Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi Stakeholders urge political parties to pick governorship candidates from zone Major stakeholders and prominent politicians from Ekiti South Senatorial District have resolved to ensure that presentation of candidates for the 2022 governorship election from the zone was a mandate for political parties participating in the poll. The stakeholders, under the […]
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The Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps has evicted another 137 illegal occupants of forest reserve across the state. Those evicted were suspected to constitute security threats to the state. They were picked at Elegbeka forest along the Akure-Owo-Ifon road few days after they arrived the state. Last week, 42 persons were arrested […]
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It had all the elements of drama. But, deeply etched on Senator Smart Adeyemi’s histrionics and lachrymose display was the dilemma of the Ninth Senate’s being unequally yoked with the Presidency. The Senator representing Kogi West, while making his contributions to the debate on the nagging security situation in the country, gave the impression that […]
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has called on Nigeria and other countries to prioritise seafarers and aircrew in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination programmes. This was contained in the United Nations bodies’ joint statement last week, urging member states to prioritise seafarers and aircrew in the national COVID-19 vaccination programmes. This comes amidst concerns that […]
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The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has challenged Nigerians and Nigeria on safety and improved working environment. Joining the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work, NIEEE said a better working condition would spur workers to perform better. At a virtual forum organized […]
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Lagos State Government has been urged to construct good drainage across communities and create awareness on the need for residents to have clean environment. The Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) made this call during a sensitisation tour of Orile, Bode Thomas and Mile 2 in commemoration of the World Malaria Day outreach. The programme, […]
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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri (middle); his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo (third left); new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Obi Egbuchulam and other officers during their visit to Government House, Yenagoa…yesterday Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has cautioned against politicisation of security issues in Nigeria, saying that it is inimical to the […]
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Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila Probe ‘abuse’ of expatriate quota by telcos Urge action against capital flight House of Representatives, yesterday, demanded review of modular refinery licenses issued to indigenous firms in the country. Adopting a motion sponsored by Mr. Alex Egbona at the plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, the House urged […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned the public against abuse of the country’s currency, describing naira as pride of the nation. Speaking at the CBN Fair at Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, the Principal Manager, Currency Operations Department, Mrs. Dorothy Onyene, cautioned traders, farmers and other Nigerians to stop […]
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) halted two months’ pullbacks to close April on a positive note as investors’ wealth soared by N418 billion in one month. The performance followed improved corporate earnings and renewed positive sentiments in blue-chips. The benchmark index gained 2.02 per cent to close the month at 39,834.42 basis points, from 39,045.13 […]
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