Patience Jonathan’s property demolished in Abuja

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A property allegedly belonging to the former first lady, Patience Jonathan, was on Tuesday demolished by the Federal Capital Development Control Department. The building is situated on Shehu Yar’Adua Way along Mabushi–Kado–Life Camp Expressway, Abuja. Emmanuel Anene, a lawyer with E.A. Ezugwu and Associates, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the issue of the building was still pending before the Federal High Courts in Lagos and Abuja. “Sometime before, people from Development Control came to the site, alleging that there was no approval for the building. “We met them…

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Governor Ayade signs anti-kidnapping bill into law

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Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has signed the State’s anti-kidnapping bill into law. The law prescribes death penalty for kidnappers. This was contained in a communique issued this morning (Tuesday) by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) signed by the Public Relations Officer, Cross River State branch, Dr Ernest Ochang, after meeting in Calabar. “The Governor on his part informed the NMA that the anti kidnapping bill had been signed into law and he was not going to rest until the kidnappers are caught and brought to book. “This…

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Californian couple arrested for torturing 13 children

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A couple in California, United States, has been arrested on charges of torturing 13 children and holding them captive for years. Authorities made the shock discovery on Monday. The 13 children were found malnourished, with some shackled to beds in the dark. Authorities said they were alerted after a 17-year-old girl managed to escape the house on Sunday and call police using a cellphone she found. She was so emaciated that officers said they originally thought she was just 10 years old. The 13 victims at the house in Perris,…

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Senate gives IGP 14-days to arrest killers in Benue

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The Senate has given the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris 14 day ultimatum to arrest and investigate the perpetrators of Benue killings. This position was sequel to the consideration of a report of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the Current Security Infrastructure in Nigeria. The committee had on Friday last week, visited Benue to ascertain the level of killings in the state. The report was presented by Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ahmed Lawan during plenary on Tuesday. He said the recommendations of the…

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Osinbajo to talk on `Africa Rising’ at Harvard

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is scheduled to deliver a lecture on Tuesday at the Harvard University, Boston, U.S, on “Africa Rising”. While at Harvard Business School, he would also engage in marathon meetings at the Ivy League school. Harvard described the lecture as a historic moment as it would be the first time that an Africa-focused course would be offered at Harvard Business School. In extending the invitation to Osinbajo, Harvard noted that it deeply admired the immense progress that Nigeria had made under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The…

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Issues that will define the 2019 presidential race

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Ahead of the 2 019 Presidential election, the political atmosphere is already tensed, with most of the gladiators getting set like cannons over charged with double cracks. JONATHAN NDA- ISAIAH in this report takes a look at issues that will define the 2019 presidential race. Thirteen months to a politician in Nigeria is just like 13 days. Of course, this is what is left in the countdown to the 2019 presidential poll. Already, behind the scenes moves have started in earnest ahead of the election billed for February next year. …

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Kogi govt. begs doctors to end strike

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The Kogi Government has appealed to striking medical doctors in the state to end their industrial action in the interest of patients and their relatives. Mr Edward Onoja, the Chief of Staff (COS) to Gov. Yahaya Bello, made the call when he led other top government officials to a meeting with the executive of the state branch of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). Dr Godwin Tijani, the State chairman of the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lokoja that Onoja met with the NMA officials on…

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Manchester United see off Stoke to shrink City lead to 12 points

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Stoke City have appointed former Aston Villa and Norwich boss Paul Lambert as manager. The 48-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract after Mark Hughes was dismissed this month. Manchester United gained ground on Manchester City after comfortably seeing off Stoke 3-0 at Old Trafford on Monday night. Goals from fit-again Antonio Valencia, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku aided by an inspired performance from Paul Pogba shrunk City’s commanding league lead over their Manchester neighbours to 12 points after Pep Guardiola’s men fell 4-3 to Liverpool in a thrilling match at…

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Nigeria summons U.S Ambassador over Trump

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Nigeria has summoned the U.S. Ambassador, Mr Stuart Symington, to clarify issues regarding the alleged racist remarks credited to President Donald Trump. “If it were true, they were deeply hurtful, offensive and unacceptable, especially given the cordial relations that exist between Nigerian and the U.S,” the country said on Monday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama,  summoned the Ambassador on Monday. The ministry’s Spokesperson, Dr Tope Elias-Fatile, in a statement, said that the Ambassador was represented by the Embassy’s Charge d’Affairs, Mr David Young. “The minister sought clarification on the…

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Make burial plans before going to N/Korea, U.S. warns citizens

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The U.S. State Department has warned Americans travelling to North Korea, to see their journey as a death wish following its frosty relation with the Asian country. The State Department gave the warning on its website urging those wishing to travel to make their burial plans and write a will if they wish to embark on the journey. It would be recalled that a stark warning was given last week to Americans setting out for the Hermit Kingdom, cautioning that anyone heading to the dangerous dictatorship country should prepare for the…

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