Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc added to its growing list of laurels at the Independent Newspaper Awards, winning the Bank of the Year. The bank was announced winner of the coveted awards at a glamorous event which was well-attended by the top echelon of the financial sector including Bank CEOs, Captains […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has said kidnapping and banditry are not federal offences in the country. While addressing the media on Tuesday, the country’s Information Minister, Lai Mohammed made the comment in response to the statement on insecurity by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “It is shocking that a party that ruled this nation for […]
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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state, has said that the Buhari administration is keen on youth inclusion and participation in governance. According to Bello, the President loves and prioritises the youths of the country. The governor noted that this is evident in his assent to the not-too-young to run bill. The bill, which was signed […]
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Nigeria’s Presidency has disclosed that there are unimpeachable evidence showing that those it describes as some disruptive elements are now recruiting the leadership of some ethnic groups and politicians round the country, with the intention of forcefully removing President Muhammadu Buhari from office. In a statement made available to newsmen by Garba Shehu, the Presidential […]
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AS Roma have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new head coach (manager) ahead of next season. The club made this known on Tuesday, weeks after Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham Hotspurs. “We are thrilled and delighted to welcome José Mourinho into the AS Roma family,” club president Dan Friedkin and vice-president Ryan Friedkin said as […]
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The federal government of Nigeria has extended the ongoing national identification number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) integration exercise till June 30. Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami announced this in a statement jointly signed by Ikechukwu Adinde, director of public affairs and Kayode Adegoke, head of corporate communications at the National […]
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Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has called on Nigerians to repent and seek divine intervention for the country to effectively tackle its security challenges. Bagudu said this when he hosted top government functionaries, members of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive to a Ramadan breakfast at the government house, Birnin Kebbi. In April, […]
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The Government of Lagos State has said all its facilities have been placed on high alert to pick up early trends that may suggest a third wave of COVID-19 in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in the state, on Monday in a statement said the state was set to take steps […]
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National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned that Nigeria risks another war if it breaks up. Tinubu stated this while speaking at a special Ramadan prayer in Lagos. Tinubu said Nigeria is better as one country. This is coming in a moment of sustained calls for Nigeria’s breakup from […]
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Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has threatened legal actions against governors not paying the new minimum wage. Ngige disclosed that negotiations were ongoing between him and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over instituting legal actions against governors who have faulted in paying the new […]
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