Kayode Idowu, Chief (more…)

Court of Appeal Throws out CPC’s Petition, Declares Jonathan Winner

15Mar

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Court of Appeal Throws out CPC’s Petition, Declares Jonathan Winner

* Election Tribunal Judgment, Affirmation of People’s Will – Jonathan The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday threw out the petition of Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, challenging the victory of President Goodluck Jonathan at the April 16, presidential poll. (more…)

Jimeta Lutheran Cathedral Gutted by Fire

15Mar

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Jimeta Lutheran Cathedral Gutted by Fire

A mysterious fire on Tuesday gutted the Cathedral of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) at Jimeta, Yola. The fire, which started at about 2 p.m., lasted for about two hours before it was (more…)

Ondo Govt Begins Demolition of 92 Buildings for Car Park in Akure

15Mar

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Ondo Govt Begins Demolition of 92 Buildings for Car Park in Akure

The Ondo State Government on Tuesday commenced the demolition of about 92 buildings and shops in Akure to pave way for the construction of motor park. The demolition followed the (more…)

Jos Court Sentences 4 for Offering Bribe to Police Investigators

15Mar

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Jos Court Sentences 4 for Offering Bribe to Police Investigators

A Jos Chief Magistrate's Court on Tuesday sentenced four persons to various jail terms with option of fines for bribing police officers, who arrested them with N150.000. (more…)

LG Discovers 1,000 Ghost Workers, Recovers N13m

15Mar

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LG Discovers 1,000 Ghost Workers, Recovers N13m

Alhaji Abdbullahi Hassan, the Chairman of Sokoto North Local Government Council, says his administration discovered 1,000 ghost workers after a recent staff verification exercise. Hassan said in (more…)