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Month: September 2023

UNICAL VC receives investigative panel report on suspended Dean

The VC added that the work was done objectively and all stakeholders were allowed to speak their minds Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, has formally received the report of the investigative panel set up to probe allegations of improprieties against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of Law Faculty. Receiving the…

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Nigerian Army General bags Guinea-Bissau National Award

Gusau said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, had commended Grema for making Nigeria proud. President Umaro Embaló of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau has decorated Brig.-Gen. Al-Hassan Grema of the Nigerian Army, with the National Order of Merit, Cooperation and Development Medal of his country. Brig.-Gen. Grema was the pioneer Force Commander,…

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TCN restores power supply to Kebbi after 2 weeks of darkness

Mbah also appreciated all stakeholders for their understanding, sympathy, support and prayers throughout the challenging period. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored bulk power supply to Birnin Kebbi and its environs. Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, said this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi. “Power supply was restored today Sept….

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Customs intercepts 105 wild birds worth ₦24m in Badagry

The Controller said that those doing the illicit business would continue to be intercepted and arrested so long as they refuse to stay off the Lagos – Abidjan corridor. The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Saturday said that it had intercepted 105 wild birds being smuggled through the Seme-Badagry Expressway. The…

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Southeast leaders, governors, reiterate call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

While congratulating President Bola Tinubu for his victory at the polls, Eze appealed to him to accommodate more Igbos in his administration. South-East Leaders and Governors have reiterated the call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to reduce the security challenges in the region….

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Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning for Nigeria – Wike

Wike promised to collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure harmony among citizens and to work hard to actualise the founding fathers’ vision for the country. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)has advised Nigerians to explore the path of dialogue in resolving the country’s numerous challenges. Wike said this at a Public…

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Tribunal affirms Kefas as Taraba governor, throws out NNPP petition

The NNPP and its gubernatorial candidate had filed a petition before the tribunal seeking the cancellation of the election alleging that it was characterised by irregularities. The Taraba Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jalingo, on Saturday upheld the election of Gov. Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), as the governor of the…

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Allocation of bed spaces to students yet to begin – UNILAG

The school management said information on the cost of bed spaces, for instance, can be found on the university’s website. The University of Lagos says it has not started the allocation of bed spaces to students for the 2023/2024 academic session, contrary to reports in some sections of the media. This is contained in a…

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Erisco Foods owner insists powerful syndicate behind tomato paste review

According to Umeofia, the so-called review of ‘Nagiko Tomato Mix’ by Egodi, showed her total lack of knowledge of the ingredients used in the making of tomato paste. The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Erisco Foods Ltd., Chief Eric Umeofia, says that a powerful syndicate keen on killing his company is behind the “false…

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Police rescue 8 kidnapped Christian worshippers in Ondo

Odunlami-Omisanya said those rescued were seven women and one man, while efforts were on to rescue others unhurt. The Ondo State Police Command on Saturday said it had rescued eight Christian worshippers who were kidnapped on Friday afternoon by gunmen at Elegbeka in Ose Local Government Area of the state. The abducted persons are members…

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