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Month: January 2024

Enugu begins physical verification of LG staff to fish out ghost workers

NAN reports that the State Government Thursday concluded the online registration exercise for all the Local Government workers in the state. The Enugu State Government says it has begun the physical verification of local government workers in the state to fish out ghost workers and ensure an effective and productive workforce. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the…

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Woman in court for allegedly causing neighbour’s miscarriage

The Chief Magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦100,000 with two sureties in like sum. The police in Lagos on Friday arraigned one Olabisi Oyebolu, 34, who allegedly beat up her neighbour and caused her to lose pregnancy. The defendant, a businesswoman, resides at 33, Oluyeye St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos State. She…

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First Lady pledges to address environmental sustainability, gender equality

She re-emphasised that the goal of the Tinubu administration, which the RHI was supporting, was to ensure that women in Nigeria are engaged in productive activities. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has pledged to address environmental sustainability and eradication of gender inequality through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). This is contained in a statement by Busola…

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Odu’a Investment moves to list on Nigerian Exchange

The company was established to hold and manage the industrial and commercial assets of companies. Odu’a Investment Company Ltd. (OICL) on Friday began discussions with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) to be listed and raise capital from investors. Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman of the company, said this at the closing gong ceremony by the…

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Dangote Refinery begins registration of distributors

The statement said that the refinery was designed for 100 per cent Nigerian crude, with the flexibility to process other crudes. The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for its products, a statement by the outfit said on Friday in Lagos. According to the statement, members of three prominent associations that…

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Mutfwang lauds Tinubu’s respect for judiciary

On security, Mutfwang said that the situation was under control as security agencies and the state government were putting up strong surveillance to fish out the perpetrators of evil. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has commended President Bola Tinubu’s respect for the judiciary demonstrated in his non-interference in Supreme Court judgments on governorship tussles. Mutfwang…

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You disrespected your teammates, Cameroon and Africa — Emmanuel Adebayor slams Onana

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has blasted Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana for having no respect for his country.

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They can win the trophy — Cristiano Ronaldo predicts Champions League winners

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted the winners of this year’s UEFA Champions League.

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Police arrest 38 for protesting Supreme Court judgment on Nasarawa election

The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the Supreme Court had on Friday, affirmed the victory of Gov. Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor of the state. The Police Command in Nasarawa says it has arrested 38 protesters in Lafia for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment which…

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Adeyanju slams Wike over rising insecurity in Abuja

The activist accused the minister of taking the security issues in Abuja with levity. Human Rights Activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has blasted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike over rising insecurity, kidnapping, maiming and killings in Abuja. In a statement released to journalists, Adeyanju asked Wike to concentrate…

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