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Fayemi hails ex-Minister of National Planning Ogunlade on 90th birthday
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has congratulated former Minister of National Planning Chief Ayodele Ogunlade on his 90th birthday, describing the nonagenarian as a man with penchant for excellence. Fayemi, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, said the former minister has
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Anambra guber: Edozie Madu joins bid for APC ticket
From Magnus Eze, Enugu The number of people gunning for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 6 Anambra State elections has increased with the declaration of aspiration by Edozie Madu. The former National Chairman of Independent Democrats (ID), and member, Governing Council of the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD),
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TASTE-USAID empowers Kaduna community on water sanitation and hygiene
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Transfer of Appropriate Sustainable Technology and Expertise (TASTE), a Plateau State-based NGO, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has trained members of Gwagwada community in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The select individuals, who were being trained as
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Group lauds Enugu Assembly for stepping down controversial bill
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu An NGO, South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSSDO) has commended the leadership of Enugu State House of Assembly for stepping down the controversial Gubernatorial Life Pension Bill. The group, which had described some provisions of the bill as ‘a needlessly exorbitant gift for already well compensated service to government’, urged the
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Cross River Anti Tax Agency decries activities of illegal revenue agents
From Judex Okoro, Calabar The Cross River State Anti Tax Agency has raised the alarm over the nefarious activities of illegal revenue agents, describing them as economic saboteurs. In a statement dated March 18 and signed by the chairman of the Agency, Bishop Emmah Isong, and made available to journalists in Calabar, he said expressed
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Resign now, Mzough-U-Tiv tells Wase
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Mzough-U-Tiv (MUT) Tiv socio-cultural organisation has called on members of the House of Representatives to compel the Deputy Speaker of the House, Ahmed Wase, to honourably and voluntarily resign his position as deputy speaker. MUT made the call following the recent refusal by the Deputy Speaker to allow the member
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Imo North Senatorial poll: Court orders INEC to issue Ararume certificate of return within 72 hours
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume a certificate of return within 72 hours in the Dec. 5, 2020 Imo North Senatorial By-election, having been declared as the valid candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in a judgment, said Ararume remained
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Nasarawa Gold Mining: FG warns against the repeat of Zamfara experience
From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development Olamilekan Adegbite has assured the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, of the ministry’s intention to develop the mineral resources in the state. Adegbite stressed that the ministry has resolved to avoid a repeat of the Zamfara experience in Nasarawa State, in which bandits
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Edo PDP replies APC over comment on Obaseki
From Tony Osuazo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, accused the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of exhibiting ignorance in the act of bridge building and collaboration, saying that it was the very reason the party is in opposition today in the state. ?The PDP stated this
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Group absolves Edo Speaker of involvement in murder
Tony osauzo A group, Edo Coalition for Justice, yesterday, denied the allegation of murder leveled against the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr Marcus Onobun. Recall that ?some members of Obagie-Uwafiokun community of Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State had on Tuesday accused the Speaker of sponsoring the killing
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Pandemic lockdowns leave $10trn hole in global economy
A strong rebound this year would still leave the world down with an estimated 10 trillion dollars due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Although the global economy could expand by 4.7 per cent in 2021, it would nonetheless wind up “short of
Fresh scandal hits Tokyo Olympics as Ceremonies’ chief quits over sexist remarks
Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki has resigned after making a derogatory comment about a popular female Japanese entertainer. It is the latest controversy sparked by a sexist remark made by a Games official about women. And with only four months left before the start of the event, the departure of the man in charge of
150 A’Ibom youths set for ECOWAS-EU post-disarmament programme
Tony Anichebe, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government in partnership with ECOWAS-EU has flagged-off ‘Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control, a disarmament programme initiated to train repentant youths in various skills. The programme tagged: ‘Strengthening Peace Security and Stability in West Africa’, was declared open by Governor Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday, in Uyo.
Poor maintenance culture killing Nigerians on highways – MHWUN
…seeks increased investment in rail system Regina Otokpa, Abuja Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), has said the deplorable state and poor maintenance of Nigerian roads were leading to too many preventable deaths caused by accidents. Chairman of MHWUN, Joy Biobelemoye, lamented that one such death was the Union’s General Secretary, Dr Silas
Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip
Myanmar faced growing isolation on Thursday with increasingly limited internet services and its last private newspaper ceasing publication as the military built its case against ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Nobel peace laureate Suu Kyi was overthrown and detained in a Feb. 1 military coup that triggered mass protests across the
Stocks rise after Fed tames inflation fears, projects US GDP surge
Asian shares and U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve committed to maintaining accommodative monetary policy and projected a rapid jump in U.S. economic growth this year as the COVID-19 crisis eases. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.99%, while stocks in China rose 0.46%. Australia’s market bucked
Man arrested near US Vice President’s residence on weapons charge
A San Antonio man was arrested near the official residence of Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington on Wednesday and was charged with weapons-related offenses, the U.S. Secret Service said. The Secret Service, responsible for the security of the president and vice president, said the suspect, Paul Murray, 31, was detained by its uniformed
US report warns of threats from white supremacists, militias
U.S. spy agencies warned on Wednesday of an ongoing threat that racially motivated violent extremists, such as white supremacists, will carry out mass-casualty attacks on civilians while militia groups target police and government personnel and buildings. Agencies contributing to the assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence included the FBI, the
Baby born mid-flight as crew members help with delivery
A baby girl has been born on board a flight travelling across India. Crew members helped deliver the child mid-flight along with a doctor, who was also on the plane from Bangalore to Jaipur, reports Sky News. The IndiGo flight 6E-469 departed at 5.45am local time on Wednesday and landed at its destination at around
Fatgbems Petroleum resolves technical issue at Abeokuta retail outlet
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta The management of Fatgbems Petroleum, one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous petroleum products marketing companies, has announced that it has completed technical checks on its IBB Abeokuta retail outlet which was affected by floods due to the heavy downpour witnessed in Abeokuta over the weekend. The company disclosed this in a second
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