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The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has assured that it will not to allow foreigners to participate in any form of electioneering activity. Assistant Comptroller General in charge of Zone ‘C’ gave the assurance shortly after paying a courtesy visit to Yobe State Governor. He noted that operatives of the Service would ensure that non Nigerians are not allowed to participate in any form of the election process. The Assistant Comptroller […]

The Federal Government has declared Monday public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlud celebration. A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Minister of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, congratulated all Muslims for witnessing this year’s occasion. The statement advised Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues and which Prophet Muhammad. It, therefore, urged Nigerians to be security conscious, asking them to […]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has said citizens have every right to demand accountability from government on their taxes. FIRS Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, made this known during the unveiling of the Service Charter in Abuja. Nami, who noted that the right to make such a demand is subject to compliance with tax obligations, called on citizens to be fair to the government by paying their taxes. The Chairman […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed satisfaction over the release of the remaining 23 passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train. President of CAN, Daniel Okoh, commended Lois Azurfa, one of the captives who was reportedly firm in her Christian faith, despite threats by the terrorists to convert her to Islam. Okoh commended the President Muhammadu Buhari for the freedom, stressing that it signifies the efforts of the Federal Government […]

The House of Representatives has commenced probe on federal government properties in Abuja. The speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, declared the probe open during plenary session on Thursday. According to the speaker, the investigation became imperative, due to a large number of abandoned and under-utilized government properties across the country. The Speaker added that the abandoned properties if properly managed will be of immense benefit to the country.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has secured at least 20 convictions in the past one year. Director-General of the NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this at the 53rd Session of the State House Briefing in Abuja. According to Jamoh, those arrested include perpetrators of poaching, piracy and other crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. The Director added that all 20 persons convicted are serving a total of 119 […]