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Nigerian arrives from China, slumps, dies at Lagos airport
A passenger, identified as Chukwuma Anthony Ezeh, on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. An official source at the MMIA arrival terminal told the News Agency of Nigeria that the passenger slumped on arrival from China and died while waiting to collect his luggage Ezeh, according to information on his passport,
2019, Algeria’s year of anti-regime protests
Algeria has been in political turmoil for most of the year, with mass protests against the government continuing even after the resignation of long-time president Abdelaziz Bouteflika in April. After almost 10 months of political turmoil, Algeria on Thursday holds a presidential vote bitterly opposed by the protest movement. Here is a timeline: – ‘No’
NIS begins new e-passport issuance in Lagos
Dayo Ojerinde The Nigeria Immigration Service on Wednesday said it had started the issuance of the new enhanced e-passport to Nigerians. The Comptroller-General of the NIS, Muhammad Babandede, at the commencement and issuance of the new enhanced passport in Lagos, said global compliance necessitated the move. Babandede, who was represented by the Comptroller of Immigration,
Police to get five female CPs –IG
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said more women will be appointed into top management positions in the Nigeria Police Force. He said that five female officers would soon be elevated to the rank of Commissioner of Police as part of a deliberate effort to place more women in managerial positions.
PPPRA faces Senate probe over unremitted N800bn FERMA fund
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate will investigate the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency over an alleged non-remittance of N800bn to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency. FERMA was expected to maintain all major roads across the country with the amount. Lawan stated this after the passage of
Reps probe N600bn monthly revenue loss at Lagos ports
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The House of Representatives has begun investigation into infrastructural decay at the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos, leading to the loss of N600bn revenue monthly. The House urged the Nigeria Ports Authority and other relevant Federal Government agencies to “as a matter of urgency” repair the quay wall and
Buhari condoles with Niger as terrorists kill 67 soldiers
John Ameh, Abuja The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condemned the killing of 67 soldiers in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, near the Mali border. A State House Press release by Buhari’s media aide, Mr. Garba Shehu, noted that the retired general expressed shock and sadness over the “heinous and despicable attack
Army denies ISWAP video showing soldiers’ execution
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Nigerian Army late on Wednesday dismissed a viral video showing the murder of two purported soldiers and an alleged policeman by the Islamic State West African Province terrorists at an undisclosed location in the North-East. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, said the military’s preliminary observation of the
BREAKING: Electricity workers suspend nationwide strike
Sodiq Oyeleke The National Union of Electricity Employees has suspended its nationwide strike. Eko Electricity Distribution Company made this known via its Twitter handle @EKEDP on Thursday. The tweet reads, Dear customer, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its strike. Our offices & payment channels are open for business. Thank you for your
Electricity consumers lodge 297,897 complaints in six months
’Femi Asu The number of complaints received by electricity distribution companies in the country from consumers rose to 297,897 in the first half of this year, compared to the 262,098 complaints lodged in H1 2018, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission showed. The 11 Discos received 151,938 complaints in the first three months
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