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NDE empowers 100 A’Ibom youths in Farming Technology
JOE EFFIONG, Uyo A total of 100 youths in Akwa Ibom State have begun training in various aspects of modern agriculture under the Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS) of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The Director-General of NDE, Nadir Ladan Argungu, while addressing the participants in Uyo yesterday, said the training programme covers …
The Sun Nigeria.
Cross River: Legal practitioner sentenced 7-yrs for fraud
Judex Okoro, Calabar A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted a Calabar-based legal practitioner has been sentenced to seven years over a failed land transaction. The legal practitioner, Ezechi Okereke, Esq, was convicted on a one count charge of intent to defraud one of his clients in a Suit No. FHC/CA/CR/33/2015 between the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Residents lament as sea incursion washes away two communities in Ondo
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Two communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been washed away by Sea incursion. The communities are Mese which has been completely washed away and Awoye which is about to be submerged by the Ocean. It was gathered that residents of the two affected oil-rich communities have been rendered …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo guber: Obaseki expresses confidence of winning poll
Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that his government would continue to serve the people of the state and pursue more programmes and projects to put smiles on their faces. Obaseki gave the assurance while speaking to Christian faithful in Benin …
The Sun Nigeria.
Senate President seeks increased funding for youth creative engagement
Uche Usim, Abuja Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan has canvassed for increased budgetary allocation for the creative engagement of the younger population, to enable them contribute meaningfully to the economy and stay away from crime, often caused by idleness. He made his position known at the weekend when he declared open a training programme …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo guber: Usen ward throws weight behind Ize-Iyamu
Tony Osauzo, Benin The people of Usen ward in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State have resolved to support the APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as a son of the soil, to become the next governor of the state. Their spokesman, Dr. Nosakhare Arodoye, announced their decision at the palace of Wilson …
The Sun Nigeria.
NNPC to support deployment of CNG facilities for cheaper fuels
Uche Usim, Abuja As the Federal Government plans to launch cheaper fuels to ensure the success of the full deregulation regime, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Sunday said it would support aggressive activation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refill stations for motorists across the country. Speaking on TVC Business Show, Business Nigeria Live, …
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LASG announces phased resumption for public, private schools
Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos state government has fixed September 21, as resumption date of public and private schools for the 2020/2021 academic session. However while all classes in private primary and secondary schools are permitted to resume, only JSS 3 and SS2 students in public schools will return to classes. The schools were shut indefinitely …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ogun plans business-friendly policies
As part of efforts to ensure Ogun State maintains its lead as the largest industrial hub in Nigeria, the State government says it will continue to implement various business-friendly policies to improve the Ease of Doing Business in the State. The State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe made this known at …
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Arik boss seeks Sirika’s intervention over looming strike by unions
The Management of Arik Air has asked for intervention of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over the planned industrial action by aviation unions scheduled to commence on Monday. The Chief Executive Officer of Arik, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, made the appeal in a letter written to the minister entitled: “Re-Unions in Arik Air threaten to …
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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as ‘power grab’
The opposition coalition which led mass protests in Mali ahead of last month’s coup has rejected a transition charter. On Saturday, the country’s military leadership agreed to establish an 18-month interim government until an election could take place. It followed three days of talks with opposition and civil society groups, reports the BBC. But …
Police rescue kidnapped Delta woman, kill two suspects
Gabriel Choba, Ughelli Police in Delta State have rescued a female trader who was abducted by gunmen on Saturday morning around Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli. The victim, Mrs. Akpezi Okpidi, was said to have regained her freedom from her captors around 7pm on Saturday. She was rescued at the kidnappers’ hideout in the riverine …
Pakistan detains a suspect in rape of mother on highway
Pakistani police on Sunday said they have arrested one of two suspects in the rape of a woman who was dragged from her car and attacked in front of her children after her car broke down on a desolate highway in central Punjab province. The police said the woman had locked her car doors …
Greenwood apologises after video shows him inhaling laughing gas
Mason Greenwood has apologised and admitted to “poor judgement” after “historical pictures” of him inhaling laughing gas emerged. The 18-year-old Manchester United forward appeared to inhale nitrous oxide from a balloon in a video, reportedly filmed a number of weeks ago, which was shared on social media platform Snapchat. Greenwood apologised for his actions and …
JUST IN: JOHESU declares nationwide strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions, which is the umbrella body for health workers in Nigeria, has declared a nationwide strike. JOHESU, in a statement on Sunday, asked its members to withdraw services from midnight of Sunday, September 13, 2020. It said the strike was necessitated by the inability of the Federal Government to meet …
LASG: Only JSS 3, SSS 2 students will resume Sept 21
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, has announced the plans for both public and private schools’ resumption in the state after the lockdown of schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Head, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Abayomi, in a statement on Sunday said the …
Arik CEO writes Minister, seeks Sirika’s intervention to avert strike
Wole Shadare The management of Arik Air Air has called on the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to intervene in the planned industrial action by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) slated for Monday, September 14. The two unions had promised …
Fuel hike : NANS dissociates self from planned protest in S’west
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from the planned protest by the alleged SouthWest Zone D chapter of the association over the recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff. Mr Azeez Adeyemi, the National Public Relations Officer of NANS, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Sunday. …
German police seize 250 guns, ammunition from ‘far-right sympathiser’
Police in Germany have seized about 250 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition from a suspected far-right sympathiser. Officers in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony said the weapons were found in the Seevetal area, just south of Hamburg, during a search on Friday evening, reports Reuters. In a short police statement on Saturday, …
Arsenal loss: I need more signings – Fulham boss
Scott Parker believes his newly promoted Fulham need to dip into the transfer market to strengthen their squad as they look to avoid dropping straight back down to Engand’s second-tier. Fulham, who were promoted after winning the Championship playoff final against Brentford last season, are being tipped as one of the favourites to get …
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