Monday, May 20, 2013
IGP commends Katsina police for repelling major attack

IGP commends Katsina police for repelling major attack

May 18, 2013

Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar A recent gun battle with police left five armed men dead. …... read more

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NAHCON allocates 6,450 seats to Sokoto for 2013 Hajj

NAHCON allocates 6,450 seats to Sokoto for 2013 Hajj

May 18, 2013

The state government will subsidise accommodation for the pilgrims. …... read more

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Chief Imam of Jos supports emergency rule

Chief Imam of Jos supports emergency rule

May 17, 2013

The cleric insists that Muslims and Christians in the Plateau are in harmony. …... read more

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40 prisoners freed in Katsina

40 prisoners freed in Katsina

May 16, 2013

The prisoners were freed by the state government. …... read more

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Price of yam, potato soar in Jigawa

Price of yam, potato soar in Jigawa

May 14, 2013

The consumers complained of the price increase. …... read more

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Kaduna Assembly investigates conduct of medical doctors in public hospitals

Kaduna Assembly investigates conduct of medical doctors in public hospitals

May 14, 2013

Lawmakers complained about the work ethics of public doctors. …... read more

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FERMA blames contractor for delay on Kano-Gwarzo Road

FERMA blames contractor for delay on Kano-Gwarzo Road

May 14, 2013

The construction is being done by an indigenous company. …... read more

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Maiduguri University Hospital doctors still on strike- doctors’ leader

Maiduguri University Hospital doctors still on strike- doctors’ leader

May 10, 2013

The doctors said they are concerned for their safety. The doctors’ strike at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital has not been called off, the leader of... read more

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Jigawa govt. spends N12million on sun cream for 100 albinos

Jigawa govt. spends N12million on sun cream for 100 albinos

May 9, 2013

Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido The Jigawa government said on Thursday in Dutse that it spent more than N12 million in the past six years to procure... read more

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EFCC arraigns man in Zamfara over N20m scam

EFCC arraigns man in Zamfara over N20m scam

May 8, 2013

The accused allegedly obtained the money under false pretence and forgery. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned Mohammed Yusuf Dabo before... read more

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Army parades oil bunkers in Kaduna

Army parades oil bunkers in Kaduna

May 8, 2013

 The suspects have been handed over to police for investigation. Abdullahi Garba …... read more

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Kebbi saves N220m from staff audit – commissioner

Kebbi saves N220m from staff audit – commissioner

May 8, 2013

Saidu Dakingari The audit was carried out in local governments and primary schools. The Kebbi State Government has saved N220 million from the recent staff... read more

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Suspected rapist drags victim to court in Katsina

Suspected rapist drags victim to court in Katsina

May 6, 2013

The suspected rapist accused the victim of defaming his character. …... read more

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Plateau Senator wants errant soldiers punished in new peace effort

Plateau Senator wants errant soldiers punished in new peace effort

May 5, 2013

Gyang Pwajok, [Photo:newsdiaryonline] Berom and Hausa Fulani communities have agreed to forgive each other. …... read more

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Kano sacks judge, registrar for tampering with dead person’s estate

Kano sacks judge, registrar for tampering with dead person’s estate

May 3, 2013

The Kano Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday terminated the appointment of a Shari’a Court judge and registrar for alleged gross misconduct. The Public Relations... read more

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NLC condemns payment of N5, 000 salary to casual workers in Kaduna

NLC condemns payment of N5, 000 salary to casual workers in Kaduna

May 1, 2013

Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero The casual workers are sometimes under the employ of the Kaduna State government for up to 18 years. …... read more

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JTF arrests seven gunmen, rescue 4 women in Kano

JTF arrests seven gunmen, rescue 4 women in Kano

May 1, 2013

The Military Joint Task Force patrolling the streets in search of Boko Haram extremists The JTF said they made the arrest in Farawa Area of... read more

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Nigeria to provide subsidy for rice farmers in Kebbi – Minister

Nigeria to provide subsidy for rice farmers in Kebbi – Minister

May 1, 2013

Nigeria plans to ban rice importation in 2015. …... read more

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Police will compensate families of slain policemen in Jigawa attack, says AIG

Police will compensate families of slain policemen in Jigawa attack, says AIG

April 30, 2013

Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State was attacked on Saturday. …... read more

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Armed robbers, not Boko Haram, attacked Ringim, Jigawa governor says

Armed robbers, not Boko Haram, attacked Ringim, Jigawa governor says

April 29, 2013

[Photo: www.leadership.ng] The governor also confirmed that five persons were killed The Acting Governor of Jigawa state, Ahmed Gumel, said Sunday’s attack on Ringim Town... read more

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Bagega Village in Zamfara now safe for habitation — Minister

Bagega Village in Zamfara now safe for habitation — Minister

April 29, 2013

The minister said the remediation exercise was successful. …... read more

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Legislator makes for better laboratory science practice in Nigeria

Legislator makes for better laboratory science practice in Nigeria

April 29, 2013

[Photo: www.bapujiedu.org] The Plateau Speaker wants the Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientist established. …... read more

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Gunmen bomb Ringim town in Jigawa

Gunmen bomb Ringim town in Jigawa

April 29, 2013

Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader Suspected gunmen on Sunday bombed many places in Ringim town in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa, the News... read more

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Kano Govt spends N238m on mass wedding, says Kwankwaso

Kano Govt spends N238m on mass wedding, says Kwankwaso

April 28, 2013

Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso The Kano State Government said on Saturday it spent N238 million on the third batch of mass wedding for 1,000... read more

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Sokoto distributes lifesaving medicines to combat maternal, infant death

Sokoto distributes lifesaving medicines to combat maternal, infant death

April 26, 2013

 The drugs will help in the prevention of post partum hemorrhage (PPH) in women during child delivery and cord care infection among newborns. …... read more

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