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May Day: NAAT tasks FG to prioritise security, welfare of workers
From Benjamin Babine, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) in celebration of workers day has called on the federal government to pay more attention to the security and welfare of Nigerian workers. President of NAAT, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, while congratulating Nigerian workers, especially NAAT members nationwide, said the nation is facing its worst
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Nigeria records US$8.41bn investments in Q1 2021 – NIPC
By Henry Uche The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) said it tracked $8.41bn worth of Investments from 15 Projects across eight States. The States include: Bayelsa, Lagos, Kano, Nasarawa, Delta, Edo, Bauchi and Akwa Ibom. At the Q1 NIPC media Parley, the Director, Strategic Communications of NIPC, Emeka Ofor in his presentation said, the sources
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May Day: Repent, go and sin no more -TUC tells oppressors of Workers
By Henry Uche The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has charged every employer who oppress workers in various sectors of human endeavour to repent, go and sin no more. The Secretary TUC, Lagos State Council, Comrade Abiodun Aladetan made this known in May Day Celebration to commemorate the immense contribution of workers in the
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May Day: Speaker salutes Taraba workers’ dedication
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo As Nigerians mark Workers’ Day, the Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly, Professor Joseph Albasu Kunini has commended the workers in the state for their dedication to duty and assured them of all necessary support from the legislature to make the working environment in the state most conducive. Kunini
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Discos: Monitor N120bn CBN intervention fund to avoid diversion, experts warn
By Adewale Sanyaolu Stakeholders in the nation’s power sector have urged strict monitoring of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) N120 billion intervention fund for the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to avoid diversion. Recall that the Special Adviser to the President on Infrastructure, Ahmad Zakari, had last week said N120 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX)
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Ngbo/Agila Crisis: Benue LG Chairman threatens Court action against Ebonyi Gov’t over alleged falsehood
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Council boss of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, Chief James Oche has threatened to drag Ebonyi State Government to court for inciting and sponsoring Ngbo community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State to launch violent attacks on the vulnerable people of Agila community in Benue State. Oche,
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Buhari-led government clueless, deepens nation’s security, economic woes – Cleric
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Bishop of the Egba Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, has described the All Progressive Congress (APC) led administration in the country as clueless, which has further thrown the nation into abyss of insecurity and economic woes. The cleric noted that the party since it came
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Uzodimma to gunmen: Days of criminality are over
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State governor Hope Uzodimma has assured those constituting nuisance in the State of his capability to match their criminality even as he urged the residents of the State t go about their normal business without fear of molestation. The governor who made the assurance during his speech to mark this
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Akwa Ibom govt preaches peace between host communities, companies
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Akwa Ibom State Government has called for continued peaceful coexistence between host communities and companies operating in their areas. Its Commissioner for Power and Petroleum Development, Dr. John Etim, made the call in Uyo, yesterday at a workshop tagged: “Sustainable Community Development Planning and Management for Effiat and Mbi Stakeholders.”
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NDDC: Group urges Buhari to listen to South-South governors, inaugurate board
The Niger Delta Peoples Assembly has commended South-South Governors’ Forum for again calling for the inauguration of the Governing Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a statement by Chief Boma Ebiakpo, National Chairman, the group said it was heart warming that Niger Delta governors rose to the occasion on April 29 “at this time of
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EPL: Man City beat Palace, could win title this weekend
Manchester City could clinch the Premier League title on Sunday after two goals in the space of 83 seconds saw off a stubborn Crystal Palace. City will secure a third title in four seasons if second-placed Manchester United lose at home to Liverpool, reports the BBC. After a scrappy first half at Selhurst Park,
Truck crushes two motorcycle riders to death in Ogun
Two motorcyclists were on Friday night crushed to death in an accident involving two motorcycles and a Leyland truck opposite Forte Oil filling station around Kotopo on the Abeokuta-lbadan road. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in
Don’t drag us into Pantami controversy, Northern govs warn group
Musa Pam, Jos The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF) has warn a shadow group to desist from a plan smear campaign against the Forum as well as its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State Barr. Simon Lalong. Chairman of the Forum in a press statement signed and issued on Saturday in Jos by his
Insecurity: Uzodinma returns, says, he will not be intimidated out office
Steve Uzoechi, Owerri Nearly one week after Imo State was plunged into an orgy of violence, governor of the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who had been away at Abuja, has returned to the state talking tough. Uzodinma blames disgruntled politicians who are in cahoots with some militants and criminal elements for the spate of
Report indictes Maradona’s medical team
*Says they were ‘inappropriate, deficient and reckless’ Diego Maradona’s medical team acted in an “inappropriate, deficient and reckless way”, an investigation into his death has found. The Argentinian football star died in November last year, sending shockwaves through the soccer-loving country and around the world. Shortly after his death, prosecutors in Argentina launched an investigation, including searches
Abductor of Kankara Schoolboys shot dead
Four days after he renounced his earlier repentance and returned to the forest, Auwal Daudawa, best known for his role in the abduction of 300 schoolboys in Katsina state has been killed in a rival fight. Reliable sources said that Daudawa was shot dead Friday evening during a gun duel with a rival gang
JUST IN: Unijos shuts hostels after security threat by gunmen
The Management of the University of Jos, has directed the closure of all its students’ hostels over security threats to the school. Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the university disclosed this in a statement sent to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) early on Saturday in Jos, adding that the
Ibukun Awosika: First Bank board decision was taken in bank’s best interest
Ibukun Awosika, the former Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, says decision to end the tenure of Adesola Adeduntan as the bank’s managing director was taken in the bank’s best interest. On Wednesday, First Bank announced the appointment of Gbenga Shobo as its new managing director and chief executive officer with effect from April 28.
Israel: Funerals begin for stampede victims
The first funerals have been taking place for victims of a stampede disaster at a crowded religious festival in northern Israel. At least 45 people were crushed to death during the Lag B’Omer event on the slopes of Mount Meron, where annual commemorations include all-night prayers, singing and dancing, reports Sky News. Devastated families have been
COVID-19: No new death as Nigeria records 55 new cases
Nigeria on Friday recorded no new death from the COVID-19 virus which has already claimed 2,063 lives in the country. The number of deaths recorded from the virus has drastically declined recently with only two deaths recorded in the last 17 days. Also, in continuation of a steady run of low infection figures, the
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