Category: News
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“Nigerian Navy Nabs Two Suspected Pipeline Vandals in Asugbo Creek, Delta State”
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant operation aimed at curbing pipeline vandalism in the region, the Nigerian Navy, operating in Delta State, has successfully apprehended two individuals suspected of being involved in pipeline vandalism. The incident occurred in the Asugbo Creek area, situated in Warri South Local Government Area. The arrest was carried out on…
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“Reflecting on MohBad: Lessons from the Life and Tragic Death of a Rising Star”
By Milcah Tanimu In the midst of political matters and urgent concerns in Nigeria, the sudden and unexpected death of 27-year-old artist and musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as MohBad or Imole, has captured the nation’s attention. His tragic departure has left a lasting impact, with lessons to be learned from his life and untimely…
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“Leah Sharibu’s Captivity Journey: From Forced Marriage to ISWAP Medical Leadership”
Leah Sharibu, the Christian girl who was abducted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members, has taken a remarkable turn in her captivity, reportedly entering into a new marriage with another terrorist commander after obtaining a divorce from her initial captor. The distressing ordeal dates back to February 19, 2018, when ISWAP militants kidnapped…
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Subsidy Removal: Kwara govt disburses financial support to 26,852 students
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has commenced the disbursement of financial assistance to 26,852 students of Kwara State origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The disbursement, according to a statement by Prof. Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, Chairman of the Government Committee on Students’ Palliative Fund, commenced on Monday after a thorough screening process…
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NLC & TUC declared indefinite strike from Tuesday next week
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC have declareed an indefinite and total strike from the 3rd of October over what they called non-challant attitude and refusal of the FG to take steps to assuage workers’ suffering following the petroleum subsidy removal. At the News Conference…
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Hardship: We Are Tired Of FG’s ‘Soon’ Promises – TUC
Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has expressed the union’s frustration with the Ministry of Labour’s repeated promises to soon address their demands. The TUC’s demands encompass wage awards for civil servants to alleviate the challenges brought about by the removal of fuel subsidies, tax exemptions for specific worker categories, and…
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Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN Gov And 4 Deputies
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN on Tuesday. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor, and Dr Bala Bello as the bank’s deputy governors. Their confirmation followed the consideration and approval of a motion moved by Senate Leader,…
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Gov. Agbu Kefas Vows to deal with Taraba Stakeholders who dare criticise his government
Uhuru Samuel Adaji Jalingo Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has vowed he will deal ruthlessly with anybody or group of persons who constitute themselves as stakeholders to criticize his policies. Governor Agbu who issued the threat during a media Chat in Jalingo on Tuesday said that those claiming to be stakeholders are the real enemies…
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Gov Radda Salutes Police Chief, Army Troops, Vigilantes for Repelling Attack in Malumfashi
By Lateef Taiwo Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has saluted the gallantry of the Malumfashi Divisional Police Officer, DPO, troops of the Nigerian Army and members of a vigilante group, who foiled an attack on residents of the Tijjani Malumfashi Housing Estate, on Saturday. Residents of the Estate in Malumfashi Local Government Area over the weekend…
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Barau tasks journalists on promotion of good governance
From Lateef Taiwo Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin , has hailed members of the Senate Press Corps for promoting good governance through their reports of the parliament, appealing to them to sustain the tempo. Speaking when he hosted members of the Corps in his office on Monday in Abuja , he said…