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BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed

17Dec

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Breaking News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Terrorism, Violence

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed

The Katsina State Government on Thursday night at about 9pm announced the release of the 333 boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara who were abducted when bandits invaded the School on Friday December 11, 2020. A statement from the Secretary to Government of Katsina State, Mustapha Mohammed Inuwa confirming the release of the boys said they are being transported to the Government House for presentation to the Governor.

Why I Sacked Sanusi as Emir of Kano – Ganduje

16Dec

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News, Nigeria

Why I Sacked Sanusi as Emir of Kano – Ganduje

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Tuesday gave reasons why he dethroned Alhaji Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. The governor said he took the decision to save the system and the traditional institution from abuse. The Kano Governor said: “Jonathan took a bold step in sacking Sanusi as CBN Governor, which created bad blood in certain circles. “When Sanusi said $49 billion was lost in Jonathan’s government, I said in my mind that No, you could have discussed with him (Jonathan) privately. “You could have given him this clue and then he would know how to investigate even before those who had stolen the money would find a way of hiding the money.

We Expect COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria By January – Health Minister

16Dec

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Covid-19, News, Nigeria

We Expect COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria By January – Health Minister

There are indications that Nigeria’s race towards procuring vaccines to combat the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) will start yielding fruits from January. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing State House Correspondents after the week’s virtual Federal Executive Council FEC meeting, held in the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ehanire spoke on the prospects of Nigeria getting her doses of the vaccines when he was asked about the progress made on the fight against the pandemic in Nigeria by the federal government. He further disclosed that the country is looking to get the vaccines from more than just one source, adding that the Ministry of Health had already commenced bilateral talks with manufacturing compa...

15Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Doctors Suspend Strike in Zamfara

Zamfara State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its one week strike it embarked on to protest poor remuneration. The Chairman, Dr. Mannir Bature, announced the suspension in a statement in Gusau on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NMA on December 10 directed its members to embark on a one-week strike. “I write to inform the public that the NMA has suspended the one-week strike it embarked upon last Thursday,’’ Bature said. He said the suspension followed approval of the restoration of call duty allowances to doctors working with the government by Governor Bello Matawalle. “This is the outcome of an extensive meeting between representatives of the government and NMA. “Consequently, the solidarity strike embarked on by...

15Dec

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Covid-19, News, Nigeria

CJN Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad has tested positive for COVID-19. The CJN is presently in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, receiving treatment. A member of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa disclosed this at the unveiling of the national headquarters of the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Justice Muhammad was absent at the swearing – in of 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday. His duty was performed by the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour who administered oaths to the new SANs. Source: The Nation

FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda

14Dec

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Nigeria, Uganda, Youths

FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda

The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that efforts are being made to get detained Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, freed in Uganda, says the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Both singers were arrested by the Uganda Police Force for flouting COVID-19 guidelines. They were arrested after their performances at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda. Dabiri-Erewa made this known in a tweet on Monday. “#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems . The Nigerian mission in Uganda is doing everything to get them freed. Minister @GeoffreyOnyeama has also been on the matter. @nidcom_gov is also in touch with their Lawyers,” she tweeted.

14Dec

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Covid-19, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety

26 Army Generals Test Positive as 417 Undergo COVID-19 Test

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that twenty six Army Generals and other senior officers have tested positive for COVID-19. Four hundred and seventeen are undergoing COVID-19 test after the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Major General Johnson Olu Irefin, died from COVID-19 complications during the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference in Abuja. Acting Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Sagir Musa, in a statement disclosed that they now have, a total of 26 confirmed cases after 417 personnel were tested. According to the statement, all officers and soldiers working at the Army Headquarters are being tested, while “COVID-19 protocols are being strictly enforced across all units and formations of the NA.” He disclosed that the entire Army Headquarters complex “...

COVID-19: SGF Boss Mustapha Goes into Isolation

13Dec

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Breaking News, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

COVID-19: SGF Boss Mustapha Goes into Isolation

The Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gone into self-isolation after some members of his household tested positive for COVID-19. Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement read, “I would like to inform the general public that some members of my household tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday evening. “Although they are currently asymptomatic, they have been isolated and are receiving care in one of the government treatment centres. “My wife and I tested negative, but will remain in self-isolation and work from home according to protocols by the health authorities. “I would like to remind all Nigerians that COVID-19 is real. As the Nigeria Centre for Dis...

President Buhari Commends Anthony Joshua

13Dec

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Nigeria, Sports

President Buhari Commends Anthony Joshua

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed delight over the victory recorded by Nigerian-born international heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night. Joshua had knocked his Bulgarian opponent, Pulev, out in the ninth round of their title fight in London, retaining his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari said Joshua had done Nigeria proud, just as he had served boxing enthusiasts globally an evening of pleasure through his Saturday night victory. “The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer. “He recalls his meeting with the heavy...

12Dec

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Covid-19, Nigeria, Safety

Covid-19: El-Rufai Goes into Isolation

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has gone into isolation following reports that an immediate family member and senior officials of the State Government tested positive for COVID-19. Mr El-Rufai is one of prominent Nigerians who tested positive for the virus in the earliest stages of the pandemic, which broke out in Nigeria in February. On Friday evening, Mr El-Rufai said he has been notified of more positive COVID-19 test results of persons close to him, including an immediate family member and senior officials of the Kaduna State Government. In the video broadcast shared via his verified social media pages, the governor said he is currently in self-isolation and hope to be tested by Sunday. “This is purely a precautionary move that complies with the standard COVID-19 pro...