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Gunmen kidnap pastor, daughter, 15 others during church service in Kaduna

By AdvocateNews on 20/05/2019 07:36:42 AM

A cleric with the ECWA church, Zaria District Church Council and his daughter were abducted by unknown gunmen on Sunday. Fifteen other members of the church were also kidnapped. The Chairman......more

Atiku demands N500m, written apology from Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie, for ‘tweeting lies’ about him

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 5:20:08 PM

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded N500m and a written apology from an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on social......more

Gov. Obiano congratulates UNIZIK new VC, assures him of assistance .

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 5:08:31 PM

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has congratulated the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Charles Esimone, calling his appointment most deserving. Professor Esimone beat 37 other......more

Enugu Govt approves further works on Int’l Conference Centre

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 4:10:57 PM

…approves extension works on road, court building projects The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, in furtherance of its concerted efforts to ensure the completion of the hitherto abandoned......more

Don’t expect stable electricity until Discos recapitalise – TCN boss

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 09:25:52 AM

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Usman Mohammed, has said that power distribution companies have to recapitalise before the country can have a stable electricity grid. He spoke with Punch......more

Sirika commends Enugu State moves to improve safety at Enugu Airport

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 08:51:45 AM

Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika Saturday commended the government of Enugu State for responding immediately to call by the federal government that obstacles around the Akanu Ibiam Airport ,Enugu be......more

2019 polls: Israeli firm spread propaganda, manipulated Nigerian voters – Facebook

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 08:30:45 AM

Facebook has announced that it had removed a set of 265 Facebook and Instagram assets, created by a Tel Aviv, Israel-based Archimedes Group for interfering with elections, which included the recent......more

Boko Haram, herdsmen fighting to islamize Nigeria, Africa – Obasanjo

By AdvocateNews on 19/05/2019 08:16:04 AM

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday decried the deadly activities of Boko Haram and herdsmen in the country. He stated that the challenges have grown beyond what Nigeria alone could tackle......more

Kano Police intercept 303 cartons of Tramadol worth N2bn

By AdvocateNews on 18/05/2019 08:03:40 AM

Kano State Police Command yesterday made a big haul, following the seizure of 303 cartons of hard drugs, comprising of tramadol tablets, valued at N1 billion. Briefing reporters at the Police......more

FG to demolish Murtala Muhammed airport

By AdvocateNews on 18/05/2019 07:42:51 AM

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, yesterday hinted that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) would be brought down to construct another one. Sirika, who said the project would be......more

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