Day: July 13, 2017 - SundiataPost

Dickson’s Education Initiative Excites Gowon, Commissions Ijaw National Academy

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Dickson’s Education Initiative Excites Gowon, Commissions Ijaw National Academy […]

FG Inaugurates Inter – Ministerial Committee On Nigeria ‘s 3rd Cycle UPR

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ABUJA – The Federal Government has inaugurated the inter- ministerial committee to prepare Nigeria’s third cycle universal periodic review (UPR) to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The Acting Secretary to the Government of […]

Human Rights Suit: Court Orders Release of Tuaraki

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Human Rights Suit: Court Orders Release of Tuaraki […]

FG Allots N400.5 m Savings Bond in July

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By Folasade Folarin Abuja – The Federal Government on Wednesday allotted N400.5 million in its July 2019 and 2020 savings bond sales, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said. The allotment results were obtained from its […]

NIS To Begin Local Production Of e-passports

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By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja – The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has said that plans are underway for the domestication of the production of the Nigerian e-passport. Babandede disclosed […]

Osotimehin Served God, Humanity- Adewole

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By Abolade Ogundimu Abuja – Prof. Issac Adewole, Minister for Health has described the late Babatunde Oshotimehin, 68, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a man who served God and humanity during his […]

Police Arrest Man For Staging Own Kidnap, Demands N60m From Sibling

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By Moses Omorogieva Lagos – The Police in Lagos on Thursday announced the arrest of a man who allegedly attempted to defraud his brother of N60 million by staging his own kidnap. The spokesman […]

Do Not Toy With Public Education, NUT Tells Govts

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By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has appealed to all tiers of government not to toy with public education in the interest of Nigerian children. Mr Michael Olukoya, the […]

Osinbajo Lauds Nigerian Entrepreneurial Spirit

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By Yemi Adeleye Lagos – The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday commended efforts by an indigenous company, Rite Foods Limited – producers of Bigi sausage roll and beverages – for setting up […]

Teenager To Die By Hanging For Armed Robbery In Ekiti

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By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, July 13, 2017 (NAN) An Ado-Ekiti High Court on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old boy, Adeolu Bamiteko, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, who handed […]

Anambra Polls: Ezeemo Picks Form As PPA Fixes Primaries for July 22

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ABUJA – The Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), has fixed July 22, 2017 for the conduct of its party primaries to pick the candidate for the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 18 this year. […]

Northerners Have Mindset To Turn Nigeria To Caliphate – Christian Elders

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ABUJA – The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum, the organisation of senior citizens in Christianity, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to come together and rescue their fatherland which is currently suffering because of a […]

Taraba Crisis: Group Writes Osinbajo, Indicts Gov Ishaku, Speaker

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ABUJA – A human rights group, Save Humanity Advocacy Centre, on Thursday indicted Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abel Diah and other key actors in the recent […]

Boko Haram: 50 CSOs Visit North East, Say Peace Has Returned

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ABUJA – Over 50 civil society organisations in Nigeria on Thursday gave an assessment of the security situation in the North East and concluded that all is now well.They, however, advised that the Nigerian Military […]

Synagogue’s 6-Storey Building Collapse: Lagos State Closes Its Case, Court Adjourns To Oct. 5

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By Moji Eniola Ikeja – The Lagos State Government on Thursday closed its case in the ongoing trial of two engineers of the collapsed six-storey guest house of the Synagogue Church of All Nations […]

Passports: Reps Lament Use Of Foreign Service Providers By NIS

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By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja – The House of Representatives Committee on Interior has decried the use of foreign companies by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)‎ in the production of passports and other revenue generating services. […]

Interceptor G2: WHO Commends BASF For New Class of Insecticide For Malaria

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Interceptor G2: WHO Commends BASF For New Class of Insecticide For Malaria […]

Nigeria`s Unity Cannot Be Compromised – Kukah

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By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja – Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, said Nigeria`s unity could not be compromised and urged citizens to contribute to its greatness. He stated this on […]

FG Committed To Re-positioning Of NIPOST – Post-Master General

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By Bashir Rabe Mani NAN-H- Sokoto – Mr Bisi Adegbuyi, the Post-Master General of the Federation on Thursday said the Federal Government was committed to re-positioning of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to become […]

Police To Partner Security Agencies To Check Cyber Crime

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By Joseph Edeh Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday said that the Nigeria Police Force was open to partnering with other security agencies to fight cyber crime in the […]

NiMet Predicts Cloudy Skies, Rains, Thunderstorms For Friday

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By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the Central states on Friday morning with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over Abuja, Yola, Mambila Plateau and Lafia. […]

Osinbajo’s Visit To Buhari Has Proven Rumour Mongers Wrong -Orji Kalu

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Abuja – A former Governor of Abia , Dr Orji Kalu, has said that those peddling rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari is on life support have been proven wrong. Kalu, who is a chieftain of […]

Envoy tasks South Africans To Invest In Job Creation in Nigeria

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Isaac Aregbesola Abuja – The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in South Africa, Amb. Martins Cobham has advised South African investors to invest in concrete sectors that could create jobs for teeming Nigerian youths in Nigeria. […]

PDP Is Back To Offer Good Governance To Nigerians – National Vice-Chairman

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By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja – National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Emmanuel Ogidi, said with Wednesday’s Supreme Court verdict, the party was back to offer good governance that Nigerians desired. Ogidi […]

Support FG to Entrench Permanent Peace–Presidential Aide

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By Aisha Cole Abuja – The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has urged Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its efforts to bring permanent peace […]

Breaking: INEC Moves to Halt Melaye’s Recall From Senate

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INEC Moves to Halt Melaye’s Recall From Senate […]

How To Solve A Problem Like Magu

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By Azu Ishiekwene This National Assembly appears quite anxious to make laws that might improve our lives. One example is the bill this week by the Senate for victims of gunshot wounds to get […]

Nigeria Will Keep Borrowing To Implement 2017 Budget – Adeosun

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By Nse Anthony-Uko ABUJA, (Sundiata Post) — The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun said the country has no choice but to continue to borrow in other to implement the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and […]

Oniha: New Era Begins At DMO

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By Abimbola Johnson The economy of Nigeria is set to be exposed to a fresh chapter of growth and development that will be as challenging as it will be rewarding with the appointment of Ms. […]

Police Arrest 7 SuspectsFor Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling

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By Joseph Edeh Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said it had arrested seven suspects responsible for kidnapping and cattle rustling along the Kaduna/Abuja road. The suspects are: Ibrahim Gurgu, 45 , a […]

PDP: A Lifeline From The Supreme Court

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By Reuben Abati On Wednesday, July 12, the Supreme Court saved our democracy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). It did with its ruling in the matter between Ali Modu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi, to […]

NDDC MD Urges Public Officers To Shun Politics, Focus On Development Initiatives

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By Abujah Racheal Abuja – The Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Nsima Ekere has called on public officers to shun politics and focus on development initiatives that will improve the lives […]

Cross River Govt To Engage Advisor For Proposed Cement Plant

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By Benson Ezugwu Calabar – The Cross River Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says it has opened Expression of Interest (EOI) bid for engagement of a Transaction Advisor for the design and construction of its […]

AMAC Boss Urges Increased Prayer For Buhari, Condemns Hate Speech

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By Adewumi Bukola Abuja – The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Abdullahi Candido, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the quick recovery of President, Muhammadu Buhari. The Chairman of the […]

FG is Committed to Quick Resolution of Challenges Facing Industries – Enelamah

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By – Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos – Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says the Federal Government is serious about resolving the challenges hampering economic growth. Enelamah said this during a […]

NGO Calls For More Research On Yam To Boost Export Promotion

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Franca Ofili Abuja – The Voices for Food Security (VFS) Campaign, an NGO, has called on the Federal Government to initiate more research on yam and encourage special government interventions on its value chain. […]

Stakeholders Constitute Peace And Reconciliation Committee in Southern Kaduna

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By Mohammad Tijjani Kafanchan (Kaduna State) – Critical stakeholders in Southern Kaduna on Thursday said they were tired of fighting each other and agreed to constitute a peace and reconciliation committee to ensure lasting […]

Navy Seize 5 Vessels, Arrest 76 Suspected Oil Thieves in Rivers

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By Desmond Ejibas Onne (Rivers) – The Nigerian Navy says it has impounded five vessels and two metallic barges illegally transporting 1,690 metric tons of diesel, in an operation in Rivers. Flag Officer Commanding […]

Macron Says Surprised Trump’s Visit To Paris Sparked Protests

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Paris – President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that he found the debates and protests sparked by President Donald Trump’s visit to France surprising. Macron said that Trump’s visit was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of […]

Breaking: Etisalat Nigeria Gets New Name – 9Mobile

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(Sundiata Post) – Etisalat Nigeria has adopted a new name ahead of the July 21 deadline for phasing out the Etisalat brand name. The telecomms company would now be called 9Mobile. At an executive meeting […]