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2 Pilgrims from Plateau missing in Israel

C Mac November 26, 2015

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Nazareth – Two members of the Plateau pilgrimage contingent are missing, the Acting Secretary of the state Pilgrims Board, Mrs Hassana Ayika, has confirmed. Ayika in Nazareth, Israel, on Wednesday said that the two persons, a man and a woman, were said to have gone missing at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Ayika said […]

World Bank To Spend $52m To Construct 300 Rural Roads In Plateau State, Nigeria

Friday Bako November 1, 2017

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The World Bank says it has earmarked 52 million U.S. dollars for the construction of over 300 rural roads in Plateau, under its Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project . Mr Tesfa Michael, the Head of RAAMP, said this yesterday in Jos, during an assessment visit, in the lead-up to the project implementation. He said […]

Buhari Likely To Head Ministry of Petroleum

C Mac June 3, 2015

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There are speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari will keep the petroleum minister portfolio for himself in the new cabinet rather than trust anyone else with the ministry, which currently contributes over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s revenue. Reuters quoted some close associates of the President as saying this on Tuesday. One long-standing associate of Buhari, […]

PLSG to spend N1.1 billion on the demolition of Jos Main Market

viewpointnigeria April 15, 2019

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The Plateau state commissioner of Commerce and Industries, Yakubu Idi has said that the proposed demolition of the Jos Main Market will gulp a whooping N1.1 billion because it is located within the main business district, with lots of houses and offices. Addressing newsmen, Idi said experts were contacted from overseas and they have undertaken […]

51-Year-Old George Weah Wins Liberia’s Presidential Election, Wins 13 of the 15 Counties

Friday Bako December 27, 2017

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George Weah announced President-elect of Liberia Former Ballon d’Or winner, George Weah, has been announced as the President-elect of Liberia, West Africa. The 51-year-old former World Footballer of the Year won thirteen out of fifteen counties. His 73-year-old opponent and current vice president, Joseph Boakai got only two counties. Weah becomes the 25th President of […]

Boston bombing trial: Death sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – BBC

C Mac May 16, 2015

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A US jury has sentenced Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death by lethal injection. Three people were killed and 260 were injured when Tsarnaev, now 21, and his brother placed bombs at the finishing line of the Boston Marathon in 2013. Tsarnaev is likely to be moved to a federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, […]

Breaking News: Massive Explosion at Kano Central Mosque during Juma’at prayers

C Mac November 28, 2014

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Massive at the Kano central mosque -several people have been reported dead with scores injured. Reports confirm that several people were seen running away from the mosque after the blast and severe traffic congestion has closed off all roads. This Mosque is the place where the Emir of Kano and top Government functionaries normally worships […]

ZIMBABWE COUP: PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR CALM AND RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION IN ZIMBABWE

Friday Bako November 15, 2017

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR CALM AND RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION IN ZIMBABWE President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm, peace and respect for the constitution in Zimbabwe. The President urged all political and military stakeholders in Zimbabwe to avoid any action that may plunge the country into unnecessary conflict and impact […]

French election: Emmanuel Macron (39 years old) and Marine Le Pen (48 years old) to fight for Presidency in run-off

Friday Bako April 24, 2017

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Centrist Emmanuel Macron has gone through to the second round of the French election, where he will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Mr Macron, a former banker, is seen as a political newcomer – and ran without the backing of an established party. After topping Sunday’s vote, he is now favourite to win the […]

Gambia’s president flies back home after attempted coup

C Mac December 31, 2014

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Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh said he was returning home from Chad late on Tuesday, after gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in the Gambian capital of Banjul last night. The government denied reports of an attempted coup, but a diplomat said unknown gunmen had attacked Gambia’s State House. Although shooting had died down, a senior […]

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