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ASUP backs out of strike threat after government suspends controversial scheme of service
From Jude Owuamanam Jos The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has withdrawn its 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. The ultimatum concerned the implementation of a recently released circular on the scheme of service and the dichotomy between university degrees and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs). Comrade Simji Innocent Lumpye, Zonal Coordinator Zone B, …
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Imo: Biafra agitators claim responsibility for murder of four police officers
As the Nigeria Police Force mourns the murder of four of their colleagues shot by gunmen at Mechanic Village, Irete, in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday, a group of Biafra activists have claimed responsibility for the slaying of the officers. The leader of the Biafra agitators, who chanted “Airborne” with …
The Sun Nigeria.
MTN temporarily shuts down offices after SIM blocking chaos
By Chinenye Anuforo MTN has temporarily closed all its stores and service centres nationwide following a public outcry over SIM card deactivations. The move comes after a wave of anger from subscribers whose lines were blocked on Sunday due to discrepancies between their National Identification Numbers (NINs) and SIM registration details. A viral social media …
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Kebbi police boss presents N5.8m to families of slain officers
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello M. Sani, has presented cheques worth a total of N5,847,268.50 to four families of deceased police officers who died in the line of duty. Mr Sani, who presented the cheques to the affected families, said the gesture was in accordance with the …
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FEC approves sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery, others in naira
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant policy shift, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the sale of crude oil to indigenous refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, in naira. The decision aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependency on the U.S. dollar and ultimately bolster the local currency. The Executive Chairman …
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Zenith Bank set to raise N290bn capital through rights issue, public offer
Zenith Bank Plc is set to raise N290 billion through a combination of a Rights Issue and a Public Offer in compliance with the revised minimum capital requirements for Nigerian commercial banks introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This announcement was made during the Zenith Bank Rights Issue/Public Offer Signing Ceremony held yesterday, …
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Gunmen kill 4 police, POS operator in Imo
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Gunmen have allegedly killed 4 police officers on duty at the popular Mechanic village, Irete in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday . Eye witness who narrated the incident to our correspondent said the four police officers were said to be on duty inside their police vehicle …
The Sun Nigeria.
Protest: NANS sets up committee to monitor campuses
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has revealed plans to set up committees to monitor campuses and fish out those that want to use students against the Federal Government due to the August 1 nationwide protest. NANS President, Lucky Emonefe who addressed journalists in Abuja, yesterday said such persons are …
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FEC okays N1.44trn road contracts, purchase of 7,887 dialysis consumables
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the implementation of road projects in various states of the federation worth about N1,455,17,000,000. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents on the outcome of the council meeting held at the Council Chambers, …
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We’ll raise 100,000 women leaders by 2050, says WILAN Global
By Emma Njoku Women promotion group, WILAN Global, has said its target is to raise 100,000 women in leadership by 2050. Founder of the group, Abosede George-Ogan, in a statement, yesterday, said the goal reflects the organisation’s strong commitment to promoting women’s leadership on a global scale. She said by giving women the necessary tools …
The Sun Nigeria.
Oil Theft: Navy Arrests 35 Vessels In Rejigged Operations – CNS
…says crude production improved The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has revealed the arrest of over 35 vessels allegedly involved in oil theft since the establishment of Operation Delta Sanity in January 24. The Naval Chief made this disclosure on Tuesday at a meeting with stakeholders in the maritime sector, held…
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Protest: Be Vigilant, Protect Your Shops, Property From Vandals, Ohanaeze Tells Ndigbo
The President-General of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to provide adequate security during the proposed August 1, nationwide protest, otherwise Ndigbo would have no option than to protect themselves, their property and businesses from vandals who would disguise as protesters. Igboayaka in a statement issued on…
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Hardship: Ndigbo Not Protesting, Mourning Their Leaders – Igbo Elders’ Forum
Igbo Elders’ Consultative Forum (IECF) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has aligned itself with the position of the late President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, that the people of the region are not joining the August 1 nationwide protest against hunger and other hardship in the country. Chief Iwuanyanwu, before his…
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Nationwide Protest: Otti Urges Traditional Rulers To Caution Youths Against Violence
The Governor of Rivers State, Alex Otti has once again expressed the fears that the planned nationwide protest may turn to violence and may consume the poor, weak and vulnerable people in the society. Governor Otti, who spoke during a Tuesday morning broadcast to Abia people, appealed to traditional rulers, leaders of religious organizations and…
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Burna Boy Speaks On Rich Nigerians Who Didn’t Join Politics
Grammy-award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known by his stage name, Burna Boy, has shared insights about Nigerian society in a snippet of his soon-to-be-released song, ‘Empty Chairs’ off his upcoming seventh studio album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness.’ Burna Boy in the new song claimed that Nigerians who managed to get rich without joining politics often…
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#EndBadGovernance: Presidency Replies Protesters, Says No Bad Govt In Nigeria
The Presidency has condemned the organisers of the #EndBadGovernance Protest slated to kickedoff on Thursday, August 1, saying there is no bad government in Nigeria at the moment but a thinking government. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Bola Tinubu, Tunde Rahman. Speaking…
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Abia Woos Investors As Deputy Gov, Emetu Heads Ease Of Doing Business Council
To demonstrate its seriousness with business and build investor confidence, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, on Tuesday, inaugurated the State Council on ease of doing business made up of 11 members of the State Executive Council and headed by Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed journalists that…
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Minister Executes Eze’s Judgement, Grounds Ariks Plane, Airline Fumes
The Chief Executive Officer of the carrier, Capt Roy Ilegbodu in a statement issued by the management of Arik Air (In Receivership) has expressed shock over the grounding of one of its aircraft by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. New Telegraph reports that the reason for the action was as a…
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Tinubu Condoles With Sofisticat Boss, Ogunlesi Over Mother’s Demise
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt commiserations to Mr Lanre Ogunlesi, Chief Executive Officer of Sofisticat, over the passing of his mother, Mrs Rufina Duruogbola Ogunlesi. According to a press release issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, the President joined the Ogunlesi family in mourning their beloved matriarch, who lived an exemplary…
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Gov Aliyu Assures Implementation Of New Minimum Wage
…Commences massive distributions of grains Sokoto State Government has assured it readiness to implement the new National minimum wage approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, July 29. “On our part I want to assure you that the Sokoto State Government is ready to implement the new National minimum wage as approved by Mr…
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