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Nigeria: Jigawa Govt. Releases N280 Million for 2016 Hajj Operation
The Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru, on Saturday, said he had released the sum of N280 million for the 2016 hajj operation. Mr. Badaru made this disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the departure of some intending pilgrims from the state at Dutse International Airport to Saudi Arabia. He explained that the money would be used for the feeding of the pilgrims and other contingencies during the hajj in the holy land.
Nigeria: Police AIG Summons Case Files of Man Who Named His Dog 'Buhari'
By Samuel OgundipeThe Assistant Inspector-General of Police for the Zone II Command Headquarters in Lagos, Abdulmajid Ali, on Saturday said the case files of a man alleged to have named his dog 'Buhari' should be transferred to his desk with immediate effect. "For now, the AIG Zone II has called for a meeting that we want to call the parties involved in the matter to see how the matter could be resolved," Ogun State police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, told PREMIUM TIMES.
Nigeria: Militants Blow Up NPDC Oil Installation in Delta
By Arodiegwu EziukwuGunmen suspected to be militants on Thursday night bombed oil installation belonging to the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) at Owhrode community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The gas pipeline supplies the Delta Steel Company with gas. President General of Owhrode community, Michael Odjo, confirmed the explosion on Friday. Mr. Odjo said the people of the community heard the explosion at about 11:00p.m. on Thursday.
Nigeria: We've Shown That Edo Is a Viable State - Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo said contrary to the position of the Peoples Democratic Party, his government had shown that the state was viable. Mr. Oshiomhole, a member of the All Progressives Congress, who stated this at rallies in Ameddokhian, Egbele, Uzea and Ivue, near Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo on Saturday, said the PDP was never interested in the development of the state.
Nigeria: Iheanacho Signs New Deal With Manchester City
By Tunde EludiniNigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has officially signed a new two-year contract extension with his Premier League club, Manchester City. The 19-year-old Nigeria international, who scored 14 times in all competitions last season, is seen as one of the brightest young forwards in the world. He has now pledged his future to Manchester City until at least 2021.
Nigeria: In Abia Governorship Ruling, Appeal Court Sternly Rebukes Justice Abang
By Evelyn OkakwuThe Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday delivered a stringent rebuke of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court over his ruling annulling the election of Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, accusing the judge of "raping democracy". Gov. Ikpeazu was "sacked" on June 27. Justice Abang said he had falsified his tax certificates, and must lose his seat to Samson Ogah, also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Nigeria: PDP National Convention - Rivers State Government to Sue Police, SSS
press release By Press ReleaseRivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said his government would sue the Police and the State Security Service for sealing the Sharks Stadium, the initial venue of the August 17, 2016 national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor also explained that the people of the state only allowed security agencies to take over state facilities out of respect for visitors from other states.
Nigeria: Exclusive - Saraki, Mark, Others in Trouble As Presidency Orders Probe of Nigerians Named in #PanamaPapers
By Ibanga IsineThe senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his predecessor, David Mark, and other prominent Nigerians may soon be in trouble as the Presidency has ordered the investigation of present and past Nigerian officials named in the Panama Papers scandal. The chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Sam Saba, confirmed the directive to PREMIUM TIMES.
Tanzania: 75 Per Cent of Civil Servants Can Now Move to Dodoma, Says Mhagama
Photo: The Citizen A view of Dodoma municipality Central Business District. By Rose AthumaniThe government has revealed that it can currently move 75 per cent of its servants to Dodoma, following an assessment, which showed they will get housing and other social amenities without any problem.
Nigeria: Kerry Visits Nigeria - to Meet President Buhari, Northern Govs
Photo: U.S. State Dept. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and President Muhammadu Buhari (file photo). The U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Nigeria on Aug. 23 to discuss U.S. cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and human rights issues. A statement issued by the Information Office of the Embassy of the U.S. on Friday in Abuja, said Kerry would hold meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and Northern Governors.
Nigeria: Minister Admits Nigeria Prepared Poorly for Olympics
The Nigerian government has admitted its failure to properly prepare the country's representatives to the 2016 Olympics cost the country the chance of winning medals. Nigeria has yet to win a medal with the Rio Olympics almost coming to a close. The Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, said the performance so far reflected the level of preparations Nigerian athletes received. "It takes a minimum plan of four years to prepare for an Olympics.
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