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Residents protest abandoned NDDC road project in Edo
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Residents of Palace Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State barricaded the Upper Mission Extension Road over the alleged abandoned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) road project in their community. Addressing reporters in Benin, the Odionwere of the community, Pa Robert Owen, 74, said the road was contracted to
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Abuja: Gunmen attack JSS Staff Quarters in Kwali, abduct vice principal
From Molly Kilete, Abuja Gunmen have attacked Junior Secondary School (JSS), Yebu in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), abducting its Vice Principal, Mohammed Nuhu. The gunmen, who stormed the school in their numbers, reportedly surrounded the quarters after scaling through the fence and tied the security man on duty; after which
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DBN, FC4S Lagos, NCIC to finance green SMEs projects
From Uche Usim, Abuja The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc, Financial Centre for Sustainability Lagos (FC4S Lagos), and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund green projects in Nigeria, a move consistent with global action on climate change and environmental sustainability. The event, which took place
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JAMB remits N3.51 billion to FG as 2021 operating surplus
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted N3.51 billion to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating surplus. Since 2016, JAMB has continued to return its operating surplus as a result of prudent management of its resources. JAMB spokesman Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Wednesday,
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11 NCoS inmates gain admission into National Open University
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja There was jubilation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Ogun State as 11 inmates of the facility were matriculated into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to study various courses. The courses are Business Administration, Political Science, Criminology and Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution and Public Administration. NOUN
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Lagos: Panic in Ikeja over gas pipeline leakage
By Adewale Sanyaolu, Lagos There was panic in Ikeja and its environs Wednesday morning over a gas pipeline leakage. The leak, which occurred around the Oba Akran/Computer Village axis, brought commercial activities in the area to a standstill. The incident, according to local sources, occurred around 8 am The pipeline within the Oba Akran axis
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Gunmen kill 2 policemen in Rivers
From Tony John, Port Harcourt Two policemen of the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have been shot dead by unknown gunmen, Daily Sun has learnt. The policemen were attached to Diobu Mile 1 Division and were reportedly shot dead during a stop and search operation at Okija Street in Port Harcourt on
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CODE takes good leadership, accountability advocacy to Rivers schools
From Tony John, Port Harcourt A nonprofit, Connected Development (CODE), has sensitised secondary school students in Rivers State on civic participation, with stress on accountability, transparency, integrity and good leadership. The event, organised with funding from Oxfam, is to create awareness on social issues in regard to young Nigerians and how they can add value
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Anambra Guber Election: No political alliance with PDP – Obiora Agbasimelo, Labour Party
From : Adannna Nnamani Mr. ObioraAgbasimelo and Labour Party have debunked the claim by Comrade Joseph Ndirang that the national leadership of the Labour Party (LP) was engaging in serious political alliance discussions with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate Chief Valentine Ozigbo to endorse him for the forthcoming November 6, Anambra State
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PHEDC loses N2.5 billion monthly to meter bypass
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has expressed worry over the spate of meter bypass violations in its areas of operation (AOR), saying it has led to a monthly loss of over N2.5 billion. The company said it has referred five persons involved in meter bypass violations in Port
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Plateau Assembly crisis: Listen to voices of reason, restore normalcy – Jang tells Lalong
Musa Pam, Jos Former Governor of Plateau State Sen. Jonah David Jang has advised Governor Simon Lalong to listen to the Voice of Reason and restore normalcy in the Plateau State House of Assembly. Jang, who handed over power to Lalong as governor in 2015, in a press statement he personally signed and issued
Bandits raid Abuja Govt School, abduct Vice-Principal
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded a Junior Secondary School in Yebu community of the Kwali Area Council, Abuja, and abducted the Vice Principal, Mr Mohammed Nuhu. According to reports, a teacher of the school, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said kidnappers wielding sophisticated weapons attacked the staff quarters of the school.
Death toll in Ikoyi building collapse rises to 22
Two more bodies were pulled out early Wednesday from the debris of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building, bringing the death toll to 22 people, the emergency services said. The 21-storey building was still under construction when it crumbled on Monday in the upscale Ikoyi neighbourhood of Nigeria’s commercial capital. Rescuers said Wednesday they had
Customers can petition CBN over excessive bank charges, says NDIC MD
Bello Hassan, Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), says overcharged bank customers can petition the corporation or the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate a refund. Speaking at a three-day workshop organised for business editors and members of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), Hassan said there is a
JUST IN: Massive gas leakage at Ikeja
•We’re taking measures to avert disaster – NEMA Taiwo Jimoh The Ibrahim Farinloye, the Acting Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed a massive gas leakage around Computer Village, Awolowo Road, Oba Akran, Medical Road, Anifowoshe, Ikeja environs. Farinloye, who called in on a live TV programme on Wednesday morning, informed
Oil prices fall as data shows big build in US inventory
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as industry data pointed to a big build in crude oil and distillate stocks in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer, and as pressure mounted on OPEC to increase supply. Brent crude futures fell 71 cents, or 0.9%, to $84.00 a barrel by 0450 GMT, after dropping
Republican set for shock Virginia win
Republican Glenn Youngkin is set to be elected as Virginia’s next governor in a major upset, according to US media projections. He is 2.7 points ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, with more than 95% of votes counted. McAuliffe, who served as governor from 2014-18, saw his opinion poll lead vanish in recent weeks, reports
Biden slams China, Russia for missing COP26
US President Joe Biden has criticised the leaders of China and Russia for not turning up to the COP26 climate summit. In a speech on Tuesday night, Biden said climate was “a gigantic issue” and China “walked away” – adding it was the “same thing with Russia and Putin”. Neither Russian President Vladimir Putin
Taliban bans foreign currencies in Afghanistan
The Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could further disrupt an economy on the brink of collapse. “The economic situation and national interests in the country require that all Afghans use Afghan currency in their every trade,” the Taliban said. The economy is struggling due to the
Europa Conference League: Vitesse Arnhem the visitors for Conte’s Tottenham debut
Before making his return to the touchline in the Premier League, Antonio Conte’s first match in charge of Tottenham Hotspur will come in the Europa Conference League on Thursday when his new side play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Conte was appointed as the new head coach of Spurs on Tuesday on a deal until
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