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NDLEA intercepts US, Europe-bound drugs in shoe soles, N16.6b opioids at seaports
From Godwin Tsa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of opioids concealed in the soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, and three courier companies in the state. In another successful operation, the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Atiku to FG: My policy document has solution to blackout
By Seyi Babalola Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, stated on Saturday that his policy document,’my covenant with Nigerians,’ has the most proactive approach for tackling Nigeria’s recurrent power outage. Atiku decried the blackout across Nigeria’s southeast, northwest, and northeast. He added the ministry and ministries in charge of handling the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Helicopter crash: We’re yet to locate black box, other critical components – NSIB
By Chinelo Obogo The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that despite extensive search efforts, no critical components such as the black box, Flight Data Recorder (FDR), or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) – have yet been located, following the October 24, 2024, crash involving a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation, with registration …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo: UNIMED to celebrate 10th anniversary in grand style
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The management of the Ondo State government-owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has announced activities to mark the university’s 10th anniversary. The university, Nigeria’s first specialised institution for medical and health sciences, was established in 2014 by the government of Dr Olusegun Mimiko. A statement issued by the university’s Public …
The Sun Nigeria.
Government of the deaf and dumb
I attended one high profile birthday celebration in Abuja sometime ago. In that celebration, some physically challenged persons were invited too. I picked interest in one pretty lady among them. My attention was drawn to her when one young guy wanted to chat her up but she wasn’t replying. When the guy noticed that she …
The Sun Nigeria.
Time overdue for FG, CBN to create incentives to boost GDP from export of services –Dr Obiora Madu, Multimix CEO (2)
But if the people exporting services hear you talking about it, they’re not going to be happy because they would think you want to create a space where the government can impose tax on them… Yeah, but the issue is this: if we are serious and you see this area as very, very important to grow our GDP, then …
The Sun Nigeria.
Time overdue for FG, CBN to create incentives to boost GDP from export of services –Dr Obiora Madu, Multimix CEO (1)
By Enyeribe Ejiogu Nigeria’s desire for higher inflow of earnings from non-oil exports would receive a strong boost if a coordinated framework is established to grow the export of services, denominated and paid for in the major global currencies. And for that to happen, Dr Obiora Madu, chief executive of Multimix Academy, who for over …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police allegedly shoot Enugu-based musician dead
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A popular Ogene music artist in Enugu, Igbo Jah, has been allegedly shot dead by policemen attached to the Anti-cult unit of the Enugu State Police Command at the unit’s office in Enugu. Those close to the artist said he had attended an event at the police anti-cult office when policemen …
The Sun Nigeria.
Otti’s administration represents accountability, transparency, Abia govt tells world body
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has told the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), that the present administration of Dr. Alex Otti has accountability and transparency as its guiding principles. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Due Process and Public Procurement Bureau, Dr. Oluebube Chukwu, stated this during an …
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Presidency tackles The Guardian
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has declared as unacceptable an article in The Guardian that harsh policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are driving citizens to desperate measures, including advocating for military rule. In an open letter titled: “Re: “Misery, Harsh Policies Driving Nigerians To Desperate Choices” – Open Letter To The Guardian,” the …
The Sun Nigeria.
PPL-213: Court Upturns Award Of 45% Participating Interest To Petrodos
ShareJustice Isa Danshen of a Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has set aside the 45 per cent participating interest in Ogbanabou Field (PPL-213) awarded by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), to Petrodos Atlantic Energy Limited. The judge in his judgement delivered in suit number FHC/YNG/CS/157/2024 instituted by a private limited liability…
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Customs Partners NIIA, Launches Bashir Adeniyi Centre For Int’l Trade, Investment
ShareThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has taken a significant step towards enhancing the country’s trade and investment landscape with the launch of the Bashir Adeniyi Centre for International Trade and Investment. The centre, named after the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, was recently inaugurated…
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Saudi Arabia Raises $1.1bn For Displaced Persons In Sahel, Lake Chad
Share…As UN seeks sustained humanitarian support for crisis- torn region The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has raised over USD 1.1 billion in pledges to support displaced persons and refugees across the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. This funding came as Saudi Arabia hosted a Donors…
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Police Probe Death Of Woman Found Dead Near Asaba Club
ShareThe Delta State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Precious Yusuf, a 23-year-old woman, whose body was discovered along DLA Road, opposite Falcon Club in Asaba, the state capital. Yusuf, last seen on Tuesday, October 22, reportedly informed a friend she was meeting a man she had connected with on a…
New Telegraph.
Background check potent tool to eradicate fraud, curb malpractices in public, private sectors – Olugbodi
ShareKola Olugbodi is the Managing Director of Background Check International (BCI),the pioneer of the Background check industry in Nigeria says it is the solution to fraudulent claims and sharp practices in organizations. In this interview with JOHNSON AYANTUNJI, Olugbodi , whose company celebrated its 20 years recently also canvasses for government institutions to fully integrate…
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Japan Election: PM Ishiba’s LDP Faces Historic Challenge
ShareThe Japanese on Sunday held its most closely contested election in years, as newly appointed Prime Minister (PM), Shigeru Ishiba and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced unprecedented challenges. Meanwhile, the opinion polls suggested that the conservative LDP, along with its coalition partner, Komeito, may fall short of securing a majority of the 233…
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Tinubu Congratulates Vietnam’s New President, Luong Cuong
SharePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to President Luong Cuong following his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Nigerian leader’s warm message highlights Cuong’s historic elevation by the Vietnamese Parliament, noting his distinguished 40-year-old military career and Politburo membership since 2021. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special…
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N80,000 Minimum wage: CAN Salutes Gov Bago
Share…Tasks Civil Servants to embrace farming The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger Dtate Chapter, Most Rev . Dr Bulus Dauwa Yohanna has hailed Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s approval of N80,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the State. The State Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese…
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Poor Governance, Budgetary Allocation Hindering Healthcare Devt in West Africa – WACP
ShareThe West African College of Physicians (WACP) has said poor health budgets and governance failures were the major challenges hindering the development of healthcare services and delivery in the West African region. President of WACP, Dr. Rose Macauley who made the disclosure in a briefing to herald the 48th Annual General Scientific Meeting (AGSM) holding…
New Telegraph.
Adekunle, Ogunleye Dazzle As Lagos Boxing Club Championship Ends Sunday
ShareBoxers are showing their prowess as the 2024 Lagos Individual Boxing Club Championship ongoing at the Bishop Aggey Playing ground in Mushin ends on Sunday, October 27. Adekunle Abeeb powerful jabs and punches were enough to knock out Moses Olaitan less than 45 seconds in the first round. In the female 48kg category, Ogunleye Olamide,…
New Telegraph.
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