Enugu electoral commission promises zero tolerance to election malpractice
Ahead of the November 2 local government election in Enugu State, the state’s electoral commission has said it would not tolerate any form of malpractice. Boniface Eneh, the Chairman of Enugu State...
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Sallah: FCT authorities beef up security
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed, on Monday, assured residents of the territory of adequate security during the period of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The minister...
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FG seeks partnership of traditional rulers in nation building
The Federal Government has restated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and unity of Nigeria in the face of difficult security challenges in some parts of the country. President...
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FG seeks stakeholders’ support to energy policy
The federal government, on Wednesday, urged stakeholders in the energy sector to support the review of the nation’s energy policy for sustainable solutions to energy issues. Supervising Minister for...
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Civil Defence arrests 47 pipeline vandals in Edo
The Edo command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday said it arrested 47 oil pipeline vandals between January and November. The State Commandant, Mr. Chike Ikpeamonwu,...
View ArticleExpert advocates good use of tax revenue to encourage compliance
An expert on taxation, Akpokona Thompson, has called for judicious use of tax revenue as it would encourage voluntary tax compliance in the country. Mr Thompson said on Sunday that the level of tax...
View ArticleJonathan leaves for Paris to attend summit on peace, security in Africa
President Goodluck Jonathan left Abuja, on Tuesday night, for Germany en route Paris, France, the Presidency has said. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser...
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Nigeria, UK launch ‘Secure Anchorage Area’ to check piracy
The Nigerian Navy and PGS, a UK-based maritime security company, on Friday, launched the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) offshore in Lagos State to check piracy in the area. Mr. Sven Hanson, Operations...
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Civil Defence reiterates commitment to protecting infrastructure
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Friday, reiterated its commitment to safeguard the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure to aid economic development. Ishaq Ganiyu, the...
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Patience Jonathan wants stiffer penalties for sex offenders
The wife of the Nigerian president, Patience Jonathan, on Friday, called for stiffer penalties backed by effective law enforcement for perpetrators of sexual violence against women. Speaking on the...
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ECOWAS to deliver food aid to Mali
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is to hand over 410 tons of rice valued at US$500,000 to the Government of Mali to help ameliorate the sufferings of citizens affected...
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Yuletide: NPF promises security boost
The Nigeria Police Force has promised Nigerians security boost during this year’s Christmas season. Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public...
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APC wins all in Yobe LG polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 17 chairmanship seats contested for in the Yobe local government elections, an indication that the alliance may be a serious contender for the presidency...
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Lagos to install additional 1,000 CCTV cameras
The Lagos State Government plans to add 1,000 Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to the ones already installed across the state, a move which Governor Babatunde Fashola said would strengthen...
View ArticleAsari picked up by DSS
Former Niger Delta rebel, Mujahideen Asari-Dokubo, has been arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) for making inciting comments about the 2015 elections. In September 2013, Dokubo said on a...
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