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Okowa approves 65 years retirement age for public school staff
Okowa approves 65 years retirement age for public school staff By Ifeanyi Olannye The Delta State Government has approved 65 years as the retirement age for teaching and non-teaching staff of all its public schools including polytechnics and colleges of education. It also approved 40 years as the length of service…
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Sylvester Oromoni had no underlying illness – doctor
Sylvester Oromoni had no underlying illness – doctor Master Sylvester Oromoni By Ngozi Njoku The doctor, who delivered Master Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lagos, at birth, has testified that the student did not have any underlying illness. The doctor, Henry Aghogho, said on Monday that Oromoni was born on Dec. 4, 2009, without any…
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FG lauds British charity for combating Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis
FG lauds British charity for combating Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis By Ruth Oketunde The Federal Government has lauded the British charity, IA-Foundation for the commitment shown by the charity in tackling the out-of-school crisis in Nigeria. Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation in a message to IA-Foundation, to commemorate the fourth annual…
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FCTA committed to addressing health challenges, welfare of senior citizens – Official
FCTA committed to addressing health challenges, welfare of senior citizens – Official By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday in Abuja reiterated its commitment to address the health challenge, improve welfare and well being of the senior citizens in the nation’s capital. Alhaji Sani Amar, Director, Social Welfare Services Department,…
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Guber Poll: Boost for Kwara Gov’s reelection bid
Guber Poll: Boost for Kwara Gov’s reelection bid *As Okun people in Kwara throw their weight behind him By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Okun people of Kogi state, who are resident in Kwara state, have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the forthcoming Saturday…
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Guber Poll: Kwara CAN debunks report that it instructed its members not to vote for AbdulRazaq
Guber Poll: Kwara CAN debunks report that it instructed its members not to vote for AbdulRazaq By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has debunked a publication by unnamed bodies claiming that the state CAN has instructed its members not to vote for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq…
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Guber Poll: Boost for Kwara Gov’s reelection bid
Guber Poll: Boost for Kwara Gov’s reelection bid *As Okun people in Kwara throw their weight behind him By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Okun people of Kogi state, who are resident in Kwara state, have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the forthcoming Saturday governorship election.…
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Guber Poll: Kwara SDP rules out alliance With PDP, others
Guber Poll: Kwara SDP rules out alliance With PDP, others By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has ruled out any alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other party in Kwara State. The Presidential Candidate of the SDP in the February 25 elections, Prince…
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Police neutralise 2 kidnap suspects in Bauchi
Police neutralise 2 kidnap suspects in Bauchi By Ahmed Kaigama Police in Bauchi neutralised two suspected kidnappers at Rafin Gora in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Friday and rescued their victim. Police spokesman, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated on Sunday in Bauchi that the gun-wielding assailants invaded the home…
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Infrastructure critical to Africa’s growth, development — expert
Infrastructure critical to Africa’s growth, development — expert By Lucy Ogalue An economist, Hannah Ryder, has urged the next World Bank president to focus on infrastructure in its support to the African continent. According to the economist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Development Reimagined Firm, infrastructure is crucial to the…