FG Says Open Defecation Would Be Outlawed By 2025

The Minister for Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu has disclosed that open defecation would be outlawed in Nigeria by 2025.

Suleiman stated this while speaking at an event to mark the World Water day organized by Procter and Gamble and Global Citizen in Abuja on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Speaking at the event, Suleiman noted that the Federal Government would also provide safe drinking water and ensure proper sanitation across the country.
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Two Sentenced to Death for Robbing Night Club in Ado Ekiti

An Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced two persons, Adedayo Oluwayemi 27 and Daramola Seyi 23, to death for robbing a night club in the state capital.

Justice John Adeyeye, who handed down the sentence, held that the duo was guilty of the two-count charge of armed robbery and conspiracy preferred against them.

The judge found them guilty of violating Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap C16 Laws of Ekiti State 2012 and Section 1(2) (b) of Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act Laws of the Federation 2014.
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Polls: Usani Denies Working Against APC

The Minister of Niger Delta Usani Uguru Usani has denied reports in some quarters that he worked against his own party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the just concluded governorship election in Cross Rivers state.

Usani denied the reports during an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

According to him, the alleged misconception about working with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party was a cheap blackmail aimed at tarnishing his reputation by desperate politicians afraid of his rising political profile.
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Kwara State Emir Passes On

The Emir of Patigi in Patigi local government area of Kwara state, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta-Umar has been confirmed dead.

It was gathered that the Emir died in Abuja on Tuesday night after a brief illness.

The news of his death was confirmed in a message by Muritala Raheem, Personal Assistant to the Emir of Ilorin and the Chairman of the state’s Council of Emirs and Obas.
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why should it take 6yrs to outlaw?!