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Create enabling environment for local industry, manufacturers urge govt
Joy Umukoro, Lagos The Federal Government has been urged to create an enabling business environment for local industries to thrive by creating polices that will address foreign importation of locally-made footwear into the country. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Indigenous Manufacturers of Footwear Association, Chijioke Obiora, at the swearing-in and inauguration of the
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Ikeja Electric, NERC colluding to frustrate us, local residents complain
Olamide Babatunde, Lagos Residents of Enilolobo in Ifo Ogun State, on the fringes of Iju-Ishaga bordering Lagos State, have petitioned the Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over what they have described as maltreatment ceaselessly meted out to them by the Abule-Egba Business Unit of power distributor Ikeja Electric. The residents have been in a long-drawn battle
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LG Polls: Police redeploys officers in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has redeployed divisional police officers across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure neutrality in the Nov. 30 local government elections. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adamu Usman, made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday.
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Gov. Ayade dissolves task force, appoints interim committee
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has approved the dissolution of the state anti-deforestation task-force with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement by Mr Christian Ita, Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Calabar. Ayade said that the approval
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Gov. Oyetola promises regular payment of corps members’ allowance
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has promised regular payment of allowance of corps members posted to the state for the one-year mandatory service. Oyetola made the promise in Ede on Monday while speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-week orientation exercise for Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 corps members. Represented by Mr Wole Oyebamiji, Secretary
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FG committed to ideas that will build the nation – Onu
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to ideas that will help in nation-building. The Minister spoke on Monday at a book launch by the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Sun Newspapers, Mr Onuoha Ukeh, in Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. He commended the author for
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Adamawa: Clear N115 billion debt, Governor charges new commissioners
Billy Graham Abel, Yola Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has challenged newly sworn-in state commissioners to deploy their competence to help clear up the clutter of N115 billion naira debt that has been piled up by the previous government. Fintiri told the new commissioners that they have come into office at a challenging time
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JAMB Registrar Oloyede bags productivity award
Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Registrar, Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has been nominated for this year’s National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award, to be conferred by President Muhammadu Buhari. Prof Oloyede, was earlier in the year awarded public servant of the year by The Sun publishing limited, publishers of The Sun
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Kebbi NYSC appeals for quick completion of orientation camp
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State chapter of National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) has appealed to the state government for the prompt completion of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Permanent Orientation Camp, Dakingeri, embarked upon by the Kebbi State government. The State Coordinator of the NYSC in the State, Mr Barde Usman, who made
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Yobe, Kogi APC chairmen deny calling for Oshiomhole’s sack
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja There may be some reprieve for the embattled All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, as state chairmen of the party in Yobe and Kogi states have denied reports associating them with a group of aggrieved stats chairmen and NEC members calling for his resignation. The group had in a press
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Arteta wants Arsenal talks as Emery’s given three games to save job
Mikel Arteta is keen to talk to Arsenal about replacing Unai Emery, who has reportedly been given three Premier League games to save his job. Arsenal have flattered to deceive since Emery replaced Arsene Wenger at the Emirates last year and slipped to eighth in the Premier League after Saturday’s disappointing draw with Southampton. The
Pope meets Japan’s ‘triple disaster’ victims
Pope Francis met victims of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident, which he calls Japan’s “triple disaster,” in Tokyo on Monday as he raised doubts about the use of nuclear power. The 82-year-old Argentinian pope, who arrived in Japan on Saturday for a four-day visit, listened to the accounts of three survivors of
Thieves steal treasures worth ‘a billion euros’ in German museum raid
Antique jewellery believed to be worth more than a billion euros has been stolen in a raid on a German museum. Detectives said the Green Vault in Dresden was targeted by thieves in the early hours of Monday morning, reports metro.co.uk. According to ‘Bild’, the amount stolen may have been worth around £850 million –
Louis Vuitton owner, LVMH, to buy Tiffany for $16bn
LVMH, the world’s biggest luxury group, has agreed to buy Tiffany & Co, the US jeweller famed for its engagement rings and white diamond necklaces, in a $16.2bn (£12.6bn) deal. Bernard Arnault’s luxury goods empire, which includes brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moët & Chandon, announced it would pay $135 a share in
Kane backs ‘proven winner’ Mourinho to end Spurs title drought
Tottenham Hotspur have found a “proven winner” in new manager Jose Mourinho and must target the FA Cup and Champions League as they bid to end an 11-year title drought, striker Harry Kane has said. Mourinho, who replaced the sacked Mauricio Pochettino last week, guided Spurs to a 3-2 Premier League victory at West Ham
Hong Kong democrats score historic victory amid ongoing protests
Hong Kong’s pro-democratic parties swept the board in highly anticipated local elections seen as a barometer of public opinion after nearly six months of increasingly violent protests that have polarised the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Total turnout exceeded 2.94 million voters, a rate of 71 percent, surpassing a record from the previous legislative council election in
Euro roundup: Chris Smalling scores, creates in Roma’s victory over Brescia
Chris Smalling scored a goal and had two assists as Roma moved into the top four of Serie A with a 3-0 win over Brescia in Serie A. The on-loan Manchester United defender nodded in Lorenzo Pellegrini’s corner after 49 minutes and then set up goals for Gianluca Mancini and Edin Dzeko. Mario Balotelli was
Police launch investigation after player attacks referee
Police have launched an investigation after a football referee was attacked by a player, causing a non-league match to be abandoned. The incident happened in the game between Sporting 50 and Sutton Common Rovers’ (SCR) reserves in Surbiton, south-west London, on Saturday. A man in his 40s was treated by paramedics for non-life threatening injuries,
Noise pollution: Lagos goes tough, seals 21 facilities
• Laments attacks on officials Muritala Ayinla Irked by the rising petitions on noise pollution, the Lagos State Government has shut down over 21 facilities for various environmental related issues, especially noise pollution The government also warned residents to desist from attacking its officials while discharging their duties, especially on noise pollution enforcement or face
US Navy Secretary fired in dispute over discipline of SEAL
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was fired Sunday by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who ordered that a Navy SEAL who was acquitted of murder be allowed to remain in the elite commando corps, the Defense Department said. Esper asked for Spencer’s resignation after President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday that Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher would
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