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Corporate leaders tasked to explore data, talents analytics
By Henry Uche Corporate leaders in the public and private sector have been charged to explore data and talent analytics if their organizations must succeed in a complex, turbulent and data-driven business world. Management, administration and economics experts who spoke at the 13th Special Human Resource Forum (SHRF) organized by Chartered Institute of Personnel
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Nigerian entrepreneur, Emeghara, bags ECOWAS Youth Ambassadorship
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Nigerian businessman, Chiedozia ThankGod Emeghara recently got inducted into ECOWAS Youth Council as a Youth Ambassador. This was disclosed in a letter from the office of the President/Chairperson, West Africa Youth Council, Amb. Oluwaseun Oluwafemi Emmanuel William-Ologun According to the leadership of West Africa Youth Council, his appointment is “in recognition
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NSCDC investigates claims of staff linked with armed bandits
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has set up an intelligence-based team to thoroughly investigate one Abdullah Saidu, an acclaimed Civil Defence personnel arrested in connection with a group of armed bandits terrorizing some parts of Koton Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi state. The NSCDC said the investigative
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Student killed, several others injured as protest rocks Plateau Polytechnic over suspension of examination
From Gyang Bere, Jos A student of Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin-Ladi was yesterday shot death and several others inflicted injuries following a peaceful protest by the Student Union Government (SUG) to expressed displeasure over the suspension of their second semester examination. The students, who came to the institution that early morning to commenced their final
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Gunmen attack passengers in Abia
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen in their numbers were reported to have attacked passengers traveling along Ohafia-Bende-Umuahia Road, in Abia State in the early hours of today. The attack which could not be immediately ascertained whether it was linked to the enforcement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) sit-at-home order that had been
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Covid-19: Chinese Consul General hails Africa-China economic recovery plan
By Cosmas Omegoh China’s Consul General in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has hailed his country and Africa’s efforts at turning around the economic misfortune caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In a release, Maoming expressed happiness that China -Africa relations had continue to thrive even during the pandemic, recalling that China had sought to increase her
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Obey order of industrial court, Aremu tells striking Doctors
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu has appealed to the striking National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to obey the ruling of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering its members to return to work and negotiate outstanding issues of disputes through social
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Customs seizes fake drugs, cosmetics worth N120 million
From Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri The Federal Operating Unit, Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria custom service has seized fake pharmaceutical drugs and cosmetics worth over N120 million within its zone between July and August,2021. Comptroller Yusuf Lawal who announced this on Monday while briefing newsmen gave the list of the fake drugs to include 440 cartons of
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Bagudu visits rural communities, restates commitment to providing basic amenities
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has again restated his commitment in providing basic social amenities to people, especially those living in the rural areas. Bagudu stated this while interacting with communities, when he inspected the ongoing construction of Fakon Sarki/Bayawa road, in Augie Local Government Area.
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NDLEA to take drug war to varsities
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has disclosed plans to take the war on drugs to Nigeria’s tertiary institutions in its bid to bring an end to the incessant abuse of hard drugs and narcotic substances in Nigerian Universities. The Chairman/ Chief Executive of NDLEA Brigadier-General Muhammad Buba Marwa made the disclosure when the
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JUST IN: Gunman kills at least eight at Russian varsity
At least eight people have been killed when a gunman opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials say. The assailant walked on to the campus on Monday morning and started shooting. Students and teachers barricaded themselves inside the university building; others were seen jumping from windows, reports the BBC.
Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row
France’s defence minister has cancelled talks with her UK counterpart amid the row prompted by a new security deal between Britain, the US and Australia. Paris is angry after Australia signed the Aukus pact to build nuclear-powered submarines, pulling out of a major contract with France in the process, reports the BBC. UK PM
The Crown, Ted Lasso dominate Emmy Awards
Netflix’s royal drama The Crown and Apple comedy Ted Lasso were the big winners at Sunday’s Emmy Awards. The Crown’s prizes included best drama series, plus four acting wins for Gillian Anderson, Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor and Tobias Menzies. “What a lovely end to the most extraordinary journey with this lovely family,” Colman said
2023: Nothing will happen, if North retains power – Baba-Ahmed
*Says anyone who wants to leave can do so Baba Negedu, Kaduna The Director, Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, at the weekend said nothing will happen if a Northerner takes over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The spokesman of NEF also said the North has the
Carabao Cup: Pulisic doubtful for Villa clash – Tuchel
Chelsea’s American forward Christian Pulisic is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained on international duty this month and Wednesday’s League Cup game against Aston Villa will likely come too soon for him, manager Thomas Tuchel said. The 23-year-old picked up the problem in the United States’ 4-1 win over Honduras and missed Chelsea’s
Koeman not worried about Barca future, hopeful of turnaround
Speaking ahead of Monday’s home game against Granada, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he is not worried about his future despite criticism in the wake of last week’s drubbing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. “The only thing is to think about the game, think about the team,” the 58-year-old coach said. “The
Serie A: Allegri relieved to hear final whistle in Milan draw
Angry Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said it was lucky the final whistle blew in the 1-1 home draw with AC Milan on Sunday because his team could have lost. Juve took an early 1-0 lead thanks to Alvaro Morata’s strike and looked in control going into the latter stages but they spurned a chance
Orji leads PDP membership registration in Ajeromi/Ifelodun constituency
Anayo Ezugwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency has commenced electronic registration of its members. The registration exercise is supported by Honourable Rita Orji, a former House of Representatives member that represented the constituency at the Eighth National Assembly. The members, who came out in their numbers at the constituency office
Mailafia: SaMBA demands independent autopsy
The Southern and Middle- Belt Alliance (SaMBA) has demanded an immediate, transparent and independent autopsy on the body of the former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, who died yesterday in Abuja. The group expressed great shock and sadness over the sudden death of the economist and banker and insisted
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Enugu Oct 1
Ethiopian Airlines has said it will resume flights to Enugu and other Eastern parts of the country from October 1. Airlines suspended flights to Enugu when the Federal Government closed the airport for the repairs in 2019. A statement yesterday by the General Manager of the carrier in Nigeria, Shimeles Arage, said Wednesday, Friday
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