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Herbal Remedies: US Indian Scientists Validate Nigeria's Cancer, Malaria Cure - aljazirahnews
By George Emine Despite advancement in medicine globally, some diseases have remained the top killers as more and more persons die from them. Granted, some that once sat on the top ten list have either gone down or left the list, while some other diseases have for a long time continually made the top list. Malaria remains on that top list of killer diseases in Nigeria and in Africa at large.
North East Development Commission In Corruption Deals - aljazirahnews
Billions of naira wasted on cars for NASS members Agency refutes allegations In what appears a season of probes, the House of Representatives mandated its Committees on, Finance, Procurement and NEDC to investigate the allegation of misappropriation of N100 Billion public funds at the NEDC.
Cross River: Magistrates Rage Over 16 Months Pay - aljazirahnews
Threaten law suit Call for help Despite carrying out their duties as magistrates in these very trying times, 29 magistrates of the Cross River State judiciary have not received salary for sixteen months. By George Emine On February 3, 2019 45 Magistrates were sworn-in by the Cross River State Judicial Council – Eighteen Chief Magistrates, Eleven Senior Magistrates and Eight Magistrates to perform higher judicial functions in the State.
Eid-el-Kabir: Different Strokes For Muslim Faithful - aljazirahnews
By George Emine and Hassan Jirgi On Friday, July 31, Muslim faithful across Nigeria joined their brothers world over to celebrate Eid al-Adha (or Eid-el- Kabir), the Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son. For many Nigerian Muslims, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on their individual finances, celebrating Eid-el-Kabir with the slaughter of a ram was very difficult.
Lawyers, CSOs, Call For Malami’s Sack - aljazirahnews
Want him prosecuted Laws AGF breached sighted As lawyer writes Buhari, threatens move to compel IGP to act By George Emine, with additional reports by CHIDOZIE OGBONNAYA and MUSTAPHA SULEIMAN In the last two weeks, the media has been awash with allegations of corruption against the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), calling for his sack for many reasons bordering on the breaches of some provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of...
COVID-19 Drug Soon To Come From Nigeria – Ben Amodu - aljazirahnews
By George Emine A vaccine and cure for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is soon to come from Nigeria, Ben Amodu, a pharmacist that retired from the Ministry of Health and went into research in alternative medicine has said. According to him, he has a cure for coronavirus and his treatment is very effective. “I still maintain it till now, I have a cure for Coronavirus, and people we have treated spent less time in the treatment than any other treatment that is being giving so far.
Obaseki Set to Clinch PDP Ticket - aljazirahnews
As party insists on SSG, commissioner positions By George Emine Governor Godwin Obaseki on Thursday June 18, formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP after resigning from the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday June 16 and was received by the leadership of the party led by the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon Tony Aziegbemi. Thereafter, he tweeted: I have officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State.
Gbajabiamila Under Fresh Attack - aljazirahnews
As CUPP rallies Rep members to impeach him Speaker in plagiarism scandal over infectious disease bill copied from Asia By George Emine Just when Femi Gbajabiamila thought the coast was clear for him to have a full term as the Speaker, House of Representatives, having survived a barrage of attacks including a suit filed seeking an order of the Federal High Court, Abuja to declare him unfit to be elected as Member or Speaker, House of Representatives, over an allegation that Mr Gbajabiamila...
COVID-19: Postal Workers, Management Disagree Over Essential Status, Staff Protection - aljazirahnews
By George Emine Nigeria relaxed its 35-day lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states beginning on May 4. Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s order, given last week during his national address. In the presidents speech, he said the Federal and State Governments have jointly and collaboratively worked hard on thishow to balance the need to protect health while also preserving livelihoods, leveraging global best practice while keeping in mind our peculiar circumstances.
Mona Audu Foundation Tackles Dangote - aljazirahnews
By George Emine The Mona Audu Foundation has accused Alhaji Aliko Dangote of causing grave environmental dangers in Kogi State thereby endangering the lives of the people, and impoverishing them the more.
COVID-19: FG Mulls Extension Of Lockdown - aljazirahnews
Buhari’s address to set new measures Facemask may be compulsory By George Emine and Genevive Okafor Even as the majority of Nigerians continue to groan under the economic weight of the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lagos and Ogun States, sources close to the presidency have revealed to AljazirahNigeria that President Muhamadu Buhari in his address to the nation on Monday April 27, will extend the lockdown.
COVID-19: FG Palliatives Under Attack - aljazirahnews
By GEORGE EMINE AND ABDUL LATEEF TAIWO Despite the announcement of the Federal Government that it has released 70, 000 metric tonnes of grains from the Strategic National Reserve to alleviate the sufferings of many low-income earners whose sources of livelihood have been cut off by the lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States due to the Coronavirus pandemic, several indigent residents of the affected states and the FCT are yet to receive any form of palliative from government.
No Law Against Release Of COVID-19 Corpses, Lagos Govt Clarifies - aljazirahnews
By George Emine As the controversy on COVID-19 corpses continues, Lagos State government has said there is no existing law in the state that stops the release of COVID-19 dead patients to their relatives. Professor Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, made this clarification on Sunday April 19, while giving updates on the containment efforts of the virus in the state. Abayomi said: There are no existing laws that empowered us to deny the families of deceased bodies.
COVID-19: Lockdown In Disarray - aljazirahnews
As Nigerians complain government’s ‘lack of concern’ By George Emine, Sam Adegbe, Ntia Usukuma and Lois Effiong With the growing concern over the ravaging Coronavirus, COVID-19, various initiatives by federal and state governments to contain the spread of the pandemic have become a cause of intense discordance, with many citizens obeying the set out rules in the breach.
Covid-19: People Living With Disabilities Cry Out - aljazirahnews
FG sensitization not encouraging – President, Albino Foundation With the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world, people living with disabilities in Nigeria have cried out saying the government at all levels is not taking them into consideration.
Coronavirus: 25 Top Politicians, Civil Servants On Watch List - aljazirahnews
As Lagos, Port Hacourt, Kogi, Kano, Katsina , Kaduna, Others Lockdown By George Emine and Mariam Sanni No fewer than 25 top politicians and public servants who allegedly had contact with Mr. Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari after returning from Germany and Egypt are on the watch list for purported infection by the dreaded COVID-19 Aljazirah Nigeria learnt.
Atiku Abubakar Out Of 2023 Race - aljazirahnews
Despite his long struggle even to the point of challenging the result of the 2019 presidential election to the Supreme Court which upheld the result as announced by INEC, it appears former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come to the end of the road in his quest to become Nigeria’s president.
Covid-19: Global Tourism Under Threat - aljazirahnews
Nigeria’s economy slips as oil sales to China drop By George Emine and Mariam Sanni From January to September of 2018, tourism spending in Canada was 80.8bn USD; while Japan’s Tourism Revenue reached 45bn USD in Dec 2018. As of 2015, China was the fourth most visited country in the world, after France, United States, and Spain, with about 56.9 million international tourists per year. In 2017, tourism contributed about CNY 8.77 trillion (US$1.35 trillion).
NDDC Audit Lacks Legal Backing – CIFIPN - aljazirahnews
In October 2019, the nine governors of the Niger Delta states met with the President and requested a forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. This was as a result of the fact that they have not had value for the money expended in the commission since inception. By George Emine The NDDC is a federal government agency established by President Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
Buratai Vows To Crush Boko Haram - aljazirahnews
By George Emine The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has vowed to crush the terrorist group that has been terrorising the North-east and beyond, Boko Haram. This is coming on the heels of calls by Nigerians for the president to change the service chiefs.
Coronavirus Scare Hits Nigeria - aljazirahnews
By George Emine When three people came to a hospital in Wuhan, China, with the same pneumonia-like symptoms, medics took their vitals and followed the standard procedure; entering the patients’ geographical locations, demographic information, and infection statuses into a government database. That data gets uploaded into China’s countrywide medical surveillance system, called the National Infectious Diseases Monitoring Information System Database.
2023: North, South Divided - aljazirahnews
By George Emine and Dauda Ismail Still over three years away, the North and South appear already divided over the region that will produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor. Nigeria has had so many conferences to correct perceived imbalances in the nation’s political system beginning from the 1994/1995 Constitutional Conference, CC, organised by late head of state, Gen.
Bayelsa Guber Result: Jonathan In Tears - aljazirahnews
No election in Kogi – Natasha Akpoti Widespread violence recorded By George Emine, Samaila Ishaku and Akam Aniefiok Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan began his political career under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and rose in quick succession from Deputy Governor, to Governor, to Vice President, to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
No Resemblance Of Campaign In Kogi – Zara Audu - aljazirahnews
By George Emine Barely three weeks to the November 16 Governorship election in Kogi State, Zara Mustapha Audu, wife of Prince Mustapha Audu, has decried the state of things in Kogi State saying “there is no resemblance of an election in the state.” Briefing newsmen in Abuja, she said, “Yesterday (Monday), APC came out to say they are almost rounding off their campaigns in Kogi State because, besides the one that the state put together, the national party carried out a very massive campaign...
Ex-NNPC Boss, Andrew Yakubu Turns Evangelist - aljazirahnews
By George Emine, Abuja Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr Andrew Yakubu, in court after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, found the sum of $9,772 and £74,000 from his home in Kaduna State on February 3, 2017, is now an evangelist. It will be recalled that the Federal High Court in Abuja had on May 2019 ruled that.
Again, Fulani Leaders Spit Fire - aljazirahnews
Warn against blame game Insist Fulanis are a peaceful tribe BY GEORGE EMINE The month of June ended with Nigerians from the southern part, and the middle belt united in raising a concerted voice against the move by the Federal Government to create Ruga settlements across the country. The Federal Government suspended the policy, but soon the Fulanis were in the news again when Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti was allegedly killed by Fulani herdsmen.
Expect More Protests Nationwide – IMN - aljazirahnews
Blames Police for violence, vandalism of property By George Emine The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN (also known as the Shi’ite Muslims), has vowed to sustain their protests for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Yaqoub el’Zakzaky who has been in detention since 2015. On Tuesday July 9, the National Assembly complex went into lockdown after gunshots erupted during a violent confrontation between the IMN and police. Each side blamed the other for the gunfire.
Lugbe: Abuja’s Blossoming Haven For Armed Robbers - aljazirahnews
Lugbe, one of the satellite towns of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has once again been in the news for the growing cases of armed robbery. By George Emine and Deborah Abiodun Sometime between 2011 to early 2014, Lugbe, one of the satellite towns of Abuja, along the Abuja Airport Road became a haven of deadly criminals. Several cases of armed robbery, car theft, rape and drug related crimes were recorded.
Tinubu Set To ‘Unseat’ Buhari - aljazirahnews
National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.
Why I did Not Celebrate My 92nd Birthday – Chief Edwin Clark - aljazirahnews
By George Emine Since Friday May 24, Nigerians have felicitated with the foremost Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark on his 92nd birthday.
BREAKING: Gov. Yahaya Bello Set To Dump APC - aljazirahnews
In secret meeting with Accord Party By George Emine Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello is currently in a meeting with the leadership of the Accord Party, AP. The governor, according to impeccable sources, is considering a move from the All Progressives Party, APC, to the Accord Party as it has become clear he will not get the APC ticket at the primaries coming up in August. The Accord Party was his alternative party in 2015 when he lost the APC governorship primary to late Prince Abubakar Audu.
Nigeria At The Risk Of Collapse – US-CSP - aljazirahnews
The United States Centre For Security Policy, US-CSP, has declared that Nigeria under President Buhari is at the brink of collapse, and recommends immediate intervention before the country explodes.
Inconclusive Elections To Cost About N150m - aljazirahnews
INEC to use over 5,000 ad-hoc staff Stipends to be paid 5 days after election Fixes date for collation in Bauchi, Rivers By George Emine and Abdul Lateef Taiwo The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday, March 12, fixed supplementary elections in six states for Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Commission has also set up a panel led by a National Commissioner to resolve the controversies over the results of Bauchi State governorship election which was declared inconclusive.
Buhari To Form Unity Government - aljazirahnews
May appoint opposition members into cabinet Technocrats to benefit more Re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari is fine-tuning plans to form a government of national unity after his swearing-in ceremony on May 29, AljazirahNigeria has learned.
Opinion Poll: Atiku Leads Buhari - aljazirahnews
As Lagos APC women position for 2million votes Atiku’s presidency to unite Nigeria – Timi Frank We’ll give Buhari 11million votes – Jonde-Jam Fulani Ahead of the presidential election slated for Saturday, February 16, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has been favoured to win the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari, at the poll.
Again London Doctor Confirms Buhari Fit - aljazirahnews
Says he can govern Nigeria for another 4 years As CUPP sues Buhari over health status, asks court to declare him unfit By George Emine Last week, the health status of President Muhamadu Buhari again made the front burner of political discourse as three political parties under the auspices of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, filed a petition before an Abuja High Court, challenging the suitability of the president’s health to run for a second term considering his health status.
2019: PMB’s Re-election Campaign Gathers Steam, As Independent Campaign Platform Takes Advocacy To Grassroots - aljazirahnews
By George Emine With less than one month to the presidential election, an independent campaign platform which cuts across party, civil society groups, ethnic and religious leanings has come up, taking the advocacy to return President Buhari to the grassroots. In a press statement signed by the chairman of the group, Alh. AbdulAzeez Yari Abubakar, who is also the governor, Zamfara State, and chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum,NGF, and Secretary, Barr.
BUHARI IN AGONY | aljazirahnews
BUHARI IN AGONY – Northern leaders not decided yet – APC crisis A Major Issue With less than three months to the presidential election billed to hold on February 14, 2019, the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari is worried as events playing out seem somewhat unfavourable. By George Emine Souses close to the president, Muhamadu Buhari have revealed that the president is visibly worried over the 2019 presidential election.
Court Set To Sack Fayemi - aljazirahnews
Barely two weeks to the Ekiti State governorship election, the APC candidate, John Kayode Fayemi may be in for a tough battle as a concerned citizen of the state and card-carrying member of his party, the APC, has approached the court to disqualify Fayemi.
El-Rufai’s CoS in Forgery Scandal - aljazirahnews
• Asset declaration questionable • Indicted by panel report • Desperate to replace el-Rufai as governor • Documents attached In February 2017, Governor Nasir el-Rufai appointed Muhammad Bashir Sai’du as his Chief of Staff in a famed cabinet reshuffle. Saidu was until the appointment, the Commissioner for Local Government in the state. Saidu, an accountant by profession was born on July 21 1957 and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, MBA.
2019: Abdulsalami Set To Face Buhari - aljazirahnews
As the coalition against President Buhari increases, feelers are that the president may well prepare for battle against his fellow generals as there are moves to replace him. With less than a year to the 2019 presidential election, the uncertainty that engulfs the race to the nation’s number one seat seems only to be on the increase. So far, over 26 persons from across the country and the Diaspora have indicated interest in the seat, with some more yet to declare their interest.
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar: Committed To Duty Despite Distractions - aljazirahnews
A career diplomat and retired foreign service officer, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, was on Wednesday, January 10, appointed as the substantive Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Nigeria’s top spy agency, by President Muhammadu Buhari, formally replacing the embattled Ayo Oke. The appointment however sparked off a media war.
Confusion In PDP Over Emerging APC Team - aljazirahnews
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, appears to be getting the Heebie-Jeebies as the All Progressives Congress, APC, moves to put its house in order. Although all is not well within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the emerging team being assembled to execute President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term ambition and keep the party in power has sent jitters down the spine of the PDP.
Islamic Movement Vows To Sustain Protests; Scuttle PMB’s 2019 Ambition - aljazirahnews
On Friday, April 13, a large number of protesters of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, members of the Shiite Islamic sect, protested at the National Mosque, Central business District, Abuja, spreading as far as the Sheraton Hotel in Zone 4 of the Wuse District, protesting the continued incarceration of its leader and wife, along with hundreds of its members, without trial.
Malami And The Abacha Loot: The Hidden Truth - aljazirahnews
The last may yet be heard about the Abacha loot as fresh facts have continued to emerge. Last week, the media space was inundated with the obvious crack within the ranks of the presidency as two frontline ministers and members of the kitchen cabinet of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration were at each other’s jugular over the Abacha Loot.
2019: Danjuma, Atiku, Dangote, Join Forces - aljazirahnews
With the herdsmen attacks taking unprecedented levels, raising dire security issues, especially as government has continued to respond to the issue with kid gloves, big-time investors in the Nigerian market have commenced a mobilisation process to salvage the country from imminent collapse, to ensure continued unity and by extension, their investments.
2019: ACF, Northern Elders, JNI, Arewa Youth Groups Abandon Buhari - aljazirahnews
Pass vote of no confidence on President, other leaders With political gladiators across the country gearing up for the forthcoming 2019 general elections, a coalition of Northern political power brokers have passed a vote of no confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and other northern leaders, disclosing that they were already sourcing for a replacement for the incumbent president.
We Were In Benue Before The Tivs – Fulani - aljazirahnews
As the crisis in Benue State between the Tiv ethnic group, the largest in the state, and Fulani pastoralists continue, the Fulani socio-cultural association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has in what appears to be a shocking revelation claimed that the Fulani as a tribe were in Benue before the Tivs.
You Are A Rebel, Miyetti Allah Tells Asari Dokubo - aljazirahnews
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Organisation has taken a swipe at popular Niger Delta activist and leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, NDPVF, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo. Speaking in an exclusive interview with AljazirahNigeria, National Secretary of the group, Engineer Sale Alhassan said Asari Dokubo is a rebel, and is suspected to have ties with the Boko Haram terrorist organisation.
Confusion In Buhari’s Camp - aljazirahnews
As the 2019 presidential election draws nearer, so much is already happening within political circles. For President Buhari, the road continues to get bleak as more and more of his associates are beginning to think he just may not be the right candidate. Ever since former President Obasanjo’s letter to President Buhari, the noose around the president’s neck seems to be tightening fast, making his chances of being re-elected in 2019 get slimmer by the day.
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