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NIGERIAN GOVT BARS OFFICIALS FROM USING YAHOO MAIL FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Policy on the Government, Second Level Domain aimed at safeguarding official communications using government top-level domains. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who disclosed this when he addressed newsmen on the outcome of the Council meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Abuja, stated that government officials must now migrate from using general domains in their websites […]

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NNPC INSISTS TOXIC PETROL NOT IMPORTED DELIBERATELY

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) says the recent importation of toxic Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, into the country was not deliberate. NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Mele Kyari, stated this yesterday during an interaction with the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the importation of the adulterated fuel into the country. Kyari added that there was no way the importers would have […]

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI APPOINTS BELLO-KOKO AS SUBSTANTIVE MD OF (NPA)

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A circular issued yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by its spokesman, Eric Ojiekwe said the appointment is with immediate effect. Bello-Kokos appointment followed the suspension of Hadiza Bala Usman, former NPA boss in May 2021 over the allegation of missing N165 billion. After Usman's suspension, Bello-Koko was appointed […]

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REPS ASK IGP AND ARMY CHIEF TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED INVASION OF FIVE IMO COMMUNITIES BY SECURITY AGENCIES

The House of Representatives has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Akali, to investigate the alleged invasion of five communities in Imo State. The directive followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Emeka Chinedu, who stated that five communities, Ihitteafoukwu, Umu Okirika, Oparanadim, Mpam, and Ogbor Umeze in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA were invaded by security operatives […]

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NDLEA PROMISES NOT TO SHIELD ANYONE INVOLVED IN 25KG COCAINE PROBE

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it will not shield anyone who may be indicted in the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The agency in a statement issued today by its spokesman Femi Babafemi, noted that it remained committed to the evidence-based investigation and its resolve cannot be weakened by any misrepresentation of facts. Babafemi therefore assured that […]

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POLICE FORCE ASKS NDLEA TO PRODUCE OFFICERS WHO WORKED WITH ABBA KYARI

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce its officers that worked with suspended DCP Abba Kyari in an exposed cocaine deal.The Inspector General, Usman Baba, made the demand after handing over indicted personnel to the anti-narcotics agency. In a statement issued yesterday on his behalf, Baba revealed that in-house investigation established reasonable grounds for strong suspicion that the Intelligence Response Unit (IRT)bofficers were involved […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 113

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FEDERAL HIGH COURT FIXES DATE IN SUIT SEEKING SACK OF DAVE UMAHI AND HIS DEPUTY OVER DEFECTION

The Federal High Court in Abuja today fixed March 8 and 14 to deliver judgments in the multiple suits filed by the People's Democratic Party(PDP), seeking the sack of the incumbent Governor of Ebonyi State, DAVE UMAHI and his Deputy, KELECHI IGWE from office on account of their defection to the All Progressives Congress APC.Justice INYANG EKWO fixed the dates after counsel in the suits had adopted their briefs of […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 106

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COURT ORDERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PAY NNAMDI KANU 1 BILLION NAIRA

A High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, presided over by Justice BENSON ANYA today ordered the Federal Government to pay the sum of 1 billion Naira and issue a letter of apology to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), NNAMDI KANU, for violating his fundamental human rights.In a suit filed through his counsel, ALOY EJIMAKOR, against the Attorney-General of the Federation AGF and Minister of Justice ABUBAKAR […]

todayJanuary 19, 2022 102

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PRESIDENT BUHARI SET FOR 2 DAY WORKING VISIT TO KADUNA STATE.

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI will tomorrow visit KAFANCHAN in Southern Kaduna and other major towns in the state to Commission several important projects as part of his 2 day visit to Kaduna State.BUHARI who will visit the three major towns of KADUNA, ZARIA and KAFANCHAN, will also be shown round road projects across the state, which were executed by the Governor NASIR EL RUFAI administration.The Special Adviser to Governor EL-RUFAI, on […]

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