Sentences with phrase «told nan»

He also told NAN that Police personnel were on the field collecting detailed information on the incident.

Eyewitnesses told NAN that the padlocks were later destroyed to allow judicial workers into the premises.

«Ambode has failed in purposeful governance, what we see is propaganda and project planet, the people desire change, which is PDP,» Gani told NAN.

The chairman of the commission, Dr AbdulRahman Ajidagba, told NAN after monitoring the conduct of the election in some polling units in llorin, that the commission was satisfied with the exercise.

An eyewitness told NAN that the gunmen stormed the premises of the three courts which were about 500 meters away from state police headquarters around 8 am.

Mr Uthman Olayinka, General Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), LASPOTECH chapter, told NAN that the strike began at noon as directed.

«Let us be law - abiding and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the success of the military operation in the state,» he told NAN.

Sen Hope Uzodinma in a telephone interview told NAN that there was no hitch during the conduct of the election, adding that the congress in Imo indicated that democracy is growing in Imo.

Mr Liberty Dan, a public affairs commentator, told NAN that the speed at which the budget was passed, showed that the lawmakers were «indeed a mere rubber stamp» to the executive arm.

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Petra Onyegbule, told NAN in Lokoja that the late Ameh and four others in the State Pension Board were sacked due to alleged misappropriation of Pensioners» fund.

Alhaji Salisu Haro, the Information Officer of Daura Local Government Area, also told NAN that the local council was conscious of the rumour, stressing that it was a mere political gimmick fabricated by enemies of progress.

The president's sister, popularly called Amadodo, told NAN that while in Saudi Arabia, she communicated with Buhari every 10 hours.

Flamingoes» coach Bala Nikyu told NAN in Abuja on Friday that all the players who were in the team for the second round of the qualifiers were expected in camp.

When contacted, Mr Ola Adebanji, the Arik Air Communication Manager, told NAN that ticket refund was normal practice in the airline business.

I will just go back home,» a young voter, Ben Iorshaher, told NAN.

At the Adikpo market square, Ityo Atoakaa, ACC, Hausa Quarters, St Andrew and Mbaamander polling units in Adikpo, some voters, who said that they arrived the polling point at 7 am, told NAN that they were frustrated and had given up.

JAMB spokesman told NAN that the initiative for use of the platform to register candidates for the UTME was in line with the Board's policy to ensure standards operation.

The Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, told NAN in Abuja that the committee confirmed that the letter was issued by the Commission.

One of the four armed policemen, who accompanied the operatives on the operation and did not want to be named, told NAN that their presence around the house was to ensure that there was no breakdown of law and order.

Another beneficiary, Mr Jacob Sunday, told NAN that he was grateful for the kind gesture of the state government.

Mr Felix Afolayan, Electoral Officer, (KWASIEC) in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, told NAN that the commission had enough materials to go round the polling booths.

Alhaji Satomi Ahmad, Chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency, told NAN that one suicide bomber detonated her Improvised Explosive Device (IED), at about 12:00 a.m. on Saturday in Alakaramtii area in Jere area of Maiduguri.

Meanwhile, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association Election Working Group told NAN in Onitsha that the poll began on a good note.

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nneamaka Achebe, told NAN that the unimpressive turnout in Onitsha was because the majority of the people working and doing business in Onitsha were not residents of the area.

Mr Olayinka Abioye, General Secretary, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), told NAN that the union had not suspended the strike but decided not to disrupt flight operations at the airport.

Edochie, who was a guest at a seminar to end violence against children, told NAN that she was sexually violated at a young age by a family friend.

The hostel's representative, Miss Christiana Azi, told NAN that students lost everything, «including original copies of their credentials, clothes, foodstuffs and other valuables.»

Another member of the defence team, Olayinka Dansalami, told NAN that Shuaibu had a hope of even a lighter sentence and that his legal team was not resting on its efforts.

Not exact matches

Dr Jones Taiwo, the Head of Clinical Services (HCS) of FMC Lokoja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Sunday that the female patient had been transferred to Irua General Hospital in Edo for further test to confirm if her disease was Lassa fever.

Onyekpere, who is the Lead Director, Centre for Social Justice, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that dedicating such a huge amount of money showed that the country was indeed, heavily indebted.

Mr Sunday Iyama, the Sector Commander of FRSC in Ebonyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakiliki that it would also intensify patrols and enlightenment campaigns for motorists.

Akinlaja told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that Ekweremadu used common sense to avert further consequences over the incident.

Onyekachi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilorin that she was only disappointed that the officer denied ever meeting her until she brought the matter before the Kwara Police Command.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that two of the accused persons — Kolawole Babalola and Muniru Olaniran — had in separate testimonies told the court that EFCC investigators threatened to kill them if they failed to admit to committing the fraud.

The former president of the National Union of Students also reveals his «very left wing» nan was involved in an occupation of County Hall in the 1980s and tells how he once «threw a brick at one of the Murdoch vans» during the Wapping strike.

Mr Mike Ibitoye, the Chairman of the Union «s chapter in the province, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Cape Town, South Africa, that the Nigerians were shot by unidentified assailants.

The corps» Spokesman, DSC Adamu Shehu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Wednesday that the suspect was arrested in Buji Local Government Area of the state.

Kingsley - Sundaye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Eket that one of the petrol stations operated discreetly and illegally with neither a name nor operational licence from DPR.

«We are happy that the appellate court saw reasons with the decision of the lower court and upheld it by dismissing the appeal of Gov. Lalong,» he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

One of the riders told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the boys were students because they were in their school uniforms.

The Spokesman of the Jigawa Police Command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, that Mamman, is a resident of Duhuwa village in Kiyawa local government area.

An eye witness, who gave his name Alhaji Salisu Sani, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred when an articulated vehicle took wrong overtaking that resulted in collision by the two vehicles.

Igwilo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday that the party's candidate, Chief Osita Chidoka was the most qualified from the array of candidates in the race.

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Uwa, also Managing Director of Dermo Impex Limited, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that President Muhammadu Buhari - led administration would make history with the project.

The Command's spokesman, Mukhtar Aliyu told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Kaduna that no arrest has been made, but that efforts were on to track down the killers.