Thisday Newspaper News Today Wednesday 30th October 2019
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CPJ: Nigeria among 13 Worst Countries in Unsolved Journalists’ Murders
Nigeria is among the 13 worst countries where killings of journalists have remained unsolved, a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) published yesterday has stated. Nigeria has five unsolved cases over the last 10 years, the report noted. “The 13 countries that make up the list of the world’s worst impunity offenders represent
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50 Dead, Dozens Hospitalised as Yellow Fever Hits Katsina
Francis Sardauna in Katsina A strange disease suspected to be yellow fever, has reportedly killed no fewer than 50 people in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State within 21 days. The disease broke out in Kogware and Ungwan Sarka communities when five victims suddenly lost consciousness before they were rushed to the council’s general
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Buhari Seeks Senate’s Nod for 16-man NDDC Board
Also seeks approval for three REC nominees Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of the Senate for a 16-man board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a letter written to the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary yesterday, Buhari named Dr. Pius Odubu and Bernard
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LAGOS AND INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL
Improper waste disposal has continued to be a serious issue of concern in Nigeria due to its effect on sanitation and general quality of urban life. It is constantly a topical issue because improper waste disposal is capable of severely endangering public health and/or the environment. Despite long-established environmental sanitation laws, formal governmental structures and
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Shake-up in Army as Buratai Transfers GOCs, Senior Officers
Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, yesterday approved the redeployment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and other senior officers. An Army statement said the shake-up was a routine exercise aimed at reinvigorating the system for greater professional efficiency. In the new postings, the Commander of the Multinational Joint
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FG Outsources Market Moni Scheme to Humanitarian Ministry
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The federal government has officially transferred the responsibility of managing the Market Moni and Trader Moni, which are the social intervention scheme under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme to (GEEP) to the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The interest-free loan programme, which was created
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UN Secretary General Appoints Damilola as Special Representative
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, yesterday announced the appointment of Damilola Ogunbiyi of Nigeria as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy. The Secretary-General also endorsed the announcement by the Administrative Board of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) that Ms. Ogunbiyi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
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Balogun: Non-compliance to Local Content Act Hampering MAP Scheme
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of MOMAS Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Limited, Mr. Kola Balogun, in this interview with Peter Uzoho, gives insights into issues around the Nigerian power industry, especially regarding to meter supply and local content. Excerpts: You have been an active player in the Nigerian power industry and you are abreast with the
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NAPTIP: About 3m Young Nigerians Currently Held in Sexual Labour
Adedayo Akinwale ín Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that about three million young Nigerians are currently held in sexual labour within the country and other parts of the world. The Director General of NAPTIP, Julie Donly-Okah, made this disclosure yesterday in Abuja while appearing before the
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N’Assembly Invites 17 Oil Companies over Non- remittance of N72bn, $273m to NDDC
Senate adjourns plenary again for budget appropriation sessions Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Assembly Joint Committee on Niger Delta Affairs yesterday asked 17 oil companies to explain why they have failed to remit the mandatory three percent of their annual budgets to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Also, less than 24 hours after […]
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