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Month: July 2023

US to welcome 5,550 new citizens at 2023 Independence Day

So far in FY 2023, USCIS has welcomed 588,900 new U.S. citizens as of June 7 and made significant progress in reducing our naturalization pending queues. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming no fewer than 5,500 new citizens in about 180 naturalisation ceremonies between June 30…

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We didn’t sack 10,800 workers employed by Ganduje – Kano govt

The accountant general said that what the new government has done so far is to attempt to correct the system for effective service delivery. Kano State Government said it had not sacked the 10,800 workers whose June salaries were stopped. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 10,800 workers were employed by the…

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Ekiti Police Commissioner resolves Okada rider’s crisis

Meanwhile, the CP said those arrested with dangerous weapons during the protest would be charged to court. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Dare Ogundare has resolved the crisis rocking commercial motorcyclists, locally known as Okada, in the state. The CP on Friday intervened in the crisis after meeting with leaders and some members…

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Lagbaja reshuffles Army, appoints more GOCs, Commanders

The redeployment in the Nigerian army is a routine exercise, particularly with the recent retirement of some senior officers. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has approved appointment and redeployment of more General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Commanders and other officers to enhance administrative and operational efficiency of the Nigerian Army. This is…

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NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine, advises airline operators

It advised all Airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja anticipates cloudy atmosphere on Saturday with intervals of sunshine over…

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Stop misleading Nigerians on university curriculum, NUC fires back at ASUU

NUC reminded ASUU that the commission was empowered by law to lay minimum standards for all universities and other institutions of higher learning in the federation. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to stop misleading Nigerians on the new varsity curriculum. The commission in a statement by…

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IGP Egbetokun reviews training curriculum to give human face to policing

Egbetokun pledged to work closely with experienced trainers, experts and community stakeholders to develop the comprehensive training programme. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the review of police training programmes and curriculum with focus on attitudinal and behavioral changes in police officers. This is to enhance professionalism, effectiveness and public trust…

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UN Security Council terminates Mail peacekeeping mission

While MINUSMA did not achieve all of its goals, Mali’s Ambassador Issa Konfourou, said the mission had made gains in such areas as human rights. The Security Council on Friday unanimously approved the complete withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces in Mali, noting that it will take six months for the final departure of the peacekeepers….

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donate-ng; a crowdfunding platform specially for Nigerians

#FeatureByDonateNG So many doubted the feasibility of a transparent crowdfunding or online fundraising platform in Nigeria with the possibility to deliver at par with world class crowdfunding portals, this birthed donate-ng. donate-ng set out on a journey eight years ago, with the hope to bridge the gap between charity organisations, charitable causes/campaigns and individuals (donors)…

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Jose Mourinho: Roma coach banned for 10 days and fined N40m after abusing Serie A referee

More sanctions have been meted out to Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho for all his troubles.

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