The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS has begun the training of some 500-border patrol officials in Kano State to control the influx of illegal aliens into the country. David Paradang, NIS controller general said the border patrol unit would work with other security agencies to ensure better border security management. He said disclosed this on Mondayat…
Sabotage not Responsible for Kaduna Airport Fire – Ortom
Samuel Ortom, supervising Minister of Aviation has debunked rumours making the rounds that the fire that gutted the Kaduna Airport last Saturday was caused by sabotage. He said the fire was caused by a technical fault. Ortom who is also the Minister of State, Trade and Investment, made this known in Kaduna on Tuesday when…
All set for Pope John XXIII and John Paul II Canonisation
Preparation is currently in top gear at the Vatican City, Rome, for a safe and smooth canonisation ceremony of (Popes) Blessed John XXIII, and John Paul II slated for April 27. TELL gathered that the Vatican has made enough accommodation arrangement for the over 800,000 pilgrims expected to throng the city for the glorification…
Faggae, Falana, Others call for Socialist system in Nigeria
Nasir Faggae, president, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and Femi Falana, SAN, have called for the creation of international network for the adoption of socialist system of government in Nigeria. They also called for the popularisation of the Cuban experience as what they called a network base for the fight against imperialism. The duo…
Boko Haram Abducts School Girls in Borno
Just as some women staged a protest to the venue of the ongoing National Conference over the killing of scores of people at the Nyaya motor park in Abuja yesterday, Boko Haram struck again in Borno State. This time around, the terrorist group abducted over 100 students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno.…
Bomb Scare at the National Assembly
Personnel of the State Security Service, SSS are currently scanning for bomb in the National Assembly complex, Abuja, the federal capital territory, FCT. Security agents had asked lawmakers and other staff in the complex to vacate the arena latest by 2.pm following reports that an explosive material was planted in the building. TELL…
Abuja Bomb Blast: What President Jonathan Said
“Let us collectively express our condolences to the bereaved families; those who suffer directly from the loss of these people. Let me also commend the security men… for their prompt action. We condole with our countrymen and women. We have to work very hard to tackle the issue of Boko Haram. Government is doing…
Fayemi Emerges Champion’s Governor Of The Year
Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State has been decorated as best Governor of the year-2013 by Champions Newspaper Limited. The event was held in Lagos on April 11. Among those who were also awarded the prestigious awards is Peter Obi, immediate past Governor of Anambra State who received award as the Igbo Man of the…
Rivers LG Building Razed
The legislative building of Ogu Bolo Local Government Area, Rivers State was today, razed by suspected hoodlums. Maureen Tamuno, the Local government chairperson expressed dismay over the incident while responding to questions by journalists. TELL learnt that whereas the suspected hoodlums who allegedly set the local government office alight were not apprehended, the security official…
UEFA Semi-final, Final Draws Released
The 2014 UEFA Champions league fixtures have been released. The draw was held at Uefa headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland by a team of UEFA officials. The first leg, which is to be played on April 22 and 23 fixtures Atletico vs Chelsea; and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich consecutively. While the return leg debacle…
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