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Jimoh Ibrahim felicitates Akeredolu at 66
Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, the APC senatorial candidate for Ondo South, has felicitated Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on the occasion of his 66th birthday. The business mogul in his congratulatory message on Thursday made available to newsmen in Okitipupa, described Akeredolu as “a hegemon with collaborative praxis”. Ibrahim said that Akeredolu was indeed a…
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Transporter docked for allegedly stealing N2.7m goods
A 39-year-old transporter, Lucky Dauda, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing goods worth N2.7 million from a warehouse. The defendant, a transporter, who resides at 10, Ayetolu St., Agbelekale, Abule Egba, Lagos, is charged with conspiracy and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Innocent Odugbo, told the court that…
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Huawei, partners organize job fair for Nigerian youths
As part of its talent cultivation strategy, Huawei Technologies (Nigeria) Limited is set to host a job fair for Nigerian youths. The job fair, scheduled to hold on the 3rd of August, 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja is intended to attract, qualified candidates for job opportunities in IP technologies, Information Technologies, Channel management,…
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Buhari unveils new NNPC Ltd, assures Nigerians of energy security
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), affirming that the company is mandated by law to ensure that Nigeria’s National Energy Security is guaranteed. Speaking at the historic occasion at State House Conference Centre, the President said Africa’s largest National Oil Company (NOC) would also support sustainable growth…
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Security guard bags 9 months imprisonment for stealing iron rod
A Dei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 27-year-old security guard, Barnabas Yakubu to nine months imprisonment for stealing iron rods worth N330,000. Yakubu of Dawaki Abuja was sentenced on a count charge of theft. He, however, pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency. The Judge, Sulyman Ola,…
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Mixed reactions trail late night ban on tricycle operations in Kano
Some residents of Kano on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings about the ban on late-night operations by commercial tricycle riders by the Kano State government. The state government issued a statement on Monday banning the operations of commercial tricycles after 10 p.m., as part of security measures. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
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Court remands driver for allegedly causing death of pedestrian
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 37- year-old driver, Ibu Silas, in Kirikiri correction centre for allegedly causing the death of a pedestrian. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs M. C Ayinde, refused to listen to Silas’ plea. She ordered the police to return the case file to the office of the Director himof…
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Borno APC endorses Kaka Shehu to replace Kashim Shettima
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed Mr Kaka Shehu as the party’s candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial election. Gov. Babagana Zulum disclosed this at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday in Maiduguri. He said the stakeholders nominated Shehu to replace Sen. Kashim Shettima, who was picked as running mate…
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ASUU Strike: NLC to embark on nationwide solidarity protest on July 26, 27
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has said that it would embark on a nationwide protest on July 26 and 27 in solidarity with the trade unions in the Nigeria public universities and others. The NLC President, Mr Ayubaa Wabba said this in a circular jointly signed by Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Congress…
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2023: Ohanaeze Denies Endorsing Any Presidential Candidate
Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has denied endorsing any presidential candidate contrary to the widespread reports that it has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election. The Igbo socio-cultural group said it will soon make its position known on where Igbo votes will go to. In a statement…