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We are focusing on how to do a peaceful transition - US speaks on Nigeria’s 2019 general elections
The United State of America (USA) has disclosed that Nigeria’s forthcoming 2019 general elections and a peaceful transition, remained its major priority in view of the country’s strategic position in the region.
Nigeria responsible for collapse of our rice mills - Thailand ambassador
The minister of agriculture and rural development, Audu Ogbeh says Thailand has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of being responsible for the collapse of its seven rice mills as rice importation from Nigeria fell.
INEC detects 299 foreign name in its current voter registration, calls on security agencies to help ensure due processes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, March 2, revealed that it has discovered 299 foreign names from its voter register. Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in Abuja.
Governor Ortom makes special request to Buhari, FG
Governor Samuel Ortom has decried the ‘deplorable conditions’ of the IDP camps hosting people displaced by the incessant attacks on Benue rural communities, and called for urgent measures to address the situation.
Farmers/herdsmen clash - Police confirms being in custody of 7 suspects, weapons recovered
The Adamawa Police Command has confirmed that seven suspects linked to the latest clash between herdsmen and farmers in Demsa Local Government Area are in its custody. Thy also recovered some weapons from them.
US secretary of state to visit Nigeria, aims to help presidency tackle security challenges
The United States of America's department of state has said that Rex Tillerson, the nation's secretary of state, will visit Nigeria to counter terrorism, advance peace and security, promote good governance, and investments.
Fire razes old Bida market, over 600 shops destroyed
A raging inferno on Thursday, February 1, razed over 600 shops at the old market in Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state. The fire, which started at about 8.30 pm, destroyed goods and other property.
Presidency backs ministry of works to start N16.6bn road reconstruction in southeast
The federal government is investing N16.6 billion of the N100 billion Sukuk Bond for the repair of some roads in the southeast geopolitical zone. The fund for the infrastructure was released by the presidency in October, 2017.
Charges against me are defective - Evans asks court to set him free
Suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans, on Wednesday, February 28 asked a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere to quash the two separate charges filed against him by the Lagos State Government.
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