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I don’t need your bribe, use them to help the needy, Buhari tells contractors
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, charged contractors who have enjoyed government patronage, as well as other privileged citizens, to use their resources to support less privileged members of the society.
La Liga Website Removes Messi From Barcelona Squad
It has been more than twenty days since Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona expired.
Creative director of the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony fired
Kobayashi’s dismissal is the latest blow to organizers of the Olympics, which is being held without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain asks Nigerian govt to explain how Kanu was arrested – report
Britain has asked Nigeria to explain where and how Nnamdi Kanu, a separatist leader who holds British citizenship, was arrested after Kanu’s lawyer alleged he had been detained and mistreated in Kenya before being sent back to Nigeria.
Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Tokunbo Abiru calls for peaceful coexistence, urges Nigerians to shun incendiary rhetoric
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA congratulates Muslims in the Senatorial district and across Nigeria on this year’s commemoration of Eid-El-Kabir sallah.
Osinbajo Canvasses Inclusive Trade To Boost ECOWAS Economy
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement necessitate more inclusive trade initiatives and expanded intra-regional trade.
Viral Lagos Amputee Water Hawker Set To Open Water Factory
Viral Lagos amputee water hawker, Mary Daniel, on Saturday announced the construction of her water factory, which would be named after her.
Senate okays electoral offences commission, 20-year jail for ballot box snatching
The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the all-important bill seeking to establish the Electoral Offences Commission. The passage makes snatching of ballot boxes an electoral offence that attracts a 20-year jail term.
Stakeholders task research institutes to develop improved coconut varieties
Stakeholders in Lagos State's Coconut value chain have called on the Nigeria Institute for Oil-Palm Research (NIFOR) and other similar institutes to conduct continuous research and development on improved varieties of coconut with a lesser gestation period.
Electoral Act: Senate president, House speaker complain of harassment
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has cried out over the continuous harassment of his private telephone number and that of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, following plans by the National Assembly to yank off electronic transmission of results in the ongoing Electoral Amendment Bill.