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President Muhammadu Buhari had written the Senate last Tuesday, nominating the seven ministers and seeking the lawmakers’ confirmation. The Senate has confirmed the seven new ministers nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. The confirmed nominees are Henry Ikechukwu – Abia State; Umana Umana – Akwa Ibom State; Ekumankama Nkama- Ebonyi State and Goodluck Opiah – Imo State. Others are Umar El-Yakub – Kano State; Ademola Adegoroye – Ondo …

Mr Olatunbosun also said the federal government removed VAT from the gas sector to maintain price stability but the middlemen continue to maximise profit by as much as 100 per cent. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has blamed ‘portfolio investors’ for the high cost of cooking gas. The president of the association, Oladapo Olatunbosun, disclosed this on Tuesday …

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Health has unveiled a policy document on safe termination of pregnancy. The 40-page policy document, tagged “Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications”, sets out guidelines for safe termination of pregnancy within the ambit of the criminal law of Lagos State. Presenting and launching the document at a …

Niger state government has declared today,(Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday), as public holidays to enable Civil Servants in the state obtain their Permanent Voters Cards,(PVC). A statement issued by Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane said the Governor, Abubaker Sani Bello also called on all Nigerlites of 18 years and above to seize the opportunity to come out  and …

Two suspected bank robbers were killed Tuesday during a shootout with police in western Canada that left six officers injured, local authorities said, adding that a possible third suspect was still missing. “This remains an ongoing police incident with the heavy police presence in the area,” said Saanich police chief Dean Duthie at a press conference. Around 11:00 am (1800 …

“The Constitution, according to the Supreme Court, says I should dress according to my religious attire…” The lawyer whose traditionalist attire has been raising eyebrows in courts, Malcolm Omirhobo, switched to the traditional legal robe Wednesday saying “the spirit said we should do normal today.” He added: “Don’t be surprised if you see me the other way tomorrow.” Mr Omirhobo, …

Benin City, Nigeria – Edo United Forum (EUF), a social cultural organization, has called on Edo State Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro to redeploy the D.P.O. in charge of Ekiadolor Police Station, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State for allegedly aiding and abetting criminal activities. The group in Press Release, jointly signed by Uwadiae Odigie, Chairman, and …

Mansfield, Mass – St. Colman Catholic Church, a historic church located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, burned to the ground in an apparent arson attack Sunday, according to the local volunteer fire department. The small, white building was known as “The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain,” and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original structure …

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a fresh application for bail by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The application was filed pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge against him by the Federal Government. Kanu, who is currently facing a seven-count charge, had in the application he filed through his …

Tension has gripped the Ogulagha community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as soldiers attached to Forcados Terminal have reportedly shot dead a youth in the community, Endurance Kalaepele. Kalaepele PUNCH Metro gathered that the 27-year-old man was allegedly shot twice by the military men while picking snails with his team of snail hunters. It was gathered that the …