US says it will lift visa restrictions when Nigeria improves her immigration data intelligence

WASHINGTON has outlined several conditions that must be met for it to consider lifting the current visa issuance restrictions placed on Nigerians pointing out that the ban introduced last month could be rescinded once security is beefed up.

 

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Lawmakers ask for increased security at National Assembly amid fears Boko Haram may attack

MEMBERS of Nigeria's Federal House of Representatives have asked for increased security around the National Assembly complex amid fears that terrorist sect Boko Haram may soon mount an attack against the facility.

 

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Governor Umahi asks Ebonyi traditional rulers to compile database of all herdsmen in their domains

GOVERNOR David Umahi has asked all traditional rulers across Ebonyi State to start compiling a database of all cattle herdsmen operating within their domains as part of a renewed drive to clamp down on insecurity.

 

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It is time to launch a "How We Want To Live" movement in northern Nigeria

By Ayo Akinfe

[1] Over the last week, the focus of the political debate across Nigeria has been on the north of the country. We have heard strident messages from the Emir of Kano Alhaji Lamido Sanusi and numerous other leading academics, all saying that the region is heading for an impending catastrophe unless things change soon

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EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu says they believe that Diezani stole a total of $2.5bn while in office

ACTING chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu has revealed that former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke must account for a sum total of $2.5bn that went missing under her watch when she returns to Nigeria.

 

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Oluwo of Iwo says he acted in self defence as oppressive Osun monarchs he opposes tried to blind him

OLUWO of Iwo Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has defended his recent altercation with the Agbowu of Ogbaagba Oba Dhrikulahi Akinropo saying that he acted in self-defence as he was threatened physically by other monarchs whose oppressive rule he opposes.

 

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Nigeria faces chronic drugs shortage as coronavirus threatens imports from China and India

NIGERIA is facing the prospect of a severe drugs shortage as a result of the coronavirus outbreak as it has all but suspended all trading links with China where local pharmacies buy most of their medicines from.

 

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Kelechi Nwakali finally gets his career going as Huesca say he is central to their promotion push

NIGERIAN mercurial playmaker Kelechi Nwakali could have finally got his career back on track after Spanish second division side Huesca decoded to retain his services and use him a main weapon to facilitate its promotion drive.

 

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Akwa Ibom governor buries his father in customised grave that has 24 hour power supply

AKWA Ibom's Governor Udom Emmanuel has buried his father in a elaborate ceremony that involved the extravagant casket lowered into a bespoke grave which will have 24 electricity supply throughout the year.

 

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Nigeria could double her GDP within a year if we could manage to get these 10 industrial concerns functioning again and running at full capacity

By Ayo Akinfe

(1) Okitipupa Oil Mill
(2) Oluwa Glass Company
(3) Ile-Oluji Cocoa Grinding Plant
(4) Nigerian-Romanian Wood Industries
(5) Asaba Textiles
(6) Arewa Textiles
(7) Ajaokuta Steel Mill
(8) Project Development Agency Enugu
(9) Mokwa Cattle Ranch
(10) Defence Industries Corporation Kaduna

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