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Month: September 2024

Damn your opinion of me – El-Rufai tells social media critics

The former Kaduna Governor said he couldn’t be bothered about any interpretation attributed to his posts on social media. The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, says he doesn’t give a damn about the opinions of those criticising him on social media. The former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister stressed that the…

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100 Yoruba groups threaten South-West secession if military coup occurs

The coalition described the calls for a military coup in Nigeria from a section of the country as appalling. No fewer than 100 South-West groups, under the coalition of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement (AYDM), have threatened to pull the region out of Nigeria if the calls for a military takeover of government become…

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Hug transformer if you’re angry I’m working for Tinubu, Wike tells critics

Wike said he’s unapologetic about working for the Tinubu government despite his status as a chieftain of the opposition PDP. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his satisfaction with being part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, telling anyone displeased with his decision to “hug transformer.” Wike, the immediate past…

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DNA testing report shows high rate of paternity uncertainty in Nigeria

The report noted a significant increase in DNA tests for immigration purposes, growing more than any other test type, as more Nigerians seek opportunities abroad. Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils…

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FG sends Matawalle, Defence Chiefs to Sokoto to flush out Turji, other gangs

Matawalle said that while in the North West, they would supervise operations and ensure that Bello Turji and his bandits gang were flushed out. The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of…

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FG, ECOWAS support 14,694 vulnerable persons in Katsina, Sokoto

Radda acknowledged that the project would empower and transfer best practices to the state institutions during implementation. The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with the ECOWAS and World Food Programme (WFP), has supported 14,694 vulnerable people in Katsina and Sokoto states. The support launched on Friday in Katsina, was part…

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FG’s healthcare reforms have attracted over $4.8bn investments – Shettima

Shettima highlighted the government’s commitment to revitalising the healthcare system, with reforms anchored on a robust roadmap designed to tackle persistent issues. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over 4.8 billion dollars in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Shettima outlined a comprehensive…

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Police detain man over younger brother’s death in Lagos

The image maker said that the younger brother was said to have come from Port Harcourt to visit his friend at an address not mentioned in Lagos. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a man for allegedly pushing his 47-year-old younger brother to death. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed…

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Flood destroyed 1,650 houses in 2 towns in Yobe, says SEMA

Goje said cash disbursement to the victims would soon begin as “community keepers” were already validating the list of beneficiaries. Flood triggered by days of torrential rain destroyed 1,650 houses in Jajere and Yunusari towns of Yobe. Dr Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), made this known in an…

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No ongoing recruitment into Immigration Service – Board disowns report

The board, however, said that the recruitment into the Federal Fire Service (FFS)), was currently ongoing and that shortlisted candidates would be fully notified. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has disowned an online publication on recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). A statement by the Secretary to the board,…

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