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AllAfrica News: Nigeria

• Police Accused of Raiding Family Planning Clinic
  [allAfrica] Activists in Nigeria have accused police officers of raiding a Marie Stopes clinic in Lagos on May 21. The officers reportedly "harassed the health workers and patients and took away confidential client information".
  
  
• 'Lawmakers Will Support Stronger Commodities Exchange'
  [Guardian] Abuja -The National Assembly has assured the Nigerian Commodities Exchange (NCX), of its desire to formulate quality legislation that will give more impetus to its activities to foster more economic growth and development for the nation.
  
  
• Stop Mocking the Dead, Political Parties Hit At PDP Over Comments On Insecurity
  [Vanguard] The Association of Political Parties in Nigeria (APPN) has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from mocking the dead by politicizing and trivialising national security in a bid to gain public sympathy.
  
  
• Ibom Air - Another Feather In Governor Udom Emmanuel's Investment Cap
  [Vanguard] Many, among them corporate bodies and economic state actors, do not consider investing in aviation business an option. The reason for this is not far-fetched. That line of investment is not only hugely volatile, but also capital intensive. But it is an area of business that rakes in mega-bucks to those who creatively invest in it. For instance in 2017, the global airline industry was projected to have great promise to deliver a net profit of USD 38.4 billion in 2018 alone. The International Airport Transpo
  
  
• 'Gas-Fired Power Generation Most Economically Viable for Nigeria'
  [Guardian] Considering the amount of stranded gas that can be utilised for domestic consumption and the nation's energy challenges, stakeholders in the gas sector have said gas-fired power generation represents the most economically viable and immediate means to fuel Nigeria's energy needs.
  
  
• Dogara - House Under My Leadership Gave Buhari's Government Maximum Support
  [This Day] The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed that the House, under his leadership, cooperated with the executive arm of the federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari by giving speedy consideration and passage to legislation and other requests forwarded by the president that would fast-track implementation of the administration's policies and plans.
  
  
• Nigeria's Assets in UK Not At Risk, Says AGF
  [This Day] Abuja -Nigeria's assets in the UK are not at risk of being seized over judgment fine, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, has said.
  
  
• Nigerian Entertainers Care Less About Their Health - Ibinabo
  [Premium Times] Nollywood actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has said it is worrisome that Nigerian entertainers give little or no attention to their health.
  
  
• Magu Seeks Artists, Comedians' Support Against 'Yahoo Boys'
  [Vanguard] Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged Nigerian artistes and comedians to join the anti-graft agency in the fight against corruption, particularly internet fraud, and to lend their voices to the commission's anti-corruption fight.
  
  
• CBN's Moves to Cap Treasury Bills Investment Unsettle Banks
  [This Day] Lagos and Benin City -The moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to limit commercial banks' investment in treasury bills and federal government bonds have started causing disquiet in the banking industry.
  
  
• Nigeria Long Overdue for National Fleet - NIMASA DG
  [Daily Trust] The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said Nigeria is long overdue for an active national fleet.
  
  
• Fresh Controversy Greets Naira Marley's Incarceration
  [Vanguard] Controversies trailing the incarceration of Nigerian street music rapper, Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley, following a Federal High Court's order to remand him in prison pending the consideration of his bail application on May 30, 2019, are beginning to get messy as a fan has threatened to assassinate Ruggedman and former Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, if the rapper is eventually sentenced to prison.
  
  
• Speakership Tussle - Fresh Suit Seeks to Disqualify Gbajabiamila
  [Vanguard] Abuja -The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has been asked to disqualify Femi Gbajabiamila from vying to become Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th National Assembly.
  
  
• Arsenal Defender Shuns England for Nigeria
  [Vanguard] Highly-rated Arsenal defender Joseph Olowu has ended speculation about the country he will represent internationally by choosing to play for Nigeria.
  
  
• Mavin Record's Rema Sounds Like Wizkid - Fans
  [Vanguard] Some fans of Mavin Record's latest signee, Rema say he sings like Afropop star, Wizkid.