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January 28, 2017

We will ban Americans from our country – Iran

Iran has said it will ban Americans from entering the country after President Donald Trump signed an order restricting arrivals from Iran and six other Muslim states into the US. “The Islamic Republic of Iran… has decided to respond in kind after the insulting decision of the United States concerning Iranian nationals”, the ministry said... Read More

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January 28, 2017

Trump orders temporary immigration ban on 7 Islamic countries

US President Donald Trump has temporarily banned issuance of visas to citizens of seven Islamic countries for three months. A White House official revealed to CNN that the countries are Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. He signed the order at the Pentagon after a ceremony to swear in James Mattis as defence secretary.... Read More

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January 25, 2017

President Trump bars immigration from 6 islamic countries

US President Donald Trump has indicated temporary ban on immigration from Muslim countries deemed a ‘threat to national security’. He said this on Wednesday while unveiling his actions on border and national security. Trump also ordered that the erection of wall along the US-Mexico border begin Wednesday. ‘Big day planned on NATIONAL SECURITY tomorrow (Wenesday)’,... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Just In: Senate rejects ban on vehicle importation through land borders

The Senate on Wednesday called for the reversal of the Federal Government’s policy banning the importation of vehicles through land borders. Deliberating on the issue during plenary, the red chamber said the ban which took effect from January 1, 2017 will lead to a loss of 500,000 jobs. The issue was brought through a a motion... Read More

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January 5, 2017

Analysis: The Federal Government’s recent import duties hike leaves us very confused

by Mark Amaza On Monday, the Federal Government announced that it had raised import duties on what it termed as ‘luxury goods’ such as yachts and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and food items that have local alternatives like sugarcane, salt, crude palm oil, wheat flour, tomato paste, rice and cassava products. Also, packaged cement, alcoholic... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 3, 2017

FG to ban importation of refined petroleum products

The Federal Government has said it would ban the importation of refined petroleum products by 2018. Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu said this in Ebonyi State while addressing a meeting of stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Onu said Nigeria has continued relegate its revenue base by relying on just oil products. “Even... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Why we banned vehicle importation through land borders – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the ban on importation of vehicles through land borders was to encourage Nigerians to patronise locally assembled vehicles. According to The Guardian President stated this in Enugu on Saturday during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Eastern Vehicle Assembling Limited (EVAL) and launch of EVAL vehicles. Buhari, who was represented by... Read More

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December 8, 2016

Reps tell FG to suspend ban on vehicles’ importation through land borders

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to put on hold its directive banning the importation of vehicles through land borders. The lawmakers urged the FG to ensure adequate security at the borders and the payment of import duties, as it called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call on the Nigeria Customs Service... Read More

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December 5, 2016

Sepp Blatter loses appeal against ban

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday lost his appeal against a six-year ban for ethics violations. Blatter who led FIFA for 17 years lost his appeal when he appeared before the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday. He was indicted in the United States on graft charges alongside former president of the European soccer... Read More

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November 30, 2016

Mourinho handed one match ban for improper conduct

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has been been banned from the touchline for a match after kicking a bottle water in reaction to Pogba’s booking. Mourinho had earlier served a ban this year after an altercation with referee Mark Clattenburg. The English FA has also fined the Portuguese £16,000 ($20,000, 19,000 euros) after accepting an... Read More

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November 27, 2016

Izu’s murder: Ban Nigeria from football until killer is produced, kinsmen tell FIFA

Relatives of murdered Shooting Stars player, Joseph Izu have called on football governing body, FIFA to intervene in the killing of the defender by soldiers. Izu was allegedly murdered by soldiers in his hometown Okarki in Ahoada West Local Governemnt Area of Rives State by soldiers in Akinima. The late footballer’s relatives are asking FIFA... Read More

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November 22, 2016

Ebonyi bans sale of imported rice

The Ebonyi government has banned the sale of imported rice in state. Governor David Umahi while speaking with participants of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 39, Jaji, who isited him in Abakaliki on Monday said the government will soon enforce the ban. He said people should patronise Ebonyi Rice. “I will... Read More

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November 12, 2016

Police ban use of spy number plate, revolving light in Rivers

The Police in Rivers State has banned the use of Supernumerary Police license plate numbers. In a statement by the Police spokesperson in the state, Nnamdi Omoni, it also stated that the use of sirens in the state has been banned. Omoni said the spy plate numbers and revolving lights were being used for criminal... Read More

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October 19, 2016

We did not ban Shi’ites, says Kaduna govt

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it did not ban the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ites in the State. The government spokesman, Samuel Aruwan said this at a news briefing in Kaduna. Aruwan said the government only declared the activities of the group illegal. “Islamic Movement in Nigeria was never a registered... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Just In: Soldiers surround Shi’ites gathering in Kaduna

Just few days after the Kaduna government banned the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, soldiers have surrounded a meeting of the group, Premium Times reports. In a statement on Tuesday by UK-based Islamic Human Rights Commission the incident occurred when members of the group gathered to commemorate historical events associated with the Islamic... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Tennis Star, Maria Sharapova’s doping ban reduced to 15 months

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday reduced a two-year tennis ban on Maria Sharapova to 15 months. Sharapova had tested positive to meldonium during January’s Australian Open. The Russian had admitted to taking the substance for the last 10 years, claiming that it helps treat her heart illness and magnesium deficiency. The CAS “found that Ms... Read More

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October 1, 2016

Sam Allardyce may be banned from football over ‘unpleasant’ comments – FA

The English FA on Saturday said former England manager, Sam Allardyce may be banned due to revelations surrounding his exit. Allardyce left after 67 days as the Daily Telegraph newspaper released a footage where he talked about side work and FA regulations. Football Association Chief executive Martin Glenn said, “It is realistic. “I am pleased that the Telegraph... Read More

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October 1, 2016

Independence: Plateau governor bans goodwill messages

The governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has said no goodwill message should be shared in the state during Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary. This was revealed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Dan Manjang on Friday. According to the statement, the ban was due to the economic recession plaguing the country.... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Galaxy Note 7: Samsung complies to CPC’s 7-day ultimatum

Samsung has complied with the seven-day ultimatum given to it by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), The Vanguard reports. The CPC had in a letter dated September 14th directed Samsung to furnish it with “information the full status of your compliance with the global directive of Samsung to recall the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 forthwith, including other... Read More

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September 18, 2016

Anyone convicted of looting should be banned from politics – Maitama Sule

Elder statesman Yusuf Maitama-Sule, has demanded that public officers convicted of looting public funds should be banned from partaking in partisan politics and holding public office. Maitama-Sule who made the remark to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano on Sunday requested that the ban should be backed by law passed by the National Assembly.... Read More

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September 2, 2016

Sergio Aguero: Man City striker banned for violent conduct

Manchester City’s striker, Sergio Aguero has been banned for three games for violent conduct, and would now miss Saturday’s derby against Manchester United. The 28-year-old was charged for violent conduct after a camera picked his elbow attack on West Ham’s Winston Reid in City’s 3-1 premier league win. Aguero had said he would contest the... Read More

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August 26, 2016

Boko Haram: Special task force bans use of tricycles after 9pm in Jos

The Special Task Force in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), on Friday banned the use of tricycle within Jos/environs after 9pm. The Commander of OPSH, Major General Rogers Nicholas said this while briefing journalists at the OPSH’s headquarters in Jos. Nicholas said fleeing terrorists may settle among the people, posing threats to their lives... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Why we banned Kano mass wedding – Police

The police in Kano state has banned a mass wedding organized by a group loyal to former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. This is contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Kano state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya. The mass wedding slated to hold on August 20 coincided with the state government’s planned empowerment... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Seeing through the hawkers’ eyes – a documentary on Lagos hawkers (WATCH)

The Lagos state government announced the implementation of the Anti-street trading/hawking ban effective from July 1, 2016. This short documentary film by The Optimists on the ban of hawking and road side selling in Lagos aims, beyond mere rhetoric and debates; and beyond the wordings of the law and the high price of dissent, to take... Read More

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3 South Koreans deported from Nigeria

The federal government has announced the deportation of three South Koreans from the country over immigration related offences. In a statement released on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ekpedeme King, the three persons were deported on July 20. They were further issued a ten-yeae ban from stepping foot in Nigeria. See... Read More

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#30Days30Voices

Opinion: To Governor Ambode, on Lagos hawkers

My name is Chidi Okereke. It appears I am writing you this letter, knowing fully well that there’s only a very slim chance it will get to you. But I will write anyway, because, even though I campaigned vigorously for Jimi Agbaje in the 2015 elections, you won me over when you got to work... Read More

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Wike begs… and begs his people to be peaceful as Buhari visits tomorrow

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, called on the people of the state to maintain law and order as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state to flag-off the clean-up of Ogoni land. The spate of violent crimes in River state has in the past few months increased, even as militancy has reared up... Read More

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FIFA will ‘sanction’ Nigeria if Amaju Pinnick is suspended

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has threatened to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation if Amaju Pinnick is removed as president. A letter was released to this effect on Monday, April 11 – with FIFA warning that the sacking of Amaju Pinnick by the federal high court in Jos is considered an interference in... Read More

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Diego Costa slammed with 1 match ban, £20k fine

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been hit with an additional one match ban alongside a £20,000 fine following his conduct during the club’s FA Cup sixth round defeat against Everton. The Spaniard, who was given his marching orders after receiving a second yellow card, refused to leave the pitch whilst angrily protesting to referee Michael... Read More

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‘El-Rufai will die if he regulates religion in Kaduna’ – Apostle Suleiman (WATCH)

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has threatened the life of the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his religious bill to prohibit pastors and churches from practising without proper licensing. Governor El-Rufai had recently proposed a bill to the State House of Assembly asking for the regulation of religious preaching... Read More

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