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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy