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Collaborate with Neighboring Countries to fight insecurity – Aminu Tambuwal tells FG
Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has called on the federal government to collaborate with neighbouring countries to tackle insecurity issues affecting the country. This was made known in a statement by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor, Muhammad Bello. Tambuwal also advocated cautiously for a declaration of a state of emergency in all flashpoints or areas threatened by any form of criminality. He made the appeal on Tuesday when he spoke as a guest at the presentation of a state study tour report by Syndicate 4 participants in the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) Course 13…
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Chloroquine can cure the early stage of Covid-19 – NAFDAC DG
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Director-General has expressed that chloroquine serves as a prevention for coronavirus. She made this known while speaking during an online news conference on Tuesday. She said, “We realise that chloroquine can be used in the early stage of the COVID-19 infection as prophylactic treatment. Science does not lie.” Also at the session, she said the herbal formulations were undergoing review to ensure their safety for use. Adeyeye said there was no cure for COVID-19 and emphasised that any claim to the contrary must be subjected to…
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People who buy precious stones in Zamfara pay back with arms – Gov. Matawalle
Governor bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has revealed that people who come from other countries to buy Gold and other precious stones from the state he governs pay back with arms. He said this after presenting some gold bars and other precious stones mined in his State to President Muhammadu Buhari, adding that his administration has decided to embrace the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative to stop the criminal act being championed by illegal miners in the state. “It’s very important to us as a government, particularly, the issue of insecurity, to know the root cause of insecurity. Zamfara…
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Hushpuppi’s trial begins October 13
Popular Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas popularly known as “Hushpuppi“ has been arraigned in a court in California, United States, ahead of his trial on October 13. The 37-year-old Nigerian man accused of being the leader of a group that facilitates computer intrusion, business email compromise (BEC) fraud and money laundering pleaded not guilty to the four-count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracies, international money laundering and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. Premium Times reported that the prosecutors kick-started the process of arraignment by filling necessary documents and forms after his first…
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The Citizens owe no patriotism to brutal leaders – Apostle Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega fire ministry has tagged the government as clueless and brutal, one undeserving of the citizens patriotism. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, he stated that the government was violating a preexisting social contract with Nigerians. “The citizenry owes no patriotism to a brutal/clueless leadership, loyalty is only on the premise of leadership fulfilling its pre-existing social contract in which the state protects the people in exchange for their loyalty, as it stands now, there is a breach of trust,” he wrote. His tweet is coming at a time when operatives of…
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I have fulfilled my pledge to eradicate polio, we will flatten the epidemic curve too , Buhari assures
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed fulfilment as Africa has been declared Polio free. Speaking at the formal certification of the Wild Polio Virus eradication in the African region during the virtual session of the 70th World Health Organisation (WHO) regional committee for Africa, he made it known that he has fulfilled his promise to eradicate polio in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Buhari’s spokesman, the president expressed optimism that just like Polio, COVID-19 would be defeated both in Nigeria and Africa. ‘‘I recall that shortly after assuming office in May 2015, I made a pledge to Nigerians that I…
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Nigerian Government has borrowed food from ECOWAS – Minister
The minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri has disclosed that the Nigerian Government has loaned about 5000 metric tonnes of grains from ECOWAS to feed its citizens. He stated this while receiving the 3,999 tonnes of cereals donated to Nigeria by ECOWAS. “The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria loaned 5,000MT of assorted grains from ECOWAS Stock which was agreed to be paid back on grain for grain basis. “Modalities had been put in place to replace the ECOWAS Stock before the advent of COVID-19 Pandemic. That notwithstanding, I can assure you that the stock…
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Southern Kaduna Killings: Mailafia resigns from NIPSS
Obadiah Mailafia, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says he has resigned from the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS. “I have resigned from NIPPS,” he said Mailafia made it known that the reason for his resignation is due to the incessant killings in southern Kaduna that has highly affected his people. “Nobody asked me or pressurized me to resign. I did it on my own. “I decided that I cannot continue working, with all my good conscience, when my people are continually being killed and genocide is being committed against my people.…
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When I see aged lawmakers sleeping at plenary, I feel ashamed – FCT Chief Judge, Bello
The Chief Judge of federal capital territory( FCT) high court, Ishaq bello has reacted to the issue of lawmakers sleeping during plenary. Speaking at a two-day capacity building workshop for young lawyers in Abuja on Monday August 24, he noted that the younger generation is needed to effect the much needed change across the country adding that he feels ashamed when he sees aged lawmakers sleeping during plenary. He said; “When I see aged people sleeping at the senate or house of reps, contributing nothing when they have young people at their constituencies to promote, I feel ashamed.”
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SARS officers allegedly assault man and extort money from him
SARS officers attached to the command headquarters in Asaba , Delta State, have been accused of assaulting and extorting money from a 26-year-old man named Samuel. The alleged attack took place on Saturday, August 22, and was brought to social media by activist Harrison Gwamnishu. He shared that the victim was on a motorcycle with his girlfriend when he was assaulted by the officers because he was wearing dreadlocks. “The SARS officers dragged him from the Okada and forced him and his girlfriend into their car. “The victims demanded to know where they were being taken to but the officers…
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NDLEA considers mandatory drug test for ladies a marriage prerequisite
The National drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA says it is considering a new policy that will make it mandatory for single ladies to get a drug test before they get married. Mohammed Mustapha Abdalla, chairman of the agency made this known during the destruction of illicit substances seized in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, on Friday, August 21. Abdalla stated that the agency is considering partnering with religious leaders to combat the increased number of drug abuse cases in the country. He said that recent statistics show that drug trafficking and abuse which was hitherto rampant among the male population, is…
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Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi tests positive for Coronavirus
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for Coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso this morning, where he stated that the Commissioner is asymptomatic and is doing very well ”Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus. “Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures. “However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the…
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