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APC, Akwa Ibom State govt bicker over NBS unemployment report
Joe Effiong, Uyo All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Akwa Ibom State government to effectively deal with the unproportionally high rate of unemployment and underemployment based on the 2020 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBC) NBC in the said report had rated Akwa Ibom with the second highest unemployment rate in the country …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo guber: 1200 ZLP members join APC
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure No fewer than 1,200 members of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Ondo State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, led by Mr Akinwumi Sowore; a cousin of the deputy governor and governorship candidate of the ZLP, Mr Agboola Ajayi said they are ready to work for …
The Sun Nigeria.
Alleged mal-administration: Time unripe to reply Akeredolu – Mimiko
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has said the time to reply various allegations levelled against him by the incumbent Governor of the state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has not come. Mimiko stated this when he hosted the state deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi at his residence in Ondo, headquarters of …
The Sun Nigeria.
NMDC, DICON partner to boost local engineering
Uche Usim, Abuja Efforts to boost local content in science and technology deepened at the weekend as the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NDMC), Jos is partnering the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Kaduna, to design and utilize home-grown solutions that will boost the utilization of local raw materials in engineering, production and fabrication. The …
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Edo, Ondo guber: IGP orders commissioners to mop-up illegal weapons, curb movement of political thugs, criminals nationwide
Molly Kiley, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has directed state commissioners of police especially those in Edo and Ondo states to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute any individual(s) or group(s) in possession of prohibited firearms. The directives is coming ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the two states. Adamu, said the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gunmen kidnap two persons in Ondo
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Suspected gunmen have Kidnapped two persons along Ikun-Oba Akoko road in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victims were said to be returning from Ikun Akoko day celebration when they were attacked and kidnapped by the gunmen. One of the victims identified as Surajudeen Alao was said to …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos traders protest plans to take over market by LGA Chairman
Christopher OJi Aguiyi Ironsi International Market Traders Association, Ladipo, Mushin Local Government Area ,Lagos ,at the weekend protested the planned take over of the market by the Mushin Local Government. The placard carrying traders, numbering about 7,000 called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwolu, to he Mushin LGA chairman, Mr Emmanuel Gbgangboye to order and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Banditry: Niger Gov. Sani Bello reads Riot Act, vows to win war against armed bandits
John Adams, Minna The Niger State Governor has assured citizens of the state that no stone is left unturned to ensure the war against armed bandits and other form of criminalities in the state is won. The Governor stated this when he commiserated with the families of the victims of the bandits attack on Ukuru …
The Sun Nigeria.
42-yr-old man drown in swimming pool in Onitsha
Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A 42-year old man, Izuchukwu Achusi who was allegedly drunk has been drowned when he went with his girl friend to swim at the pool at Lotus Garden hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State. The State Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident said that the victim being …
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Tragedy averted as fuel tanker, truck collide at River Niger Bridge Onitsha
Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha At least five person escaped death as tragedy averted when an an articulated vehicle loaded with 40,000 liters of Associated Gas Oil (AGO) collided with a Mercedes Benz truck at River Niger Bridge, Onitsha, Anambra state. It was gathered that the accident was caused by wrongful overtaken while on speed as …
The Sun Nigeria.
APGA chieftain in Anambra defects to APC
Chief Ekene Enefe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anambra, has left the party and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Enefe, who disclosed this to journalists in Awka on Sunday, said the move was to enable him contribute his quota towards producing a president of Igbo extraction in 2023, …
JUST IN: Kano police rescue man held captive for 15 years by father
Muhammad Kabir, Kano Following a sting operation, the Police in Kano have been able to rescue another man, Ibrahim Lawan, who had been confined to a room for 15 years. Lawan, 35, was alleged to have been detained by his biological father, Mallam Lawan at Sheka Unguwar Fulani adjacent Gidan Mai Unguwa Bello for …
Oil spill: India sends specialist team to Mauritius
India has sent technical equipment and a team of specialists to Mauritius to help local authorities deal with an environmental crisis after an oil spill from a Japanese ship, a government official said on Sunday. A Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation on July 25, spilling about …
Report: Boko Haram insurgents kill 3 soldiers in fresh Borno attack
At least three Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others missing after an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to online news portal, SaharaReporters the attack took place on Saturday in Ladari, Northern part of Gamboru. According to a military source, several weapons and ammunition were stolen during the attack …
Reopening: CAN appeals for multiple church services
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ekiti chaper, has appealed to the state government to allow the conduct of multiple services by churches as part of efforts to check the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. Rev. Fr. Peter Olowolafe, the State Chairman of CAN, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency …
COVID-19: No vaccine, no Olympics – Expert
The Tokyo Olympics will not be able to take place next summer unless a COVID-19 vaccine is found, a leading Japanese vaccine researcher has told Sky News. Professor Yoshiharu Matsuura, from the Research Foundation for Microbial Disease of Osaka University, told Sky News: “In Japan, the government is putting a large emphasis on vaccine development …
De Bruyne named EPL Player of the Season
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named Premier League Player of the Season for the 2019/20 campaign. The Belgian playmaker beat Liverpool trio Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Southampton striker Danny Ings, Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope and Leicester’s Golden Boot winner Jamie Vardy to the award. De Bruyne was the …
Four Chinese workers kidnapped in C’River regain freedom
Four Chinese nationals in Oban community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State who were abducted at gun point 22 days ago have regained their freedom. It was learnt that the victims, Kan Jinxi, Hujinchang, Jiang Jijun and Cheng Qing, were kidnapped at the premises of Danatrite Construction Company in Oban, Akamkpa …
BBNaija: Nengi confirms butt enhancement surgery
Big Brother Naija 2020 housemate, Nengi, has revealed that she underwent a liposuction procedure to fix her body. She revealed this while talking to fellow housemate, Ozo, and also added that she regrets not blogging about her experience. She also said: “When I tell people I have had liposuction, they always said I should …
Report: African curse behind Pep Guardiola’s Champions League woes
African shamans are believed to be behind the failure of Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola to make a headway in the Champions League, despite the huge money spent on the team by the owner. His team surprisingly bowed to French team Olympique Lyonaise on Saturday, falling 1-3 in the quarter-finals. That was Guardiola’s fourth …
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