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Allawee increement: Corps Members pay Buhari a Visit
In appreciation to the increment in Corps members allowance, Corps members paid President Buhari a thank-you visit. A statement made available on Thursday in Abuja by Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as making this statement, while playing host to some corps members who paid him a thank-you visit, also praised General Yakubu Gowon for the initiative.“People come from far and wide; some from Victoria Island in Lagos have not even been to Ikeja. They now find…
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FG slashes Visa Fees for U.S. Citizens
The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, the reduction followed a review of the U.S.’ visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria. In August, 2019, the U.S. government imposed additional visa fees on Nigerians in retaliation for the “treatment afforded to U.S. citizens” by the Nigerian government. “The total cost for a U.S.…
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Catholic Priests should be allowed to Marry -Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has taken to his Twitter handle to express that Catholic priests should be allowed to get married. He shared that he thinks so because he is now older and wiser.
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Hoodlums invade Corps Members Lodge in Ondo, molest Young Ladies
Some hoodlums have attacked members of the National Youth Service Corps posted to Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attack occurred at Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship Family House in Okitipupa. One of the corps member, who identify herself as Cecilia, said the hoodlums entered through the backdoor and molested female corps members Ondo State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Grace Akpabio, also confirmed the attack on Wednesday during her visit to the Monarch…
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We need $17Bn China Loan to Boost Economy – Minister of Finance
The Nigerian Government has said that it needs a $17bn loan from China to enhance the economy and boost infrastructural development. It said other lending institutions like the World Bank and the African Development Bank were not showing much interest when Nigeria approached them during recession. “The funds ($22.8bn) will be channelled to the funding of infrastructure, which will enhance the productivity of our economy. She said “Other projects are in healthcare and education. It…
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Police Helicopter attacked in Kaduna, 250 Fighters lost
Gunmen opened fire on a police helicopter which raided a camp of the Ansaru militant group in Kaduna state on Wednesday. Frank Mba, police spokesman, disclosed this in a statement, saying the group lost 250 fighters. The attack started in the early hours of the day in an operational camp of the group located in Kuduru forest, Birnin Gwari. “The militants used sophisticated anti-aircraft rifles and GPMG during the attack. Commendably, the pilot and the…
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Ex-Lawmaker dies on 46th Birthday.
Immediate past majority leader of Ogun state house of assembly, Yinka Mafe is dead. Mafe was said to have complained of chest pain after which he slumped and died on Tuesday evening, few hours after hosting a party to celebrate his 46th birthday at Emuren, his home town. He reportedly visited inmates and warders at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Sagamu, before the birthday celebration which took place at Tenth Planet & Suites, Sagamu.
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‘118-Year-Old’ Woman appointed Special Adviser in Bayelsa
Brian Wotari, vice-chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state, has appointed Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono, who is believed to be 118 years old, as his “special adviser on elder matters”. Her appointment was contained in a letter dated February 4, 2020, and signed by Bedford Ineye, one of the aides of the vice-chairman. “It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Adviser on Elder Matters to the Vice…
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Uzodinma gives runaway Contractors 72 hours ultimatum.
According to a statement by the chief press secretary of the Governor of Imo state Oguwike Nwachukwu, Hope Uzodinma has ordered contractors handling projects in the state to return to work in 72 hours or face the wrath of the law. “Contractors handling road projects in Imo State have been ordered back to site within 72 hours or have their contracts terminated. Governor Uzodinma frowned at a situation where contractors who had collected mobilization fees…
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Tacha launches initiative for Girls
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha has taken to her Twitter page to reveal that she has begun an initiative for the girl child. She named the project ‘Pad for Every Girl’ (PEG). The reality star says she will be going to several schools to share sanitary pads for female students and will also be delivering on menstrual hygiene management.
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Custom seize N8m stashed inside Car in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized $8,065,615 stashed inside a car at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Hameed Ali, NCS comptroller-general, made this known at a press conference on Tuesday, adding that the car, was intercepted when it was about to be loaded into an aircraft. The money was wrapped in large brown envelopes, and the driver of the vehicle who works with the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) at the airport…
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White Wedding is different from a Christian Wedding – Reno Omokri
Popular politician and lifestyle expert, Reno Omokri has taken to his Twitter page to clarify the difference between a white wedding and a Christian wedding. Giving the difference, the lifestyle expert pointed out that a white wedding is just a traditional European wedding which is popular amongst Christians. Going further, the lifestyle expert expressed that contrary to popular belief, white wedding is not scriptural.
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