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Kogi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Monday directed journalists in the state to boycott government activities to protest the unlawful arrest of one of its members, Mr Friday Ogungbemi. The directive was contained in a communiqué issued in Lokoja after an emergency congress meeting following failure of all entreaties to the state government and Department of the State Services (DSS) to secure the release of Ogungbemi. The Communiqué said that Ogungbemi, a publisher, was arrested by agents of the (DSS) on Wednesday night over alleged…

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Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (retd), the Comptroller-General of Customs, was obviously absent yesterday at the Senate’s one day public hearing on the repeal of  Customs and Excise Management Bill. Ali was invited alongside other stakeholders to be part of the public hearing, just as the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was said to have frowned on his absence when the Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, other Chief Executive Officers honoured the Senate to attend public hearings. But the Customs boss failed to come for such a very germane…

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Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, yesterday, has condemned the reports that the state government had located herdsmen involved in clashes in Southern Kaduna, so they can be compensated. Kaduna State Chairman of CAN and Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Bishop Jonathan Dodos, who addressed the press yesterday at the end of Chairman-in-Council meeting, insisted that what was going on in Southern Kaduna was ethno-religion cleansing by herdsmen in a way that was “sickening and repulsive to civilisation.” He said CAN had taken a tour of the five…

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According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, the federal government Monday said the importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders have been banned. “The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles. Adeniyi said, “The ban is sequel to a Presidential Directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria Sea Ports only. “The order takes effect from 1st January 2017. Explaining further, he said, “The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of Rice, whose imports have been banned through the land borders…

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The death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service in Lagos State has been increased to N10 million by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday. He announced this saying that his administration would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of all citizens in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja, after he was presented with two awards recently won in South Africa by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Police Command, said security and safety of the…

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Nigerian Customs Service, Tin-Can Island Command has intercepted a 20ft container of “READY TO EAT FOODS’’ like Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice, Ogbono, Yam Porridge imported from India. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bashar Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr Uche Ejesieme. Yusuf spoke with stakeholders at the SDV/SCOA Terminal while handing over the container of imported prepared foods to officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The…

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John Key, New Zealand prime minister has announced his resignation because of family pressure. Key made the announcement at his weekly press conference this afternoon. According to New Zealand, The Herald, the prime minister bowed out because his wife Bronagh asked him to do so. Key, his voice shaking with emotion, said he told his Cabinet of his decision this morning. “This is the hardest decision I’ve ever made and I don’t know what I’ll do next.” Key cited family reasons for leaving, saying the job had required great sacrifices “from…

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Kazeem Fatai, 45-year-old man, who allegedly obtained 65 goats under false pretences, and also beat up the seller, was on Monday in Lagos granted bail in the sum of N200,000. The accused, who resides at Ajegunle area of Apapa Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of stealing, assault and obtaining money under false pretences, to which he pleaded not guilty. Granting the accused bail at an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Magistrate M.A Etti, asked him to produce two sureties, among other conditions. He said the sureties must be gainfully employed and…

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