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Momoh fraud case: Judge appeals for balanced media reports
Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday appealed to journalist covering proceedings in the alleged money laundering case against, Ochuko Momoh, the wife of the former Managing Director of the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), Haruna Momoh, and five others. The defendants were charged by the Independent Corrupt …
The Sun Nigeria.
TRCN: 9,246 candidates failed our July professional qualifying exam
Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) said on Thursday that it has released the result of its Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) held in July, urging candidates that participated in the examination to follow the process in order to check their result. TRCN, in a statement, indicated that 44, 363 candidates registered for …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ize-Iyamu to tackle sexual assault, care for survivors – Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu
Tony Osauzo, Benin Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu, the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the September 19 Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said her husband has plans to establish a special victims unit to combat sexual assault and care for survivors of rape and other gender-based violence if elected governor. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Anambra: Girlfriend stabs boyfriend to death over pregnancy
Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha Police in Anambra State have arrested a 25-old-year woman Onyinye Chime for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, one Eleyi Azubuike, to death at Ochiagha street, Nkpor, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Daily Sun gathered that the deceased allegedly impregnated the suspect who wanted an abortion which the she …
The Sun Nigeria.
Soldiers destroy terrorists’ bomb factory in Kogi, Nasarawa, recover arms, ammunition
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that soldiers on internal security operations in the country have destroyed a bomb making factory in Nasarawa State. The factory which was operated by the Darul Salam terror group, was being used to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which they use to carry out attacks and other …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau PDP aspirants vow to challenge state congress – Kaze
Gyang Bere, Jos A former member of the House of Representatives and State Chairmanship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Bitrus Kaze, said 40 aspirants who boycotted the Plateau State PDP Congress will contest the outcome of the illegal state Congress. Kaze, in a press statement issued in Jos, said the congress committee …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo: Judge withdraws from suit seeking disqualification of Ize-Iyamu
Godwin Tsa, Abuja Hearing in the suit seeking the disqualification of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, from the forthcoming election in Edo State has suffered a major setback Thursday following the withdrawal of Justice Taiwo Taiwo from further adjudicating boon the matter. The judge has consequently announced his decision to …
The Sun Nigeria.
AfDB President Adesina, Dabiri-Edewo, Mbisiogu, others receive Kaleidoscope Global Awards in US
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and Ambassador Tijjani Mohammad-Bande, President, 74th General Assembly of the United Nations, have been nominated for 2020 Kaleidoscope Global Awards holding at the Nigerian House, New York, United States, this month. Adesina will receive Kaleidoscope African Outstanding Man of the Year Award, while Amb Mohammed-Bande …
The Sun Nigeria.
MACBAN urges FG to establish Livestock Ministry
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the Federal Government to establish a livestock ministry to harness the full potentials in the sub-sector of the economy. The National Secretary of MACBAN, Alhaji Othman Ngelzarma, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gov. Ayade commission school, Health Centre, water projects in Etung riverine communities
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated a School and staff quarters for principal and Youths Corps members in Abijang riverine community in Etung local government area of the state. Ayade was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong. Ayade said the initiative was to create a …
The Sun Nigeria.
NCAA, NAMA issue NOTAM, circular for int’l flight resumption
*FAAN to open new China funded terminal at Lagos airport Wole Shadare To show that the country means business to ensure that international flights resume on September 5, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has issued the Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic control clearance. The Managing Director of NAMA, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu said: …
Gbajabiamila urges Ghana to revisit law on $1m business capital
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has made some far-reaching proposals that would bring an end to the attacks on Nigerian traders doing business in Ghana. During a ‘Legislative diplomacy’ bilateral meeting with Ghanaian lawmakers and some top government officials as part of his ongoing visit to Ghana to resolve the …
NALVEJ lauds Kwara Gov over renovation of NUJ Press Centre
The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State Chapter, has praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the prompt release of funds for the renovation of the Press Centre of the state’s Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The league equally applauded the governor for repositioning the state-owned media outfits, especially, The Herald and …
LASG arraigns boat operator, truck driver for manslaughter
The Lagos State government has arraigned a boat captain, Elebiju Happiness, over the recent boat mishap on Lagos waterways around the Kirikiri area of the state. The boat operator was docked before Hon. Justice Josephine Oyefeso of an Ikeja High Court, Lagos on a 10-count charge of involuntary manslaughter. The defendant, who pleaded not guilty, …
Police frustrate militants protest in C’River
The Cross River State Police Command on Thursday prevented some militants who wanted to take their protest into Calabar, the state capital, from doing so. The militants, who are angry about the alleged levity with which the state government was treating them since they “surrendered” their arms in November 2018, have been restless and have …
Oyo set to pay N26bn in gratuities till June 2020
Oyo State government Thursday disclosed its readiness to offset the backlog of gratuities owed retired workers of the state from 2013 to June 2020, stating that the State has paid N1.4billion from January 2020 to August 2020. The state’s Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, said Governor Seyi Makinde has made it a …
Protect govt infrastructure in your domain, Kogi govt urges citizens
The Kogi State government has urged citizens of the State to protect infrastructures put in place in their domains, saying it is a mark of patriotism. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo stated this in Lokoja , Thursday, while conducting a group of journalists around projects executed within the Lokoja …
Actor Jimoh Aliu unveils plans to reposition Ekiti film industry
Adewumi Ademiju, Ado-Ekiti Renown actor, Chief Jimoh Aliu has said he has mapped out strategies to reposition the film industry in a bid to promote African culture and tradition, dwindling due to negligence and negative impact of western civilization. Chief Aliu, who disclosed his plans to journalists Thursday at a press briefing in Ado- …
COVID-19: Prepare for PTF’s exit, NGF tells govs
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has challenged state governments to prepare to take ownership of the COVID-19 response, especially with the expected winding up of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 by the end of this month. President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the 12-member task force in March this year …
Oil prices hold near multi-week lows on demand worries
Oil prices edged up on Thursday, but held near multi-week lows hit overnight after U.S. data showed gasoline demand fell and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was lagging. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up nine cents or 0.22 per cent at $41.60 a barrel by 0349 GMT. Brent crude edged up two …
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