The Lagos State Government has shut down no fewer than 53 churches, mosques and hotels across the state over noise pollution and other environmental offences, ThePunchNg report. Some of the sealed worship centres were accused of converting residential apartments to places of worship, which according to the government has been constituting nuisance to other residents. […]
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the party will not hesitate to find a replacement for the Kogi State Deputy Governor-elect, James Faleke, if the need arises. Odigie-Oyegun said this in response to questions from newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He explained that as a political party, the […]
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As predicted, last Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State lived up to its billing. It was not only volatile. It was bloody. Violence erupted in almost all the local government areas and allegations and counter allegations of rigging, ballot box snatching and other irregularities characterised the process. It was an election that was far from […]
Read More Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has blamed the previous government at all levels for what he called “abuse of trust in the purchase of equipment and other ammunition to fight the war against Boko Haram”. A situation, the President, said has cost Nigeria huge loss of lives and property. The President made this disclosure while addressing […]
Read More President Muhammadu Buhari says persons displaced by Boko Haram insurgency will earnestly begin to return to their home communities in 2016 The President stated this when a delegation from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), led by former British Foreign Minister, Mr David Miliband, visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, his administration will […]
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Last Saturday’s inconclusive governorship election in Bayelsa State cannot pass credibility test, the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has said. The TMG, however, hailed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the rescheduled election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area; results of the remaining seven LGAs have been collated and announced. Speaking […]
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The Rivers State House of Assembly have yesterday approved a supplementary budget of N104,287,285,108 billion for Governor Nyesom Wike. The Assembly passed the bill following a request letter the governor sent to the lawmakers. Wike said the supplementary budget would enable him to execute some capital projects. To give the bill express approval, the Assembly […]
Read More President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday lamented that despite government’s efforts aimed at ensuring the conduct of credible elections, some malpractices were witnessed in the recent governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. He called on Nigerians to support all necessary measures aimed at ensuring free, fair and credible elections in the country, including the use […]
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Chelsea Manager, Jose Mourinho, believes he is still the man to lead the club out of a difficult period. The Portuguese made the statement as the Blues, who are currently the 14th on the EPL table, prepare to face his former club, FC Porto in a crucial UEFA Champions League group game. Chelsea will progress […]
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The Nigeria Head of Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims by online news medium, SaharaReporters, that he was the owner of the N310m said to have been stolen during a robbery operation involving some military and State Security Service (SSS) officials. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, […]
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The Kogi State governor-elect, Yahaya Bello, said he is not prepare to join issues with Hon James Abiodun Faleke, over Kogi governorship election crisis. Following the declaration of Mr. Bello as governor-elect on Sunday, Mr. Faleke said he would not take oath of office as deputy governor. Mr. Bello’s reaction is contained in a statements […]
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A group of protesters, including broadcasters, new media entrepreneurs and civil society activists, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest to the National Assembly complex to register their opposition to “the Frivolous Petitions and other related matters Bill” proposed by the Senate. The proposed law seeks to impose heavy punishment on anybody who “falsely” criticise government […]
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