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I was quoted out of context on missing funds for arms procurement, says NSA
The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd) has denied saying funds meant for the procurement of arms were missing under the ex-service chiefs.
He said, "We…
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Abduction: 180 rescued, 30 students still missing – Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government says 180 persons comprising eight staff, 42 female students, and 130 male students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka in Igabi Local…
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US pledges to help Nigeria end abduction of school children
The United States has promised to help Nigeria end the spate of abductions of school children rocking the country.
Describing the trend as "disgusting", the Deputy Assistant…
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Dariye must spend 10 years in prison, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has upheld the 10-year imprisonment of former Plateau Governor Joshua Dariye upon his conviction for criminal breach of trust.
A five-man panel of the court, led by…
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Federal minimum wage can’t be imposed on states – Fayemi
The chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that federal salary structure should not be imposed on states.
Fayemi, who doubles as governor of Ekiti…
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Those calling for my arrest are clowns — Gumi
Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has faulted the stance of those urging government to arrest him for locating strongholds of bandits across the Northwest forests and holding…
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We will negotiate with bandits when the time comes – FG
The Federal Government says it won't rule out the prospect of negotiating with bandits and other arm groups in the country.
National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno…
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COVID-19: Nigeria alerted as Denmark suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Denmark has suspended the AstraZeneca vaccine after potential serious side effects.
The country says it is halting the use of the vaccine after several cases of blood clots among…
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Nationwide ‘needless’, won’t stop process in NASS, PGF DG tells NLC
The Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the Nigeria Labour Congress should come up with fresh approach in pressing home its demands from…
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We’re tired of open grazing, Miyetti Allah says
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria says it is tired of open grazing in the state, calling on government to make provision for ranches as a way of putting an end to…
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