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Nigerian News

NULGE to governors : Don’t derail LGs’ financial autonomy

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The National Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), has cautioned state governors in Nigeria against attempts to derail autonomy of local governments in the country NULGE National President, Comrade Hakeem …

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Nigerian News

Edo train attack: We ‘re intensifying efforts to rescue remaining victims – Police

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Railway Police Command, CP Yetunde Longe, has said investigations were being intensified to ensure that the victims of abduction at the Ekehene …

Edo train attack: We ‘re intensifying efforts to rescue remaining victims – Police Read More
Osun Oyetola
Nigerian News

Osun poly student dies after visiting boyfriend

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A National Diploma (ND1) student in the department of Mass Communication, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has been declared dead after developing sickness in her boyfriend’s house. The lady, simply identified …

Osun poly student dies after visiting boyfriend Read More
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Business / Politics / Top Stories

Reactions as FG cancels commissioning of cargo airport in Anambra

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The official commissioning of Anambra Cargo Airport slated for Saturday October 30, 2021 has been cancelled. It is gathered that the stoppage of the event, was ordered by the Nigerian …

Reactions as FG cancels commissioning of cargo airport in Anambra Read More
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Nigeria’s seaports operating far above installed capacity – NPA boss

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Mohammed Bello-Koko is the acting managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in this interview, tells journalists that since his appointment about five months ago, he has worked round the …

Nigeria’s seaports operating far above installed capacity – NPA boss Read More
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Politics

APC doing better than PDP in Plateau – Reps Deputy speaker

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmad Idris Wase, said the people of Plateau state have no reasons to jettison the All Progressives Congress (APC), having …

APC doing better than PDP in Plateau – Reps Deputy speaker Read More
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Nigerian News

Group protests ‘blackmail’ of Buhari’s appointees, demand arrest

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A pressure group based in the Federal Capital Territory, Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CGGCI) has staged protest against some persons allegedly trying to blackmail President Muhammad Buhari …

Group protests ‘blackmail’ of Buhari’s appointees, demand arrest Read More
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Nigerian News

Chieftaincy: Osun court jails 6 for impersonation

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

An Osun atate high court aitting in Osogbo, Wednesday sentenced six persons to nine months imprisonment for impersonating kingmakers. The convicts were said to have paraded themselves as kingmakers and …

Chieftaincy: Osun court jails 6 for impersonation Read More
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Business

Pensioners barricade FAAN Hq over pensions adjustment

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 - by Suleiman Idris

Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners NUP, FAAN branch, Tuesday morning barricaded the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria following what they said is the inability of …

Pensioners barricade FAAN Hq over pensions adjustment Read More
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Nigerian News

Reject govs’ proposal on zoning to save PDP, leaders’ forum tells NEC

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been urged to reject the zoning arrangement as proposed by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led committee. A group, the PDP National …

Reject govs’ proposal on zoning to save PDP, leaders’ forum tells NEC Read More
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Nigerian News

Management closes down OAU, asks students to go home

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Authority of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced closing that of the university till further notice. The closure, according to a release by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun …

Management closes down OAU, asks students to go home Read More
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Nigerian News

Anambra: Uba, APC cancel campaign flag-off ‘to honour victims of attacks’

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The campaign flag-off ceremony of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled to hold today ahead the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra state has been postponed to honour victims of various …

Anambra: Uba, APC cancel campaign flag-off ‘to honour victims of attacks’ Read More
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Business

Aero Contractors receives 2 new Airbus 320 aircraft

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 - by Adeola Tukuru,

Aero contractors Thursday took delivery of two brand new Airbus 320 (Aircrafts) from Heston airline based in Lithuania. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Mahmood Abdullahi, while receiving the new …

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Breaking News / Business / Top Stories

Breaking: Uneasy calm as fire guts Nigeria Port Authority headquarters

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Admin III

Fire on Wednesday morning threatened the activities of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters at a wing of its operational base located at Marina office in Lagos state. NPA General …

Breaking: Uneasy calm as fire guts Nigeria Port Authority headquarters Read More
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Nigerian News

Buhari appoints EFCC, 3 petroleum institutions’ board members

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm appointments of the Secretary and Board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); Chairman, Chief Executive and Executive Commissioners …

Buhari appoints EFCC, 3 petroleum institutions’ board members Read More
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Nigerian News

2023: Why power ‘ll remain in the North – Oluwo

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A traditional ruler in Osun state, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdurRasheed Adewale Akanbi, has said the only thing that can make power shift to Yorubaland is for people of …

2023: Why power ‘ll remain in the North – Oluwo Read More
Business

AfCFTA: Don’t make Nigeria a dumping ground, CICAN tasks FG

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 - by Adeola Tukuru,

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has called on the federal government against making Nigeria a dumping ground as a result of the African Continental Free Trade …

AfCFTA: Don’t make Nigeria a dumping ground, CICAN tasks FG Read More
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Nigerian News

NEPZA boss hails association over board chairman’s award

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones (NEPZA), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, has expressed appreciation to the Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria over the conferment of its …

NEPZA boss hails association over board chairman’s award Read More
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Nigerian News

Banditry: Gumi’s position self serving, threat to national security- PGF boss

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman, has faulted the Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, for calling on the authorities to grant amnesty to bandits …

Banditry: Gumi’s position self serving, threat to national security- PGF boss Read More
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Nigerian News

OAU dismisses another lecturer for sexual harassment

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The authority of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, has announced dismissal of another lecturer, Dr. Adebayo Mosobalaje, for alleged sexual harassment. This would be the second lecturer dismissed in …

OAU dismisses another lecturer for sexual harassment Read More
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Nigerian News

Buhari recovers N1tr stolen funds in six years – APC-LAC

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has so far recovered about to One trillion Naira worth of stolen funds and assets since assuming office in 2015. The APC Legacy Awareness and …

Buhari recovers N1tr stolen funds in six years – APC-LAC Read More
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Business

FAAN develops strategic plan to support growth of air cargo business

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 - by Suleiman Idris

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN), Capt. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has disclosed strategic plans and implementation of federal government directives to ensure the aim at boosting …

FAAN develops strategic plan to support growth of air cargo business Read More
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Nigerian News

APC states to allocate, release 15% annual budget for healthcare delivery

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The states controlled by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have all agreed to henceforth allocate and release 15 percent of their annual budget for the healthcare delivery in their …

APC states to allocate, release 15% annual budget for healthcare delivery Read More
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Nigerian News

Rivers judgment: Continue to pay your VAT, FIRS tells taxpayers

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale

   The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged taxpayers in the country to continue to pay their Value Added Tax (VAT), since judgement against the agency is being challenged …

Rivers judgment: Continue to pay your VAT, FIRS tells taxpayers Read More
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Business

We’re repositioning NPA for efficiency, safety, accountability – Acting MD

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 - by Admin III

The acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko has said the management under his watch is working towards repositioning the nation’s seaports and the authority …

We’re repositioning NPA for efficiency, safety, accountability – Acting MD Read More

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