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ITF placing Nigeria on steady economic growth – Ari, DG ITF
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Director General of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Joseph N. Ari said ITF is contributing immensely in placing Nigeria on the path of steady economic growth and industrialization. He noted that the management is working towards taking the country to be among the top nations of the world. Ari disclosed this
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ABSU VC eulogises late Prof. Nwabughuogu over his developmental strides
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State University (ABSU) Vice-Chancellor, Prof Onyemachi M. Ogbulu has eulogized late Emeritus Prof. Anthony Nwabughuogu for his developmental strides in the manpower needs of the country especial in the areas of social, political and economic history. Prof Ogbulu poured the encomiums on late Prof Nwabughuogu during a colloquium/book launch in
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Kwara APC Elders berate Minister of Information over verbal attacks on Governor
From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin Leaders and elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State yesterday berated the minister of Information and Culture, Alh Lai Mohammed for denigrating the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The elders under the aegis of Kwara APC Elders Caucus were reacting to the disparaging comments made by the minister about
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2023: APC Nasarawa endorses A’lmakura for National Chairman
From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nigerian ruling party, the All progressive Congress APC, Nasarawa state has endorsed senator Tanko Almakura for the National chairmanship position. This was disclosed on Monday during a press briefing by the convener of the progressive for Umar Tanko Almakura, Hon. Makpa Malla saying the endorsement of senator Almakura is no
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Defamation of character: El-rufai’s Commissioner cries out, seeks police protection
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan has cried out over alleged defamation of his character in an online publication. The said online publication, according to Aruwan, described him ( Aruwan) as being used to cover up alleged genocide against Christians in Southern Kaduna. Addressing Journalists in
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NCC awards N20m grant to four startups
By Chinenye Anuforo In furtherance of its commitment to encourage development of new indigenous technologies and contents, that are oriented in cutting-edge research to stimulate sustainable economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded N20 million grant to four tech startups. The four tech startups are: Clearflow System Hub, Aelaus Engineering Teams/Hyech Electronics Solutions,
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Okowa, PDP have done enough damage to Delta – Omo-Agege
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has called on the people of Delta State to chase away the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from power in the state come 2023. Omo-Agege said the PDP and the incumbent governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa have already done enough damage to the state. He spoke at Ovwor-Olomu,
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Oil Revenue: Group, private investigators seek court order against NNPC, NAMPIS
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Registered Trustees of Reality Advocacy Against Corruption and a team of private investigators and whistle-blowers have jointly asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) and National Petroleum Investment Management Services(NAMPIS) to refund N29.3 trillion to the Federation Account being unremitted revenue from the
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Olumakaiye anointed as 4th Anglican Archbishop of Lagos
The Most Revd Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye PhD was on Sunday, November 7, 2021 anointed as the 4th Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Nigeria Anglican Communion at The Cathedral Church of The Advent Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja. The Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria , The Most Revd. Henry Ndukuba Presided over the
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Drama as Imo lawmakers impeach Speaker
The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem has been impeached as the Speaker during the House plenary session today following several allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The former Speaker was impeached following the unanimous decision of the 19 members out of 27 lawmakers in a signed
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Imo Deputy Speaker reinstated after Speaker’s impeachment
Deputy Speaker of the Imo state House of Assembly, Hon. Amara Iwuayanwu has been reinstated. This development is coming shortly after the speaker, Paul Emeziem was impeached under tight security. The impeached Speaker has been replaced with Hon. Kennedy Ibe. 19 out of the 27 lawmakers signed the impeachment papers. This development comes barely
JUST IN: Renowned scholar, theatre director, Bayo Oduneye, dies at 87
Tony Okuyeme Renowned theatre scholar, arts administrator, and Artistic Director of the National Troupe of Nigeria, Professor Bayo Oduneye, is dead. He was 87 years old. Popularly called ‘Uncle B’, Prof. Oduneye, who is one of Nigeria’s most respected theatre directors and stage managers, and has trained a whole generation of theatre artistes in
JUST IN: Soldiers, Boko Haram in gun battle in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently in a gunfight with Boko Haram insurgents at Tamsukawu village in Kaga LGA of Borno State. A military source told online newspaper, TheCable that soldiers and insurgents are currently engaged in a heavy gun battle. He said the insurgents invaded the town to attack a military formation
JUST IN: Imo Assembly impeaches Speaker
Lawmakers of the Imo State House of Assembly on Monday morning impeached Speaker Paul Emeziem. They replaced him with Kennedy Ibe. The exercise was carried out amidst tight security with 19 of the 27 lawmakers said to have signed the impeachment papers. It was learnt that the Deputy Speaker, Amara Iwuanyanwu, who was impeached
$78.4m debt: Court restrains firms, businessman from accessing funds, assets worldwide
Akeem Nafiu Justice Yellin Bogoro of a Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd, Sheban Petroleum Development Company Ltd, a businessman, Dr. Ambrosie Orjiako and persons acting on their behalf from withdrawing from the accounts of nine other defendants and 29 banks. The judge made the interim order
Box Office: ‘Eternals’ Reigns Supreme With $71m Debut
“Eternals” soared to the top of the weekend box office chart, buoyed by mania for all things Marvel. But its $71 million debut fell just short of projections, which had the superhero film debuting to $75 million. That’s a sign, perhaps, that the iffy reviews muted “Eternals’” results or a signal that the underlying
Tanker explosion: Liberian president condoles with S’Leone
President of Liberia, George Weah, has sent his condolences to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and his citizens over the fuel tanker explosion that occurred on November 5, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Weah made this known in a statement issued by Jarlawah Tonpo, Liberia’s Deputy Information Minister for Press and Public Affairs
Japan has zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months
Japan recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday, according to local media. Prior to Sunday, there hadn’t been a day without a COVID-19 death since Aug. 2, 2020, according to a tally by national broadcaster NHK. The latest figures from the health ministry showed
Global COVID-19 cases near 250m as Delta surge eases
Worldwide cases due to COVID-19 were approaching 250 million on Sunday as the surge from the Delta variant eases and more normal trade and tourism resume, although some countries in eastern Europe are experiencing record outbreaks. Over the last three months, the daily average number of cases has fallen by 36%, according to a
Sell Tesla shares, Twitter users tell Musk
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk should sell about 10% of his Tesla stock, according to 57.9% of people who voted on his Twitter poll asking users of the social media network whether he should offload the stake. “I was prepared to accept either outcome,” Musk said, after the voting ended. The world’s richest person tweeted
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