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Month: July 2023

Enugu govt confirms arrest of sit-at-home enforcers, asks schools to open

Simon Ekpa had declared one week sit-at-home in the South East to press for the release of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government. The Enugu State Government says it has tracked down some hoodlums who were enforcing illegal weeklong sit-at-home in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia,…

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Gov Lawal reduces Zamfara ministries from 28 to 16

The governor urged people of the state to support government policies and programmes. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Thursday signed an executive order reducing the state ministries from 28 to 16 to improve quality services. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau by the Director General, Media and Communication, office of the…

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Nigeria’s Commissioner for Insurance Thomas elected OAISA President

Salami said that Thomas’ election, alongside his Vice-President, Issouf Traore of Cote D’ Ivoire, was ratified at the General Assembly of the body at Tunis in Tunisia. The Commissioner for Insurance in Nigeria, Sunday Thomas, has been elected as the President of the Organisation of African Insurance Supervisory Authorities (OAISA). Rasaaq Salami, Spokesperson, National Insurance…

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Daniel: Ex-Ogun gov forfeits monthly pension after crossing to Senate

Daniel said he has never benefited from any welfare packages be it medical, furniture, or transportation since he left office 12 years ago. Former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has announced his decision to forfeit his monthly pension of over ₦676,000 after becoming a senator of the Federal Republic. Daniel served as a two-term…

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Reps asks FG to implement 10% jobs for persons with disabilities

The House while further adopting the motion also urged all relevant security agencies to commence full enforcement of the provisions of the Act. The House of Representatives has urged the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) to implementation the 10 per cent job reservation in Federal Ministries Department and Agencies (NDAs) of Government for…

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Dolla Video: APC asks Ganduje not to honour anti-graft body’s invitation

APC further explained that similar scenario was played to scuttle the former governor’s chance of securing ticket for the party’s gubernatorial election in 2019. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has urged immediate past governor Abdullahi Ganduje not to honour the invitation extended to him by the state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission…

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Goje appeals judgement on dismissal from APC, files stay of execution

Goje was dismissed by the APC Kashere Ward in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State over allegations of anti-party activities. A former governor of Gombe State, Mohammed Danjuma Goje, has filed an appeal against the judgement affirming his dismissal from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District also filed…

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Physically challenged man hacked to death in Ogun

According to her, the family members only returned to meet his lifeless body in the pool of his blood. The Ogun Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adekunle Ajayi, a 62- year-old physically challenged man, reportedly hacked to death by suspected assailants. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed…

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Police dismiss officer for alleged stealing of day-old baby

According to her, she was given ₦185,000 and threatened by Ukpabio never to return for the child or he will arrest her and take the remaining two children from her. The Police Command in Lagos State has approved the dismissal of Insp. Samuel Ukpabio, over alleged baby theft. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced…

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Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over rival app Threads

Twitter alleged that Meta poached some of its sacked staff who are still in possession of some trade secrets. Controversial microblogging platform, Twitter, has threatened to drag its competitor, Meta, to court over the latter’s newly-launched rival app, Threads. On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, rolled out Threads,…

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