FG Condoles With Kajuru Attack Victims
…Assures of Stepped-up Security Nationwide Mohammed The Federal Government has condoled with the families of the two persons, a Nigerian …
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Police Probe Easter Procession Tragedy in Gombe, 11 Confirmed Dead
The Inspector General of Police M.A Adamu has ordered a speedy and comprehensive investigation into the tragic accident on Sunday …
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2 Die, Vehicles Destroyed in Ibadan fuel Tanker fire
A tanker laden with petrol on Thursday fell and caught fire claiming two lives and burning four vehicles at Iwo …
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Easter: Saraki, Atiku Calls For Sacrifices in National Interest
Saraki and Abubakar President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the …
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Speaker Attributes Irregular Workers Payment To Debt Servicing
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Gov Yahaya Bello The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Matthew Kolawole has attributed …
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FEATURE: National Assembly Leadership and Crisis of Endorsement
Who leads the 9th National Assembly is already a contentious issue. Although the National Assembly is self-regulatory, the controversy was …
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NIMASA Elevates Staff in Promotion Exercise
Mr Bala and Mrs Uruakpa The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of the Nigerian Alternate Permanent Representative at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr. Dikko Bala, to Director. Also elevated to the position of Director in the Agency was the Deputy Director, Maritime Labour Services, Mrs. Rita Uruakpa. Other beneficiaries of the promotion exercise were Mr Kazir Musa, who was promoted to Deputy Director, and 18 officers, who were elevated to Assistant Directors. Two hundred and thirty six other staff across all grade levels also benefited from the exercise. The promotions were ratified at a meeting of the Governing Board of the Agency held in Lagos under the chairmanship of …
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Kajuru Attack: Association Sympathises With Victim’s Families
Late Miss Faye Mooney The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has sympathised with the families of the killed tourists at a recreational centre in Kajuru, Kaduna state. Mrs Bilikisu Abdul, National President of the association, condemned the inhumane act while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NAN reports that a Briton, Miss Faye Mooney and another tourist, a Nigerian were killed by kidnappers who abducted three others at a recreational resort in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state on April 19. The incident happened on Friday when some suspected kidnappers, armed with dangerous weapons, gained entry into a recreational resort, Kajuru Castle. The bandits shot sporadically and in the process, shot dead two persons …
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Minister Woos Investors, Says Nigeria Economy’s Outlook Positive
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (left) and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador George Oguntade (middle), at the venue of the Breakfast Meeting with investors, business community, lawyers and diplomats with ties to Nigeria in London on Thursday. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Buhari Administration has laid the necessary groundwork for the growth of the nation’s economy, and urged investors to take advantage of the government’s efforts by investing massively in Nigeria. The Minister, who made the call in London on Thursday, at a breakfast meeting with investors, lawyers, the business community and diplomats with ties to Nigeria, said the country – as the largest economy and a political …
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Buhari Sign N30,000 Minimum Wage
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new 30,000 minimum wage bill into law. Buhari signed the new bill into law at the State House in Abuja. The National Assembly passed the National Minimum Wage Bill, approving N30,000 minimum monthly wage for Federal and State workers. The proposed new National Minimum Wage was presented to the National Council of State on Jan. 22 after which it was sent to the National Assembly. The Federal Executive Council meeting also deliberated and approved the minimum wage after which it was transmitted to the National Assembly and subsequently passed by both chambers of the legislative arm. Senator Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters(Senate) told State House correspondents that …
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In Tunisia, Taxi Drivers Protest 5th Petrol Price Hike in One Year
The Taxi-drivers Taxi drivers in Tunisia went on strike on Monday, blocking several roads and disrupting traffic to protest an increase in fuel prices. Taxis blocked roads and bridges in Tunis, as well as roads connecting the capital to northern cities. The union representing taxi drivers called for the strike to protest the government’s measure to increase the price of fuel by 4 per cent earlier this month. The government said the increase, the fifth since 2018, came due to a weaker national currency and a decline in financial resources. Tunisia has struggled with an economic slowdown, public unrest triggered by the 2011 revolt that toppled long-time dictator Zine Abidine Ben Ali, and ensuing attacks by militant insurgents. The country …
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Gombe Tragedy: Gana Sends Delegation to Gombe
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has sent a high powered delegation to …
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Congress Can’t Impeach Me, Says President Trump
Trump at the at-Easter-Egg-Event President Donald Trump said Monday that he cannot be impeached by Congress over the findings of …
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Saraki Blasts Tinubu
….Despite Your Smear Campaign and Hatred for Me, You Should, At Least, Dwell on Facts By Ayo Kehinde Nigeria Senate …
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Prosecute Electoral Offenders Before Kogi, Bayelsa Polls, CSOs Urge INEC
Executive-Director-Youth-Alive-Foundation-YAF, Dr. Uduak Okon Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the prosecution of perpetrators of violence during the 2019 …
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Editorial: Nigeria’s Killer Cops
In early January, newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu pledged to enhance professionalism in the Force …
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Idah Club 6575 Raises Alarm Over Illegal P Arms In Kogi
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Acting IGP Adamu A non- governmental organisation known as Idah Club 6575 in Idah Local Government …
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Pop Singer Adele Parts With Husband
Multi-talented and Grammy Award winner British pop singer Adele and her husband have separated, her representatives said on Saturday. One …
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Americans, British, Dutch killed in church Easter bombings
Chaotic scene at the churches after the Easter bombing-Sri-lanka_ In an update, officials said no fewer than 35 foreigners, including …
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Mr Adesina, Tell President Buhari Nigerians Are Suffering, Says Gani Adams
By Ayo Kehinde The Generalisimo of Yorubaland Are Onakankafo Otunba Gani Ige Adams has disputed claims by the government that its …
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CCT: Onnoghen to Forfeit Money in His Account, Vows To Appeal
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday ordered the forfeiture of all money in the account of the suspended Chief …
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