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Kogi CJ lauds Gov Bello for establishing citizens’ Rights Commission
The Acting Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello for establishing the Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC), to provide legal services to indigent citizens. Justice Olusiyi gave the commendation when the Director-General of the commission, Mr Abdullahi Zakari, led some lawyers on an advocacy visit …
The Sun Nigeria.
Unfair employment treatment: FG opens investigation to determine compliance with standards
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has opened active investigation and materials testing into the quality of products made by the Inner Steel Company to determine compliance with standards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the company had been accused of alleged unfair treatment of Nigerian employees. A statement …
The Sun Nigeria.
Former Angolan leader’s son given 5 years in prison for graft — report
Jose Filomeno dos Santos, the son of Angola’s former president, was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty on corruption charges, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported. He was sentenced for fraud amounting to some 500 billion dollars when he headed the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Earlier,British authorities froze the money …
The Sun Nigeria.
NDCMB building proof of prudent fund Mgt- Wabote
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NDCMB) Engr Simbi Kesiye Wabote has said the completion of the 17 storey headquarters of the board is a bold statement on prudent fund management and reliability of local content. Wabote who stated this during the commissioning of the building in Yenagoa, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo governorship election: INEC trains visually impaired on use of braille ballot guide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo, on Friday trained visually impaired persons on the use of braille ballot guide to vote in the Sept. 19 governorship election in the state. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, Johnson Alalibo, while declaring the training session open, said braille ballot guide was designed to …
The Sun Nigeria.
4 killed in small plane crash in eastern DR Congo – Governor
A small plane has crashed in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing all the four people on board, the governor of the South Kivu province said on Friday.According to Daily Nation, the crash took place late on Thursday, minutes before landing. The aircraft carried two crew members, two passengers and cargo.“I …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: NCDC, ICRC to train 25 Anambra doctors on infection prevention, control
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) plan to train 25 doctors in Anambra on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) aimed at containing COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Jide Onyekwelu, Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra announced this in Awka on Friday. Onyekwelu said that the two day …
The Sun Nigeria.
Court fixes Sept. 1 to hear suit filed by removed Qua’an-pan LG chairman
A High Court in Jos on Friday fixed Sept. 1 to hear a suit filed by former Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau, Mr Isaac Kyale-Kwalu, challenging his removal from office. Joined in the suit are the Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the state …
The Sun Nigeria.
Okowa commissions 600 capacity CBT centre, others in Asaba
Paul Osuyi, Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday in Asaba restated the desire of his administration to continue to provide the enabling environment for investment to thrive. The governor urged potential investors to take advantage of both human and natural resources of the state as well as its peaceful ambience to invest …
The Sun Nigeria.
PDP NWC says no zoning in Anambra 2021 guber
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it will not zone its ticket for the 2021 governorship election to any particular zone of the state. This brings to an end agitation by some politicians from Anambra State who had mounted a campaign to force the party to …
The Sun Nigeria.
Again, DSS vows to deal with troublemakers
…says incitement, subversion’ll not be allowed Emmanuel Onani, Abuja For the second time in less than three weeks, the Department of State Services (DSS) has warned highly-placed individuals and groups across the country against inciting comments and other acts that threaten national security and peace. The DSS vowed to bring the full weight of …
Report: PSG eying Ighalo
Manchester United’s Nigerian loanee, Odio Ighalo may not return to China in January if the move by Ligue1 side, Paris Saint-Germain sees the light of the day. The French side is reportedly lining up a shock move for Odion Ighalo whose last day transfer market move came as a surprise this January. Ighalo, top …
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows
New Zealand’s government on Friday extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another 12 days as it tries to stamp out its first domestic coronavirus outbreak in more than three months. The outbreak has grown to 30 people and extended beyond Auckland for the first time. Until the cluster was discovered Tuesday, New …
Iran, Turkey slam UAE over agreement with Israel
Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel in a U.S.-brokered deal, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause. Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the deal a “dagger that was unjustly struck by the UAE in the backs of the …
UN: Insurgency, virus threaten 10.6m in N’east Nigeria
At least 10.6 million people in Nigeria’s northeast urgently need aid as a combination of Covid-19 restrictions and increasing insurgent attacks put the civilian population in peril, according to the United Nations. “This is roughly the population of Belgium and twice the population of Norway,” Edward Kallon, the UN resident coordinator in Nigeria, told …
India-Nigeria sign MoU on space cooperation
India and Nigeria signed an agreement on space cooperation on Thursday, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said. Calling Nigeria India’s close friend and the largest trading partner in Africa, Muraleedharan said the MoU is another milestone in the relations of the two countries. “Glad to join minister @Dr_OgbonnayaOnu in the signing …
JUST IN: House of Assembly member assassinated
A member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Suspected gunmen on Thursday night killed Musa Mante, a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Baraza Dass constituency. According to reports, the gunmen invaded his residence in Dass Local Government Area of the state and abducted two …
Navy’s operations, exercises curbing illegal activities on our waters – Fleet Commander
Flora Onwudiwe In the course of carrying out its statutory responsibility of protecting the nation’s maritime domain, the Nigerian Navy (NN), has curbed illegal bunkering with the operations and exercises being conducted by the Western Naval Command (WNC), Lagos. The Fleet Commander Western, Headquarters Western Fleet, Rear Admiral, Danjuma Moses told journalists recently that …
Vietnam to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine
Vietnam’s health ministry has registered to buy a Russian COVID-19 vaccine, state television reported on Friday, as the Southeast Asian country fights a new outbreak of the coronavirus following months of no local cases. Russia said on Wednesday the first batch of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out within two weeks, …
Messi tops Ronaldo as richest footballer
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has been named as the richest player in world football ahead of rival Cristiano Ronaldo by France Football. Messi made an eye watering £120million last year, £11m more than Ronaldo. The two were also the only footballers to surpass the £100m mark. The figures are made up of wages, bonuses, …
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