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September 14, 2017

“I don’t think there is tension in the country” – IGP Idris

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris Thursday, said that there is no tension in the country – and there are efforts are on to quell the little tension in the Southeast. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said, “I don’t think there is... Read More

Ibrahim Idris, Yemi Osinbajo

September 14, 2017

‘Army to withdraw troops from Abia’

The Nigerian army has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from Aba and Umuahia in Abia. The governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, made the announcement of the withdrawal of troops during a press conference on Thursday. Troops had been deployed to the state for a military exercise tagged Operation Python Dance II, but have only met... Read More

Aba, Abia, Ikezie Ikpeazu, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, Umuahia

September 14, 2017

Police station razed in Abia (PHOTOS)

The Ariaria police station in Aba, Abia state, has been burnt down, TheCable reports. The station was said to have been attacked on Thursday morning; cause yet unknown. The attack on the police station is coming a day after members of the group were said to have killed a police sergeant in Rivers state. Security... Read More

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September 14, 2017

BREAKING: LAUTECH set to reopen on Friday

After months of total shutdown, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, will reopen on Friday, September 15, 2017, according to a statement by the University registrar Jacob Agboola. Mr. Agboola said the leadership of the university has “approved resumption of activities on the institution’s campuses with effect from Friday, September 15, 2017,” while “students... Read More

September 14, 2017

IPOB agitation just a “childish act” – Okorocha

The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha Thursday, described the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for a Biafra Nation as a child’s play. Mr Okorocha, who spoke after leading a delegation of the Progressive Governors’ Forum to visit the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and victims of the recent flood disaster in Benue, said... Read More

biafra, Imo governor, IPOB, Rochas Okorocha

September 14, 2017

Health workers give FG 14-day ultimatum to meet their demands

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands or face an indefinite strike. The president of the UCH chapter of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Segun Sotiloye, gave the strike notice at a press... Read More

Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), University College Hospital (UCH)

September 14, 2017

Water scarcity in Zamfara as State Radio, Water Board shut down

The strike embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Zamfara on Monday, had led to water scarcity, especially in the state’s capital, Gusau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many people move from one house to another in search of water as the staff of the board refused to go to work... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Army only assisted Police to restore law and order in IPOB-Hausa clash – Spokesperson

The Nigerian Army says it is not directly involved in the ongoing operation to restore law and order in Oyibo Local Government Area of Rivers State. Spokesman of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Thursday.... Read More

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September 14, 2017

NECO announces release of SSCE results, records 1% improvement

The National Examination Council (NECO)Thursday, in Minna announced the release of the 2017 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination results. The registrar of the council, Charles Uwakwe said that 1,055,988 candidates registered for the examination, among whom 1,051,472 wrote the tests in 76 subjects. He said 745,053 candidates, representing 70.85 per cent had five credits and above,... Read More

September 14, 2017

Solve the problems behind agitations, stop trying to militarise the Southeast – PANDEF tells FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned the Nigerian Army against the implications of creating another “Boko Haram insurgency” through the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the southeast. Since the announcement of the military in the southeast and the eventual start, there have been reports of clashes between members and supporters of the Indigenous... Read More

IPOB, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, PANDEF, Southeast Nigeria

September 14, 2017

The sky won’t fall if you release details of your salaries and allowances | SERAP tells Senate

Considering that the Senate refused to address the claims that the take home of a Senator surpasses, by a large margin, that of a U.S. President, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Bukola Saraki to “urgently explain to Nigerians if it is true that a Nigerian Senator gets N29 million in... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Professor Itse Sagay, SERAP, The Nigerian Senate

September 14, 2017

Army begins investigation into claims of rights abuse in Abia

The Nigerian Army has started investigations into the alleged torture of civilians by soldiers of Operation Python Dance in Abia State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Col Sagir Musa in Enugu on Thursday. It said that any soldier found to have... Read More

Abia, army, investigation, rights abuse

September 14, 2017

Super Eagles drop six places in FIFA rankings

Nigeria’s Super Eagles has dropped six spots from 38th to 44th in the latest FIFA rankings. The Eagles however moved from sixth to fourth in the continent. North African country, Egypt maintain top spot in Africa, but dropped from 25th position to 30th in the world. Cameroon, whom Super Eagles defeated 4-0 in the World... Read More

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September 14, 2017

106 Chibok girls to begin school after meeting parents

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan has said 106 Chibok girls will begin school in two weeks after reuniting with their parents and friends in their hometown. The minister disclosed this at a send-off party organised in honour of the girls in Abuja on Wednesday night. The girls will commence a special foundation programme... Read More

Chibok girls, hometown, parents, School

September 14, 2017

Repentant looters can join the fight against corruption – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday said repentant looters were free to join the fight against corruption. “We are calling on every Nigerian to join us; you can even return loot, face consequences then join us to fight corruption,” Magu was quoted as saying. He spoke at... Read More

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September 14, 2017

FG should have allowed S’East governors interface with Kanu – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the operation python dance being embarked upon by the Army in the South-East. Fayose in a series of tweets said the Federal Government should have allowed South East governors speak with IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and resolve the issues. He also stated that if Northern governors were allowed... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, show of force

September 14, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s Biafra agitation is child’s play – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described Nnamdi Kanu’s agitation for Biafra as child’s play. Okorocha spoke in Wednesday after leading a delegation of the forum on a visit to internally displaced persons, IDPs, and victims of the recent Benue flood disaster in Benue State. The governor said no reasonable Igbo man was backing the... Read More

agiration, biafra, Child's play, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Rochas Okorocha

September 14, 2017

The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. President of the ULC, Joe Ajaero, said, “the strike will be very effective as... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Just In: Resident doctors suspend strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has suspended its strike, Premium Times reports. The suspension was announced in the early hours of Thursday after a meeting of the executives the association. Chairman of NARD, UCH, Ibadan chapter, Segun Olaopa, while addressing journalists on the suspension of the strike said “the decision was reached following... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Melaye appeals court judgment to continue his recall process

Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye in Wednesday filed an appeal, challenging an order to continue the process of his recall from the National Assembly. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue the process in his ruling on Monday. He asked INEC to... Read More

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September 14, 2017

IOC confirms Paris, Los Angeles as hosts of 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday confirmed Paris as host of 2024 Olympics while Los Angeles will stage the 2028 edition. Thomas Bach, IOC President made the announcement. Budapest, Hamburg, and Rome had withdrew their bids to host in 2024, leaving only Paris and Los Angeles. “Congratulations to Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028! This historic double... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Ekiti PDP petitions Makarfi, rejects imposition of Fayose’s deputy

The Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has written a petition to the National Caretaker Committee, rejecting the imposition of a candidate for the governorship election in the state. Recall that the deputy governor of the state, Prof. Olusola Eleka, had been announced as the consensus candidate of the party. The petition, which was signed... Read More

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September 14, 2017

I will fight against Obaino’s re-election with the last drop of my blood – Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi on Wednesday said he would fight against the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano with the last drop of his blood. Obi said this during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. He expressed disappointment at the manner in which his... Read More

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September 14, 2017

National Assembly postpones resumption by one week

The National Assembly has postponed its resumption from annual recess by one week. The lawmakers were earlier expected to resume on September 19, but will now do so on September 26, 2017. This was contained in a statement by Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, on Wednesday, entitled, ‘Postponement of Resumption.’ It read, “This... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Labour threatens to begin indefinite strike on Friday

The United Labour Congress on Wednesday threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. The strike threat was issued after an emergency meeting of its National Administrative Committee in Lagos. Joe Ajaero, President of the ULC in a statement said,... Read More

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September 14, 2017

NEMA warns of more flooding in Bayelsa, Imo, Anambra, others

The National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Metrological Agency on Wednesday warned states to prepare for more flooding. NEMA said this became necessary after recent signals from the Niger Basin Authority. Director-General, NEMA, Yunusa Maihaja, and the DG of NiMet, Prof Dani Mashi, gave the warning in Abuja during a flood coordination meeting with... Read More

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September 14, 2017

IPOB/Army clash: APC calls for calm, restraint

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for calm and restraint after a clash between the Nigerian army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia and Rivers states. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman of the APC, urged media influencers not to escalate the situation with their utterances on... Read More

APC, army, clash, IPOB, Restraint, war

September 14, 2017

IPOB members killed sergeant in Rivers – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has alleged that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed one Sergeant Steven Daniel in the state. IPOB members and security operatives clashed in the state on Tuesday. The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Zaki told newsmen in Port Harcourt that Daniel was shot dead by IPOB members... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Biafra agitations aimed at making Nigeria ungovernable for Buhari – Northern coalition

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday said the agitations for Biafra is an attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. The group while addressing journalists on Wednesday said IPOB’s aim is to make the country “ungovernable” for Buhari. The coalition also urged northerners not to engage in reprisal attacks over the... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Kidnappings, robberies in Rivers perpetrated by SARS – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police is behind kidnappings and armed robberies in the state. The governor said this while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Wike alleged that the SARS Commander, Akin Fakorede, was planted in the state to caused chaos and... Read More

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