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NLC slams northern, southern governors over power tussle
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned southern and northern governors for what it described as wrestling over power shift despite the surging insecurity and poverty in the country. NLC President Ayuba Wabba expressed disappointment over the actions of the governors while warning them against intensifying the tense atmosphere of the
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Court affirms removal of ex-NSITF MD, Executive Director
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has dismissed the suit jointly filed by the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Adebayo Somefun and former Executive Director, Operations, Kemi Nelson, challenging their suspension in July 2020 and consequent removal by President Muhammadu Buhari, acting through the
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PDP chieftain condemns govt ploy to sell Edo Library to ShopRite
From Tony Osauzo, Benin An Edo PDP chieftain, Chief Omobumhe Bob-Manuel Umoru, has condemned the decision of the Edo State Government to demolish the headquarters of the State Library and the Ministry of Works for the construction of a Shopping Mall. He said there is no iota of investment sense or economic wisdom in selling,
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Christian, Muslim groups join forces to address youth restiveness
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Perturbed by the spate of agitation and widespread killings and kidnapping in the country, the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) and the National Council for Islamic Youth Organisation (NACOMYO) have teamed up to calm frayed nerves. Addressing reporters in Abuja, the organisations called for an end to
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PDP chieftain vows to deliver votes for APC House member in Edo
From Tony O?sauzo, Benin A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Chief Etinosa Ighodaro, has promised to always deliver votes in his community to Mr Dennis Idahosa of the APC who represents Ovia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. He made the pledge at the inauguration of a new block of
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Nigeria at 61: Amid insecurity, misgovernance, CAN renews hope for better country
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has renewed the hope of Nigerians for a better country that will give them equal chance and opportunity irrespective of ethnic, religious, political and other differences. CAN said that even though the country is faced with severe socioeconomic challenges worsened by rising insecurity caused by
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Court of Appeal joins Lagos State in VAT legal battle
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Lagos State Government was on Thursday joined as a respondent in the legal battle against the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal. Ruling on the motion for joinder filed before it, the appellate court
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Delta: Okowa signs anti-open grazing bill into law
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has signed the Bill Prohibiting Open Grazing, Indiscriminate Breeding, Rearing and Marketing of Livestock into law. The governor assented to the bill also known as the anti-open grazing bill on Thursday morning in Asaba. Speaker of the State House of Assembly Sheriff Oborevwori led other
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Plateau exploring land-based revenue generation – Hon Dati
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Plateau State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Hon Yakubu Dati, said with the dwindling revenue generation from the oil sector, the ministry is exploring land-based revenue in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure maximum revenue generation for the overall development of the state. Hon Dati disclosed this Thursday during
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Troops kill, arrest 541 bandits, terrorists in 3 weeks, recover weapons – DHQ
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said counter-insurgency and anti banditry troops have killed 436 bandits and members of Boko Haram and ISWAP across the country in the last three weeks. The soldiers also arrested 105 bandits, kidnappers and their informants in various parts of the North East and North West parts
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EPL: Wounded Man City look to refocus at Anfield
If any fixture can refocus Manchester City’s minds after their midweek loss at Paris St Germain in the Champions League it is a visit to Anfield to take on a Liverpool side who look a clear and present danger in the Premier League title race. City’s statement win at Chelsea last weekend was followed
Ex-French President, Sarkozy, gets jail sentence over campaign funding
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to a year in prison for illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election campaign. The 66-year-old was found guilty in a Paris court of spending tens of millions of euros more on his campaign than was permitted under the law, reports the BBC. He will not be
Kalu condemns murder of CMD, St. Leo Hospital, Prof. Akunyili
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has lamented the passing of Chief Medical Director of St. Leo Hospital, Enugu, Professor Chike Akunyili. Condemning the killing of the surgeon, Kalu urged security agencies to launch a robust investigation in a bid to bring the perpetrators of the
Qatar 2022 race: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 others for double CAR header
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain, Ahmed Musa, deputy captain, Wlliam Ekong and 21 others for the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 double qualifying encounters against the Central African Republic in Lagos and Douala next week. The Day 3 encounter will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he is willing to restore a vital communication hotline with South Korea, in a possible offer of reconciliation. He also accused the US of proposing talks without changing its “hostile policy” towards the North. Pyongyang severed the hotlines in August this year in protest against South Korea-US
Ecuador jail: Death toll in Guayaquil prison fight passes 100
At least 116 people are now known to have died in a fight between rival gangs in Ecuador’s jail, officials say, making it the worst prison violence in the country’s history. At least five inmates were decapitated in Tuesday’s clashes in the city of Guayaquil, while others were shot dead, reports the BBC. The
Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say
Top US defence officials have said the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan can be traced back to a deal between the group and the Trump administration. The so-called Doha agreement was signed in February 2020 and set a date for the US to withdraw its troops. Gen Frank McKenzie said the deal had a “really
UEFA League: Solskjaer hails De Gea as best in world after Villarreal win
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described David de Gea as the “best goalkeeper in the world” and said the Spaniard had rescued them in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Villarreal. Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed the headlines with his stoppage-time winner as United came from behind to secure their first win in Group F
UEFA League: Barca, Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd
Barcelona plunged even further into crisis on Wednesday with a thumping Champions League defeat at Benfica while holders Chelsea were beaten by Juventus but Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a precious last-gasp winner for Manchester United. Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona side already look at real risk of an early exit from this season’s Champions League after suffering
Killings: South-East under siege –Ohanaeze
…condemns Akunyili’s husband’s murder, other killings …Ndigbo must protect themselves –CAN Igbo apex social-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has bemoaned the killing of Chike, widower of the late Minister of Information & Communication Professor Dora Akunyili, by gunmen, saying the five South-East states are under siege following the incident. Dr. Chike was reportedly shot dead at
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