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Hearing in Ize-Iyamu N700 million money-laundering suit adjourned till July 14
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Federal High Court in Benin has adjourned till July 14 the N700 million money laundering suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and four others. The four other defendants in the suit are former Edo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Dan Orbih, state …
The Sun Nigeria.
Post-COVID-19: Kano earmarks N200 million to revive Watari irrigation scheme
Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has earmarked the sum of N199, 584, 000 for the revival of Watari Dam and Irrigation Scheme as part of efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID- 19 on food security and nutrition in the state. The State Coordinator of the Project, Ibrahim Garba …
The Sun Nigeria.
1.5 million candidates to write May/June 2020 WASSCE in 5 weeks
Gabriel Dike, Lagos The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Tuesday revealed that about 1, 549, 463million candidates are expected to write the May/June 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to start first week of August nationwide and in three countries. Addressing newsmen in Lagos on the conduct of the 2020 WASSCE, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo Assembly divided over plan to impeach deputy governor
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly were on Tuesday divided over plan to impeach the state Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi. The House of Assembly complex was bombarded with security operatives as early as 7 am, causing difficulty for visitors attempting to enter the House premises. The plan to commence …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kidnappers free Delta NLC chair after ransom payment
Paul Osuyi, Asaba Goodluck Ofobruku, the kidnapped chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Delta State, has regained his freedom after an undisclosed ransom was paid. Ofobruku had spent about 48 hours in the den of his abductors before he was released Monday night. The state NLC chairman was abducted Saturday night while driving …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos to empower 1m youths in digital skills
By Sunday Ani The Lagos State Government, through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, last month, kicked off ‘Jobs Initiative Lagos’ targeted at young people in eight Lagos-based tertiary institutions. In a statement made available to the Daily Sun, Wahab said the candidates would be trained in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi: We will welcome federal lockdown – Governor
Paul Orude, Bauchi Following the listing of Bauchi among high-risk states for the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Bala Mohammed has said that he would welcome a federal lockdown if it becomes necessary. The governor advised state residents to strictly observe the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols on social distancing, wearing …
The Sun Nigeria.
NCAA suspends Skypower Express, 7 other airlines for non-compliance, violations
Chinelo Obogo, Lagos The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the aircraft leasing operations (Specs Part G) of the Air Operator’s Certificate of Sky Power Express Airways Nigeria Limited and seven others over non-compliance and/ or violations of the provision of NCARS Part 9.2.3.4(b). A letter dated June 30th, 2020 reference number NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/129 was …
The Sun Nigeria.
PETAN lauds Oilserv over $2.8bn AKK pipeline project
By Adewale Sanyaolu The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), has described the involvement of leading Engineering, Procurement Construction (EPC) Company, Oilserv Limited in the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project as a milestone for local content development in the country. PETAN Chairman, Mr.Nike Odinuwe congratulated the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), …
The Sun Nigeria.
I was deceived into marriage, wife tells court following allegation of infidelity
(Olawale Akinremi, NAN) A beer seller, Wuraola Rufai, has told a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan that her husband, Lasisi, deceived her into marriage in order for him to obtain a work permit as a sawmiller in Ile-Ife. Wuraola said this on Tuesday while testifying before the President of the court, Chief Henry Agbaje, in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Report: EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, suspended
Ibrahim Magu, the embattled chairman of Economic and Financial crimes commission (EFCC), has been suspended. It was learnt on Tuesday afternoon that the Presidency has suspended Magu from heading the anti-corruption agency. According to a report on the BBC Hausa Service, Magu’s suspension is coming a day after he was grilled by an inter-agency …
21 dead, 15 injured after bus crashes into lake in China
Twenty-one people have died after a bus plunged into a lake in China, state media has reported. CCTV footage shows the vehicle suddenly cutting across six lanes of traffic in Anshun, Guizhou province, at around midday on Tuesday before crashing through a barrier and falling into Hongshan Lake. At least 15 people were rescued …
NCAA suspends airlines’ certificates over non compliance
*Tenders apology to Jet Support Service over regulatory error Wole Shadare Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations Specs Part G of the Air Operator’s Certificate of Sky Power Express Airways Nig Limited due to non compliance and or violations of the provision of NCARS Part 9.2.3.4(b). This is just as the …
Reps intervene in Ngige, NSITF rift
*Insist his suspension action draconian The House of Representatives on Tuesday faulted the suspension of the Management of the Nigeria Social insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, describing it as draconian and against presidential directives. Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Leke …
JUST IN: Senate passes Sexual Harassment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to stop sexual abuse of female students in the nation’s tertiary institutions. The bill which was read the third time and passed, was a sequel to the consideration of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters presented by the Chairman, Senator …
Report: Man City, Juve leading race to sign Wolves’ Traore
Manchester City and Juventus have moved ahead of Barcelona in pursuit of Wolves winger Adama Traore, sources have told ESPN, with the 24-year-old set to spark a summer transfer battle if Nuno Espirito Santo’s team fail to qualify for the Champions League. Traore, who moved to Wolves from Middlesbrough in an £18 million deal in August 2018, has become one of …
JUST IN: Ondo Assembly begins impeachment process against Deputy Gov
Reports just reaching New Telegraph are indicating that members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have commenced the process of removing the Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi. The members of the Assembly are currently deliberating in the Assembly on the allegation of gross misconduct against Ajayi. On the premises of the Assembly, scores …
Man in court over alleged culpable homicide, remanded
The Police Command in Benue on Tuesday, arraigned one Abraham Uver, in a Makurdi Upper Area Court over alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. The prosecutor, Insp. Veronica Shaagee, told the court that the case was transferred from Gbajimba Divisional Police Station to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through a reference letter No: …
UK: Pubs close again after punters test positive for COVID-19
A number of pubs which reopened for the first time since lockdown measures were imposed have had to close again after punters tested positive for coronavirus. Bars across England welcomed drinkers on Saturday more than three months after the coronavirus outbreak closed down the hospitality sector. But three pubs have since alerted their patrons that they …
Actor Depp accuses ex-wife of lying in libel action against UK tabloid
Hollywood star Johnny Depp began legal action against a British tabloid on Tuesday over allegations he had physically abused his ex-wife, the actress Amber Heard, accusing her of lying and conducting extra-marital affairs. Depp, the 57-year-old star of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, is suing The Sun’s publisher, News Group Newspapers, and its …
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