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First Bank reiterates commitment towards providing reliable services
By Chinwendu Obienyi First Bank Plc has reassured depositors, creditors and other stakeholders that it will continue to deliver reliable services and ensure stability in the financial system. This is coming after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sacked the entire board of directors of FBN Holdings Plc and its subsidiary First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. First Bank
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9 senior military officers graduate from ASCON, Badagry
Nine senior military officers of the Nigerian Army on Friday graduated from the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in Badagry, Lagos State, after completing a nine-month Executive Management Course. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the officers are: Maj.-Gen. Adekunle Shodunke, Maj.-Gen. Temitope Ademola, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Maikobi and Maj.- Gen. Lukuman
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Governor’s wife decries rising cases of rape, child trafficking in Akwa Ibom
Mrs Martha Emmanuel, the wife of Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, on Friday decried the rising cases of rape, child trafficking and baby factories in the state. Emmanuel spoke at the monthly women prayer summit held in Uyo on Friday. She said that despite her modest efforts to stem the tide, some
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S.Korea new cases over 600 for 2nd day
South Korea’s daily new virus cases remained over 600 for the second day on Friday. The country has therefore extended its social distancing measures against the coronavirus amid concerns of another wave of the pandemic. The country reported 661 more COVID-19 cases, including 642 local infections, raising the total caseload to 122,007, the Korea Disease
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Kaduna: Bandits kill 323, kidnap 949 in 3 months
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna No fewer than 323 persons were killed and 949 kidnapped by bandits in the last three months across Kaduna State. This was even as the military troops neutralised 64 bandits and arrested several gunrunners during the period under review. This was disclosed on Friday by the State Commissioner for Internal Security
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Abia govt. trains youths on road maintenance
Abia government has commenced an intensive training on road maintenance for youths as part of its effort to boost the development of infrastructure in the state. Mr Bob Ogu, the Commissioner for Works, said this on Thursday during the Abia Youth Road Maintenance Corps Orientation and Training Seminar which the state government organised in Umuahia.
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Police launch clampdown on tinted vehicles, covered number plates
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Joint Security Team has launched an operation to clampdown on the use of unauthorised covered number plates and tinted vehicles. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the territory, ASP Mariam Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Yusuf said the team which is chaired by the
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Accident: 6 persons escape death in Osun
Six persons narrowly escaped death on Dada Estate Road in Osogbo on Friday when two vehicles collided, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The FRSC spokesperson in the state, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in a statement said the incident occurred at about 12.45 a.m. Ogungbemi explained that the six passengers escaped when a Toyota Camry
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Nigeria Football Supporters Club inaugurates musical equipment
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has inaugurated musical equipment to enable it adequately support the country’s national teams at international and local competitions. The instruments inaugurated on Thursday at the club’s monthly Star Night and Investiture of new members included 10 drums and sticks and six trumpets donated by one of its members based
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NSCDC boss promises adequate security
Mr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has assured the public of a highly coordinated approach to averting threat of attacks on airport facilities across the country. NSCDC Public Relation’s Officer, Mr Sola Odumosu, said this in a statement made available on Friday in Abuja. Audi, in a
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Confed Cup: Enyimba draw Egypt’s Pyramid
Enyimba will face Pyramid of Egypt in the CAF Confederation Cup . This is one of the highlights of the draw conducted on Friday at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF Director of competitions Samson Adamu assisted by Cote d’Ivoire legend, Abdoulaye Traore to conduct the draw process that revealed some thrilling encounters in the
AfCFTA: FG to register more employers’ associations
Regina Otokpa, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to register more employers associations, besides the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA). Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, made this known at the 2020 Fellow’s Award and the Human Resources (HR) Recognition Ceremonies of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
Fr. Mbaka’s not a true man of God – APC chieftain
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja For asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be impeached by the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, has espoused that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka is not a true man
Tension grips residents over invasion of Fulani herdsmen in Ondo community
Babatope Okeowo, Akure Palpable tension has gripped the residents of Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State following the invasion of suspected Fulani herdsmen in the community. The herders, in their hundreds, were said to have been intercepted around 9 pm on Thursday by the military personnel on security duty in the
AstraZeneca reports COVID vaccine sales of $275m
AstraZeneca said its COVID-19 vaccine contributed $275 million to first-quarter sales and shaved three cents per share from its earnings, as it posted better-than-expected results and forecast growth in the second half. This is the first time the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has given financial details of the distribution and sales of its vaccine, which it
Delhi running out of space to cremate Covid dead
Police in India’s capital Delhi have asked local authorities to identify more sites for Covid-19 cremations. A second wave of the coronavirus is ravaging parts of India, overwhelming hospitals, morgues and crematoriums, reports the BBC. The total number of infections passed 18 million on Thursday, with 386,452 more recorded, the biggest one-day increase on
Dozens killed in Israeli religious festival crush
At least 44 people have been killed in a stampede at a religious festival in the north-east of Israel. The national emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) said dozens more had been wounded at the Lag B’Omer festival, at the foot of Mount Meron, reports the BBC. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as
‘IPOB’ll go after all terrorists’, Nnamdi Kanu tells Miyetti Allah
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to threat by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), to avenge the death of herdsmen in Anambra State. Kanu warned that IPOB would go after every killer Fulani herdsmen terrorists in the Southeast. The National Secretary of MACBAN, Engr. Saleh Alhassan,
AAU professor abducted by gunmen
…as police nab murder suspects Francis Ogbuagu, Benin City A Professor of Engineering and former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at he Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Prof. Osadolor Odia, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen. He was said to be on his way to his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, on Thursday morning when
Europa League: Man Utd put six past Roma as Pepe gives Arsenal hope
Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani both scored twice as Manchester United came from behind to take a major step towards sealing a place in next month’s Europa League final. Fernandes gave United a perfect start in their semi-final with Italian side Roma when he swept home Cavani’s first-time lay-off, reports the BBC. Paul Pogba’s
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