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Reps Halt Dec 31 Deadline for Insurance Recapitalisation

By Sahel Standard Magazine December 8, 2020 667 0

The House of Representatives has directed the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to suspend the December 31, 2020 deadline given to Insurance and Reinsurance companies in Nigeria. The directive by NAICOM is to increase the companies minimum paid-up capital for six months beginning from January 2021 as a way of cushioning the effect of the Covid-19 […]Continue Reading

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Wike Assures Northerners, others of Safety

By Sahel Standard Magazine December 8, 2020 124 0

MEMBERS of the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) were in Port Harcourt on Monday to meet with the Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike. Their visit followed the growing insecurity triggered by the hijack of the #EndSARS protests by hoodlums suspected by security agencies as members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). NEF’s Chairman Prof. Ango […]Continue Reading

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#EndSARS: Buhari Commends Nigerian Army for Restoring Peace

By Sahel Standard Magazine December 7, 2020 92 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, commended the Nigerian Army for restoring law and order across the country. The president warned that any act of hooliganism, hidden under lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country President Buhari gave the commendation in Abuja while virtually declaring open the […]Continue Reading

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Fresh Protests: Any act of Hooliganism Will be Dealt with, Says Buhari

By Sahel Standard Magazine December 7, 2020 434 0

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, said his regime will deal decisively with “any act of hooliganism hiding behind peaceful protests.” He said although his regime believed in the rights of citizens to embark on peaceful protests, such must be done responsibly. Buhari stated these while virtually declaring open the Chief of […]Continue Reading

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#EndSARS Protest Resumes in Osogbo

By Sahel Standard Magazine December 7, 2020 142 Post a comment

Some youths under the aegis of Face of #EndSARS Movement, on Monday, held a protest in Osogbo, Osun State capital. They marched through the streets of Osogbo to the Osun State House of Assembly, demanding an audience with the leadership of the Assembly. The protesters led by Emmanuel Adebisi demanded good governance among other things. […]Continue Reading

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CNN Unsettled by our Protest Letter, says FG

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 27, 2020 580 0

The Federal Government has claimed its protest letter has unsettled international cable station CNN over its investigative report on the Lekki shootings. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed alleged the letter has left the station struggling to justify its inaccuracy. Mohammed said broadcast stations must resist the temptation of using unverified materials. Continue Reading

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#EndSARS: Nigeria Approaches UK over Proposed Sanctions

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 26, 2020 171 0

The Federal Government, yesterday, said it was in touch with officials of the British government to present its side of the #EndSARS story. This comes after the resolution of the United Kingdom Parliament to impose sanctions on some Nigerian officials over their role in the “violent suppression” of the protests. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey […]Continue Reading

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Amnesty Office Owing Contractors N71.4bn says Dikio

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 24, 2020 120 0

The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (retd) has clarified that the scheme is owing contractors N71.4bn. Dikio, who spoke in a live television programme on Tuesday, said the figure was based on the report of an investigative committee set up by the Presidency to probe the past activities of the […]Continue Reading

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Over one Million Voters for Lagos bye-Elections —INEC

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 24, 2020 253 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State says a total of 1,168,790 voters will be participating in the December 5 rescheduled Lagos East bye-elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Sam Olumekun, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday that the voters were those who possessed Permanent Voter Cards in the senatorial Continue Reading

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Oba of Benin Welcomes New Princess

By Sahel Standard Magazine November 23, 2020 126 0

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare 11, has officially announced the birth of a princess, whose birth coincides with both his birthday and coronation anniversary. A statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, and made available to journalists in Benin on Monday, said the princess was born on Oct. 20. The statement explained that […]Continue Reading