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Regulatory bodies conduct integrity tests on Osun mega schools
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A team of professional and regulatory bodies in Osun State have conducted structural integrity tests on the mega schools built by ex-governor and current Minister of Interior Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The integrity test, it was gathered, was to ascertain the sustainability of the eleven mega schools in the state. Findings showed
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Kaduna: Approve social protection policy implementation plan, KADSPAC tells El-Rufai
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna A civil society group, Kaduna Social Protection Accountability Coalition (KADSPAC), has appealed to the El-Rufai administration to approve the state’s Social Protection Policy Implementation Plan before the year runs out. The state government had in February launched the social protection policy to address the vulnerability of the poorest residents by mitigating
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Counter-insurgency: Theatre Commander seeks inter-agency cooperation
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Theatre Commander of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operation, Maj Gen Christopher Musa, has sought collaboration between the military and other security agencies in the country to strengthen the fight against terror and terrorism. Gen Musa told military commanders, police commissioners and heads of the security agencies in Borno State during a roundtable at
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NLNG, Seplat to bag 2021 AfriSAFE Awards
By Adewale Sanyaolu The Africa Safety Awards for Excellence (AfriSAFE) is set to honour Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, among other top organisations in Africa for their commitment to workplace safety and environmental sustainability in their operations. Chief Executive Officer of AfriSAFE, Femi Da-silva disclosed this in a statement released
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Two die in Ondo road crash
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Two persons have been confirmed dead in a road accident that occurred in Ondo, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The accident which occurred at Ademulegun area of the town was allegedly caused by over speed by the driver of the car who was alleged to be
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Qatar World Cup qualifier: Eagles open camp in Morocco for Liberia clash
By Bunmi Ogunyale Super Eagles’ camp has finally come alive in Morocco ahead of this weekend’s World Cup qualifying tie against Lone Star of Liberia at the Grand Stade Tangier. Reliable camp sources hinted that the national team’s handler Gernot Rohr and his backroom staff arrived the camp yesterday, just as the invited players are
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CAF Women’s Champions League: …We’ll get the job done –Okon
By Monica Iheakam Rivers Angels head coach, Edwin Okon has assured that they will be clinical in approach to their second group game at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League. Okon is speaking ahead of today’s encounter against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, believes that the Nigerian flag bearers to the tournament holding in Cairo, Egypt,
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Headmasters’ Cup: Okowa’s 32-seater bus awaits champions –Oghoro
By Emma Jemegah Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has promised to give the winner of the Headmasters’ Cup a brand new 32-seater Coaster Bus. This came just as latest reports confirmed that the final earlier billed for November 11 will now take place on Nov. 18th. The Delta State Permanent Secretary in the ministry of
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WBF Title Defense: Ooni pledges support to Ridwan ‘Scorpion’
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has pledges his assistance to the current World Boxing Federations (WBF) Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola in his quest to defend his title against an opponent from Georgia, Giorgi Gogatishvili, The Arole Oduduwa made this call while hosting the boxer and his crew
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AFN Director, Okorie, joins ‘Team Leaders’ tour in USA
Newly appointed Performance Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), former 400m hurdler, Victor Okorie, has joined the ‘Team Leaders Site Visit’ for a tour of facilities in the U.S. city of Eugene, Oregon, ahead of the 2022 World Athletics Championship. Okorie, the southeast zonal representative on the AFN board, won a series of
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JUST IN: Anambra Supplementary Poll: One feared killed in Ihiala
The Supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has recorded one casualty as soldiers patrolling the council area have shot a yet-to-be-identified man. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared a supplementary election in the area today after election failed to hold there on Saturday, November 6 while the election held
Reps ask security agencies to find missing Vanguard journalist
Philip Nyam, Abuja The House of Representatives Tuesday mandated all security agencies in the country to urgently investigate the whereabouts of Mr. Tordue Henry Salem who has been missing for four weeks. It also directed its joint committees on national security and intelligence, police, defence and interior should interface with service chiefs and other
JUST IN: Retired Air Force chief, grandson shot dead in Kaduna
The police in Kaduna have confirmed the gruesome killing of a Nigerian Air Force retired chief, Air Vice Marshal, Mohammed Maisaka, and his grandson, at Rigasa, a community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The 27-year-old grandson, Mohammed Musa, a serving Airman, was said to be his grandfather’s orderly. Kaduna State Police
JUST IN: Rio Ferdinand calls for Solskjaer to ‘hand baton over’
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Manchester United manager has been questioned by former United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, who called for the “baton to be handed over”. Solskjaer is under intense pressure following Saturday’s home defeat by Manchester City and the 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool last month, reports the BBC. Speaking on his Vibe
Anambra decides: Victor Umeh ejected from Ihiala HQ
Victor Umeh, a chieftain of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who arrived at the LGA headquarters with other party members, was turned back by the GOC, 82 Division.
Plateau PDP accuses Lalong of not obeying court’s LG judgment
Musa Pam, Jos The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Simon Lalong and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of not obeying the court judgement reinstating the Chairman of Langtang North LGC Hon. Joshua Laven Ubandoma to complete his remaining one year in office The state’s PDP Legal
NCC raises the alarm over new malware attack
Samson Akintaro The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians to be wary of a new Android malware named ‘AbstractEmu’, which has just been discovered. The malware, it said, can gain access to smartphones, take complete control of infected smartphones and silently modify device settings while simultaneously taking steps to evade detection. “This
Trump Vows to Be ‘Very Involved’ in Midterm Elections
Former President Donald Trump declared that he would be “very involved” in next year’s midterm elections, telling Fox News on Sunday that his support of candidates was vital for the victory of numerous candidates in last week’s vote. Trump has already offered his endorsement to dozens of Republicans for next year’s election and said
Social media access disrupted in Ethiopia, Netblocks says
Access in Ethiopia to social media platforms Facebook (FB.O), WhatsApp and Telegram has been restricted after the content of high school exams was leaked online, internet watchdog NetBlocks said on Monday. Network data as of Monday afternoon showed that Facebook and Messenger servers and some WhatsApp and Telegram messaging servers were restricted on state-run telecommunications
Man United have no plans to sack Solskjaer
…as beleaguered manager returns to Norway for short holiday Manchester United have no plans to replace manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Saturday’s defeat in the Manchester derby. There is no indication from the club that the Norwegian will lose his job during the November international break and, as things stand, he is expected to be
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