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Month: September 2024

Transport Employers Association dissolves Oyo branch executive

According to the statement, a committee will be constituted to pilot the affairs of the state pending when a new executive will be elected as demanded by the constitution. The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) on Wednesday dissolved the executive of its Oyo State branch. Alhaji Musa Maitakobi, Executive National President of the…

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NILDS: Democracy falls short without women in policy-making

The summit also addressed the pervasive issue of poverty, particularly its role in driving child marriage and limiting educational opportunities for girls. The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes. This assertion was made by the Director-General of NILDS,…

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Oshiomhole’s tenure branded Edo’s worst as group responds to Okpebholo

They also accused Oshiomhole of promoting thuggery, undermining the rule of law, and fostering a culture of fear and violence. The Edo South Business Forum has strongly condemned Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate, for pledging to continue the legacy of former governor Adams Oshiomhole if elected. In a scathing statement released on Tuesday,…

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Dangote Refinery: How stakeholders have responded to petrol production

Independent petroleum marketers expressed concerns over Dangote’s decision to sell its refined fuel exclusively to the NNPCL. The Dangote Refinery, on Tuesday, September 3, made history as it became the first private indigenous oil firm to refine oil legally in Nigeria for the first in more than two decades. Speaking at the unveiling of samples…

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I regret not doing fraud – Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan

He says legitimate hustling has never felt as useless as it does now. On the heels of the recent hike in NNPCL’s fuel price hike from ₦617 to ₦897, Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has expressed his regret over not doing fraud. The actor took to Instagram on September 3, 2024, stressing that running a legitimate…

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Police arrest child trafficker linked to Ghana & Benin Republic operations

The interrogation of the suspect will help to rescue other victims and arrest other gang members. The Police Command in Anambra says it has arrested a member of a gang that specialises in child trafficking. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha….

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Female security guard steals lecturer’s bag with ₦200k worth of valuables

The security guard pleaded guilty to stealing the bag. An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Wednesday, sentenced a 35-year-old security woman, Bukola Akingbade, to one-year imprisonment for stealing a lecturer’s bag containing a cellphone and other valuables. The convict, whose address was not provided, was charged with theft. She pleaded guilty to the charge….

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Kenneth Okonkwo demands Tinubu, Atiku, Obi withdraw from 2027 race

Okonkwo’s remarks come at a time when there is growing public demand for fresh leadership and effective governance. Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has called for a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 elections, urging President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to step aside. In…

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Gunmen attack 2 Plateau communities, kill 7, several others injured.

Normalcy has returned to the area, but the State security is still on the trail of those behind this dastardly act. Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Kwatas and Daffo communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau and killed seven persons. Retired Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, disclosed this to…

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Gov Eno approves ₦6.43bn for retiree payments, expands housing projects

The gesture is part of Eno’s promise to enhance retirees’ welfare. Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has approved ₦6.43 billion for the payment of gratuities and other entitlements meant for retirees in the state. Ekerete Udoh, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday that the gesture was part…

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