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17 to repeat service year in Delta for abscondment
Paul Osuyi, Asaba A total of 69 members of the 2019 batch ‘A’ National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Delta State are to serve various punishments for offences during the service year. About 52 of them who were found wanting in the discharge of their duties during the service year were handed extension, according to
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Burna Boy better than any other artiste in 2019 – Shyboss
Lagos islander and Afro hip-hop singer, Adeshile Oniwonlu known by his stage name “Shyboss” has weighed in on the controversy regarding who is the best Nigerian music artiste of 2019. According to him, in a recent interview the ‘African Giant’, Burna Boy stands shoulder high above everyone in the industry. He is not only
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Bond Ebigbo Stanley Publishes His Book “Grounded Ways To The Music Industry”
According to Bond, “this book touches on developing your talent, branding yourself both online and offline, carving a niche for yourself and building a formidable fan base. It also sheds light on networking as an artiste and building relationships within and outside the music industry”. Grounded promotions have been a force in the artiste
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APC, PDP at loggerheads over N2.9bn car loan for Diri, deputy, others
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are in verbal war over the N2.9billion car loan approved by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly for Governor Douye Diri, his deputy and other top government functionaries to procure operational vehicles. The House of Assembly at its plenary session presided over
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Nigerians won’t vote APC in 2023 – Diri
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would bounce back and take over the central government in 2023. Diri who stated that All Progressives Congress (APC) is already shaky and has disappointed the country would give way for the PDP to control the Federal Government. Diri
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Just in: Senate approves Buhari’s $22.7bn loan request
Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate on Thursday approved the $22.7bn loan requested by President Buhari after a heated debate that ended up in a closed session. The lawmakers after the closed-door session, which lasted over 45 minutes, approved the two-item recommendation of the Committee on Local and Foreign Loans chaired by Senator Clifford Ordia. The senators
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Gender inequality, barrier to delivery of UHC — Mrs Saraki
An NGO, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, says gender inequality is a persistent barrier to the design and delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Its founder, Mrs Toyin Saraki, made this known on Thursday in commemoration of the International Women’s Day marked annually on March 8. Saraki in a statement said that there was a global
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EFCC arraigns two for various offences
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Makurdi zonal office, on Thursday, arraigned two men for various offences before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon sitting at the Federal High Court Makurdi, Benue State for job scam. Mailafia was arraigned on a four – count charge bothering on conspiracy, employment scam, and obtaining money under false
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Police discover baby factory in Ogun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State police command says it has discovered a suspected ‘baby factory’ in the state. The illegal factory, according to a statement on Thursday by the spokesperson of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, located at Imedu-Olori area of Mowe town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state, was discovered on February 28.
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Benue: court convict Fulani for violating Open grazing law
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi A Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court presided over by Isaac Ajim has convicted a Fulani herdsman, Muhammad Abdullahi of Mahanga Village, Awe Local Government Area of Nassarawa State for violating the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017. When the case came up, the Police Prosecuting Officer, ASP Gbakor Hyacinth
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NCAA issues warning to airlines over coronavirus
*Asks carriers to issue health declaration forms to passengers, others Wole Shadare Following the difficulty in tracing all passengers who came in contact with an Italian diagnosed with first index case of coronavirus in Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered all airlines operating international and regional flights into Nigeria to issue Health Declaration Forms to their passengers, including crew members, before arriving the nation’s airports. The Lagos State government had said it was yet to trace the 158 passengers aboard the Turkish airliner…
High-speed TGV train derails in eastern France
A high-speed TGV train running between Strasbourg in eastern France and Paris derailed on Thursday, the state-run SNCF rail company said. The driver of the train was badly hurt, regional radio station France Bleu Alsace said, citing the police. Franceinfo radio said four people were injured, including the driver, reports Reuters. A spokesperson for the SNCF said: “As far as we know, there are no serious injuries among passengers.” Other trains were being re-routed and there was no interruption to services, the spokesperson added. In 2015, a TGV derailed on…
California declares emergency over coronavirus
California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. The 71-year-old man, who died in a hospital near Sacramento, had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, said officials. The White House moved on Wednesday to expand testing nationwide for the disease, reports the BBC. There are now at least 150 reported US patients with Covid-19 in 16 states. Worldwide, authorities have confirmed more than 92,000 cases of the virus, of which more…
Coronavirus: Moroccan FA orders matches played without fans
All football matches in Morocco will be played without fans from Thursday, the Moroccan football association (FRMF) said on Wednesday after the north African country reported its first coronavirus case. A 39-year-old Moroccan man coming from the northern Italian city of Bergamo was Morocco’s first registered case of coronavirus on Monday, the health ministry said. Morocco has cancelled an international agricultural fair, due to take place in April, along with many other cultural and sports events as authorities continue to implement precautionary measures at entry points and hospitals to…
Coronavirus: UNICEF urges public to seek information from trusted sources
Appolonia Adeyemi As concerns increase around Covid-19 (coronavirus) globally, with information shared on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, UNICEF has urged the public to trust information only from verified sources. “UNICEF has become aware of messages being circulated that are being falsely attributed to the organisation and stressed that all genuine information can be found on its website, www.unicef.org, including information on how to protect yourself and loved ones from the virus. People can also see the World Health Organisation (WHO) website for further updated information. “UNICEF, in…
Insecurity: More than 300 including 223 children regain freedom
Appolonia Adeyemi Late Wednesday night, 223 children including 10 girls were among over 300 persons that were released from Nigerian Army administrative custody and Maiduguri Maximum Security Prison after they were cleared of suspected ties with armed groups. A statement from UNICEF said they were released to the safe custody of the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, UNICEF and Borno State authorities in Maiduguri. The children will now immediately enter a programme that will help them reintegrate into their communities, re-engage with their families, and…
Court adjourns FG’s N2.9bn suit against Kenneth Amadi
Justice Mohammed Liman of a Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned further hearing in the alleged N2.9 billion fraud case against a former staffer of Eunisell, Kenneth Amadi and a firm, IDID Nigeria Limited, to April 29. The adjournment, came after Amadi’s lawyer, S. J. Ogogoyibo informed the court that the defendant (Amadi) is in talks with the Federal Government on the possibility of settling the matter out-of-court. However, a lawyer, A. Adeoti, who appeared in court to watch the brief of the complainant, said he was not aware…
Sam Zuga Empowerment Academy launched in Yola
Not relenting on his dreams and visions to make Nigeria a better place, especially for the youths, Bishop Sam Zuga of House Of Joy Ministry and Founder of Samzuga International/Empire has officially launched the Samzuga Empowerment Academy in Yola, Adamawa State. This is coming few days after the philanthropic cleric launched the establishment of 1,000 businesses for women and youths through a soft loan grant and free solar installation and system training scheme also in the state. Samzuga Empowerment Academy is established in Yola to train anyone who applied for…
Coronavirus: NMA says incentives for isolation, quarantine’ll boost compliance
Appolonia Adeyemi The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for the provision of incentives and support system for immigrants and others suspected to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, to enable them comply with self-isolation and or quarantine.In a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak jointly signed by its Chairman, Dr. Saliu Oseni and Secretary, Dr. Moronkola Ramon, the NMA, Lagos State Chapter, appealed to the Federal Government to emphasise the importance of proper screening of travelers at all ports of entry including air, sea and land.While lending its voice to the call…
APC crisis: Police seal-off party’s secretariat
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja Following the crisis over the suspension of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday by an Abuja High Court and the leadership struggle by the National Working Committee (NWC) members, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has taken over the APC Secretariat in Abuja.The police officers stationed at the party’s secretariat and on Blantyre Street in Wuse 2 where the APC office is located are more than 50.According to sources, the Commissioner of Police FCT and two Assistant Commissioners of Police were…
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