NYSC DG says the ban on wearing of hijab in camps will not be lifted

Members of Muslim Youths in Da’wah on Tuesday had a peaceful protest at the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps in Abuja against the ban on the use of hijab by female Muslim corps members, especially during orientation camps.
However the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier-General, Johnson Olawumi, insisted on the ban, saying it was “for security reasons” and will not be lifted.

Tor Tiv dies at 71

The chairman of the Benue Traditional Council and the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv, the Tor Tiv, Alfred Torkula, has passed on.

Kogi Governor, Idris Wada, sacks 15 LG chairmen for defecting to APC

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi on Tuesday removed 15 chairmen of local governments from office for defecting to the rival All Progressives Congress (APC)

$5.2b fine: Buhari to determine MTN’s fate

Communications Technology Minister Adebayo Shittu yesterday said the Federal Government had no intention of bending the rules to allow MTN go unpunished over the subscriber identity module (SIM) card infractions that earned it a N1.4trillion ($5.2billion) fine.

Blockmakers endorse Dangote Cement’s N300m promo

The President, Block Makers Association of Nigeria, Chief Rashidi Adebowale has assured the Management of Dangote Cement that his association is solidly behind the company in its efforts at enriching 3,783 of its customers and make two Nigerians millionaires daily.

Driver escapes as container crushes bus

It was a lucky escape for a driver yesterday when a container fell on his bus in Ilasamaja, Mushin, Lagos.The driver, Sunday Eneche and his motor boy jumped out of the bus before it was crushed by the container which fell off a trailer.

Senate probes fuel scarcity

The Senate on Tuesday asked its committee on petroleum to investigate all issues associated with the current scarcity of petroleum products in the country.

Sabotage, theft undermining power supply – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that sabotage and theft of gas were undermining the efforts of the government to increase power supply in the country.

Man City confirm plans to design new club badge following consultation with supporters

Manchester City are to design a new club crest following a consultation with their fans.

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