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A 30-year-old woman, Comfort Yughemba, was, on Tuesday, remanded by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, robbery, raising false alarm and inciting breach of public peace. The Magistrate, Christy Ikpe, who did not take the defendant’s plea for want of jurisdiction, adjourned the case till June 19 for further…
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The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said on Monday that the introduction of helicopter landing levies was in line with global best practices and cost recovery measures. This is contained in a statement by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs of the ministry in Lagos. According to Oluseyi, the ministry recognises the…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has sealed two unregistered factories in Lafia and Obi Local Government Areas of Nasarawa state. Mr Matthew Adeoye, NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia. According to him,…
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The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to always keep 200 metres distance between their vehicle and the next to avert preventable crashes. Mr Anthony Uga, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. Uga said that the advice…
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The Kaduna State Pilgrims Agency said that the transportation of intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj will begin on May 23. The Deputy Director, Public Relations, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Abdullahi said the date was set in collaboration with…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court will on June 26, begin the trial of 20 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) charged with attempted murder. The former union leaders, including a one-time National Chairman, Lucky Osesua, were charged before Justice…
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The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated N40.8 billion in revenue between January and April 2024. The Area Comptroller, Mr Dauda Chana, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. NAN reports that the Kano area command covers Kano and Jigawa.…
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It was a gathering of distinguished personalities across all walks of life in Ede town, yesterday, during Governor Ademola Adeleke's chieftaincy installation and his 64th birthday anniversary.
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Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has said the Federal Government will restructure the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make it a revenue-generating agency and to meet future demands.
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Managing Director, Metrodigital Limited, the Pay-TV parent company of Silver Lake Television (SLTV), Ifeanyi Nwafor, has stressed the need for indigenous firms to break the monopoly in the telecom sector and inject more needed competition into the market.
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The multi-billion naira 21-storey smart building constructed by the Akwa State government is yet to be occupied by tenants four years after its inauguration. The intelligent building, initiated by Udom Emmanuel's administration...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said his administration would collaborate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure safety of life and property for continuous economic growth in the state.
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Over a year after 43 operators secured mobile virtual network operation (MVNO) licences with a commitment to bridging the rural telephony gap, the commercial agreement seems to have stalled the take-off of the scheme.
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Melinda French Gates has resigned as a co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Melinda Gates disclosed this on her X handle @melindagates, stating that her last day of work at the foundation would be June 7, 2024.
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Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) yesterday disrupted operations of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and various distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide
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Senior Partner at Kreston Pedabo, Killian Khanoba, has warned that the implementation of 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions will affect the drive towards financial inclusion and cashless economy in Nigeria.
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Armed men suspected to have come from Ukwa Community in Cross River at the weekend killed a woman, Mrs Blessing Kalu Elem, and injured others during an alleged invasion of Isu community in Arochukwu Local Council of Abia State.
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has requested an extension of the duration of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) project within the state to broaden the scope of beneficiaries and enhance the economic sustainability of the North West.
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has chided political appointees from his zone, saying that they have performed below average and are causing problems for his government.
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Enugu State government has commenced demolition of structures at the proposed site of its Central Station. The Guardian learnt that the Central Station is a dual terminal that will focus on inter-state transportation for Terminal 1, and intra-city transportation for Terminal 2.
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Worried about the state of the nation and the increasing uncertainties in the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged, the 2023 Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has consulted some top opposition leaders to chart a way out.
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Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said that the development of a nation is tied to the importance its leaders and citizens attach to a culture of reading.
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Lead British International School student, Namitra Bwala, has instituted a civil suit against the school, following the viral video released on the Internet a few weeks ago where she was seen being bullied by her fellow students.