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Okonjo-Iweala: WTO to decide on new DG Feb 15

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) in a statement on its website said the general council, its top decision making body, will have a ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 10, 20210

Emirs of Katsina, Kano, Dutse, and top security heads of Nigeria and the Niger Republic were also in attendance. The railway project is expected to connect three Northern states – Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa – then terminate at Maradi, Niger Republic The rail line is also expected to financially empower Nigeria as the import and export hub for the Niger Republic and help the country compete favourably with other coastal West African countries in facilitating trade with the region’s landlocked countries.

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Buhari flags off Nigeria-Niger Railway Project

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, flagged off the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi railway project with a branch line to ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210

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NDLEA seizes cocaine worth over N32bn at Lagos Port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has continued its offensive action against drug barons and cartels in Nigeria with the latest seizure ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210

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FG has frozen my bank accounts, Sunday Igboho raises the alarm

Self-acclaimed freedom fighter, Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, accused the Federal Government of freezing his ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210

EFCC/Judicial Reports

EFCC to arraign ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on February 22, 2021, arraign former Minister of Aviation, Sen. Stella Oduah, in the Federal ...

By Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 9, 20210

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Vessel Hijack: Fed Govt closes case against 10 suspected pirates

The Federal Government on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, closed its case in the trial of 10 sailors accused of hijacking a vessel on ...

By Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 9, 20210

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IGP Adamu decorates 7 new AIGs, 7 new CP’s

Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, decorated seven newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police and seven Commissioners ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210

#EndSARS

Shun planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate, APC, Sanwo-Olu’s aide urge residents

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State and Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have urged residents of the state to disregard ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210

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FG planning to replace BVN with NIN – Minister

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has said the Federal Government plans to replace Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) with ...

By Uchechi OjoFebruary 9, 20210