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NASENI, lawmaker train female automobile mechanic, 39 others

Sahel Standard February 20, 2019 0

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja The National Agency for Science Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and a member representing Langtang North/Langtang South of Plateau State at National Assembly, Hon. Beni Lar have trained no fewer than forty youths including a female on renewable energy (solar) and

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FG probes alleged trafficking of Pangolin Scales, Ivory Tusks to Vietnam, Hong Kong

Sahel Standard February 20, 2019 0

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja The Federal Government has said it has initiated investigations into the seizure of over 2,500 kilograms of Pangolin Scales by the Vietnamese Customs Service‎. It also said 600 kilograms of Ivory Tusks; 8,200 kilograms of Pangolin scales and 2,000 kilograms of Ivory Tusks alleged to have originated from Apapa, Seaport, Lagos, […]

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Nobody should dare Nigeria’s sovereignty, Buratai warns

Sahel Standard February 20, 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai has warned some politicians and those undermining the sovereignty of Nigeria to stop the act with immediate effect. Buratai stated this at Army headquarters at a Press briefing ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections following the postponement of the poll which was supposed to have […]

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Yoruba youths back Buhari over comments on ballot box snatchers

Sahel Standard February 20, 2019 0

The Progressive Yoruba Youths (PYY) has backed president Muhammadu Buhari over strict measures put in place against Nigerians plotting to jeopardise the forthcoming elections. President Buhari, had on Monday during the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) caucus meeting threatened to come hard on those with plans to rig the elections. The president’s warning didn’t

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Onnoghen: SAN wants Malami to show evidence for $30,000 bribe allegation

Sahel Standard February 20, 2019 0

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja A legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Joe Agi, (SAN) has challenged the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami to come up with evidence to support his claim that the $30,000 traced to the account of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen […]

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More reactions trail Obasanjo’s support for Atiku, election postponement

Sahel Standard February 19, 2019 0

The controversy trailing endorsement of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his erstwhile deputy and People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alh. Atiku Abubakar has not gone down as Nigerians in diaspora expressed disappointment over the move. The Association of Nigerian Scholars in the Diaspora (ANSD) in a communiqué jointly signed by its President and

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Knocks, as Buhari orders security to deal with ballot box snatchers ruthlessly

Sahel Standard February 19, 2019 0

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja Nigerians and opposition political parties have berated President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that any politician that decides to sponsor political thugs to course trouble or to snatch ballot boxes in the rescheduled elections will be doing so at the expense of his life. The President made this known at the All […]

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OPINION: Why 2019 Presidential election cannot be rigged

Sahel Standard February 19, 2019 0

By Faith Berewa Those who think INEC boss has been compromised and that President Buhari, his handlers and the All Progressive Congress have a formidable plan for rigging the 2019 presidential election should have a rethink. APC, The Cabal and President Buhari cannot compromise the INEC to tamper with votes in these 2019 presidential elections. […]

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Applying Chinese Economic Model in Africa

Sahel Standard February 19, 2019 0

To develop the economy, a stable political environment is necessary. There would be no economic development or improvement of people’s livelihood without stability. Countries should achieve mutual understanding, actively build trust, and create a peaceful and stable environment for economic developmen

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Poll: Group wants Nigerians to reject Obasanjo’s support for Atiku

Sahel Standard February 18, 2019 0

Nigerians across the globe have been asked to stand up against the alleged plots by former President Olusegun Obasanjo over bid to back his erstwhile deputy, Alh. Atiku Abubakar ahead of Saturday’s elections. A group of Concerned Nigerians in the Diaspora under the auspices of Arise Nigeria, stated this on Monday. It claimed that the […]