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  The Rights group said Buhari’s refusal to appoint an officer from the South-East zone of the country as Army Chief even when he is the most senior of the Major Generals further “solidify his notoriety as someone who does not believe in one Nigeria.” NAN REPORTS The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya has on Friday ...

“When I told my rape story on social media, I found out that the guy had died. I was told he was killed during a robbery. I was hoping to meet him and I would have paid him back for what he did to me. By Agencies Oloruntimilehin Bukola, aka, Kiitan Bukola, has revealed why she cannot stop alcohol now. ...

Olowo said the State Government would be operationalising the fiscalization of hotel occupancy, restaurant consumption tax, and draw a minimum of one million additional taxpayers into the State’s revenue generation matrix. PEGASUS REPORTERS Lagos State has reinforced its revenue base, despite the State Government’s financial commitment to various capital projects and partnerships aimed at improving socio-economic development. The administration of ...

“Nigerians need (an) explanation on how much was recovered. Where is the money, and what are they doing with them? PEGASUS REPORTERS The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to explain to Nigerians what he did with recovered loot. The revered monarch made this known on Tuesday during his speech at the zonal dialogue with ...

  Multiple sources reported that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau had been killed or mortally wounded in a confrontation with ISWAP fighters, a group that separated from Shekau’s Boko Haram in 2016. Fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have sustained their aggressive onslaught against Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram terrorists, killing and arresting some of ...

  The resident who noted that the incident happened close to the Eke Market Afikpo which is said to be the biggest market in the area hinted that there is tension and panic in the community. Oyakhamoh Y. Carl-Abu’Bakar A suicide bomber has reportedly blown himself off when a suicide vest he was wearing exploded on his body, according to ...

  Shehu added that the Federal Government “is making far-reaching and practical changes allowing for different communities to co-exist side-by-side: supporting farmers to till their fields, herders to rear their livestock and Nigerians everywhere to be safe.” PEGASUS REPORTERS The office of the president, Monday said that the Southern Governors’ Forum ban on open grazing in the region, “is of ...

  “The keynote address is to be delivered by Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria” The Coalition for Better Nigeria is ramping up preparation for the 27th anniversary of Epetedo declaration by the late Bashorun MKO Abiola scheduled for Friday 11’June, 2021, inside the old Epetedo Hall, now Eleganza Sports Centre, Lagos Island East, Lagos, The event ...

  Among the highlights of the occasion were testimonies and praises by numerous family members, neighbour and friends of the couple who spoke glowingly of the bride as a young woman of good character and great upbringing.   OYAKHAMOH Y. CARL-ABU’BAKAR The introduction and traditional engagement of Oluyemisi of the family of Iyiola Tunde of Edun-Abon in Ife North Local ...

  The Governor said because of the faith that the late Nasreddin had in Plateau State, NASCO remained rooted in the State throughout the difficult moments when the State witnessed crises that affected its development. By Kachime Goyang Gotau Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed the deep condolences of the people and Government of Plateau State to the NASCO family ...