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Oshiomhole urges Labour to revisit management of Contributory Pension funds

The ex-Governor alleged that Federal & State Govt were borrowing from pension funds at a low interest rate, breaching concept of establishing contributory pension scheme. Sen Adams Oshiomhole has called on organised Labour to revisit the management of the Contributory Pension Funds. Oshiomhole said this at the 8th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Academic…

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Kano Police arrest 15 suspects, recover 20 stolen vehicles

The arrest and recovery of the stolen vehicles were as a result of the command’s commitment to ending all forms of criminality in the state. The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday announced the arrest of 15 suspects and recovery of 20 stolen vehicles in different parts of the state. This is contained in a…

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The complete Detty December checklist

What to know before heading out this season. Across the world, Nigerians in the diaspora are already preparing for the fleet of marathon events that have been aptly dubbed Detty December. Already, the streets of Lagos and social media timelines have begun to get crowded with posts from I Just Got Backs (IJGBs), excitedly announcing…

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Death toll from accidental bombing of Kaduna villagers rises to 120

The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isah Sanusi, said over 120 persons died in the incident. The death toll from the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri community in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has increased to 120 according to Amnesty International. Survivors of the incident recounted that the military bombed them twice….

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Opposition party commends Sanwo-Olu’s achievements

He specifically praised the inauguration of the Lagos Blue Line Rail for commercial operation. The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Lagos State has extended commendations to the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for its notable strides in transportation, security, health, education, and human capital development. Adekunle Mode-Adenipebi, the Lagos State ZLP Chairman and the party’s…

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NCoS launches bread production initiative for inmates, public

Inmates undergoing bakery training would receive a stipend as an incentive under the earning scheme. Enhancing rehabilitation and skills acquisition, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Zone G, Benin, has initiated the large-scale production of bread for inmates and the public alike. The official handover of the bakery to the concessionaire, First Global Hakitekt Bread Bakery…

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Arrest warrants out for new CBN governor, accountant general, others over alleged fraud

Agbedi said that the arrest warrant had become inevitable following the attitude of the invitees. The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petiton has issued warrant of the arrest on the Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein and 17 others for refusing to appear before it to answer…

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Nigeria’s quest to switch to solar energy strengthened at COP28

Nigeria has partnered with three firms to consolidate its quest to switch to sustainable energy sources. The 28th Conference of Parties at Expo 2020 in Dubai has boosted Nigeria’s quest to switch to solar energy systems as the country succeeded in signing an MoU with foreign firms to build a mega solar manufacturing plant in…

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NGO urges Nigerians to rally behind Tinubu’s economic recovery initiatives

Addressing the devaluation of the Naira, Shonekan proposed tapping into Nigeria’s abundant natural resources to strengthen the currency. The GBS-Alliance for Africa Economic Development Initiative (GBS-AAEDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Florida, USA, has called on Nigerians to throw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s economic programmes. Bola Shonekan, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of GBS-AAEDI, conveyed…

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Swallow pills of reality – Shettima replies Obi, defends ₦15 billion expenditure

Vice President Shettima’s Spokesman responds to Obi’s criticisms. Vice President Kashim Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, has responded to recent criticisms from Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. The uproar centers around the government’s allocation of ₦15 billion for the renovation of the Vice President’s residences in Lagos and Abuja, a…

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