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- July 1, 2024
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Kogi governor mourns ex-CDS, Ibrahim Ogohi
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has mourned former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, who died yesterday at 75 years. In a condolence message to the family issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the governor described the late Ogohi as an illustrious son of Kogi State, and one of Nigeria’s finest military officers, who contributed immensely to keeping the country united in the face of numerous challenges. His words: “Admiral…
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- July 1, 2024
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How to attract over $100bn yearly remittances like India
Indians in diaspora sent a record $120 billion back home in 2023, surpassing the $100 billion mark for the second read more How to attract over $100bn yearly remittances like India
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- July 1, 2024
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Varsity lecturers blame VC for non-payment of salaries
As the indefinite strike embarked upon by the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) lingers, the union has accused the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’Allah, of being behind the non-payment of May salaries to its members. Specifically, the union accused Na’Allah of instructing the school’s bursar and registrar to write the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System’s (IPPIS) office to stop salaries of academic staff for embarking on…
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- July 1, 2024
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‘How to reposition Nigeria’s automotive industry’
Nigeria’s automotive industry holds significant potential to contribute to the country’s economic development, the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) has said. In his presentation at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU), which was held in Lagos at the weekend, Council member of NAMA, Ben Ejindu, harped on the critical roles of the automotive industry to Nigeria’s economy. The summit was organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in conjunction with the…
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- July 1, 2024
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Market women decry demolition of structures as NNEW seeks dialogue
•Group faults demolition of houses in Delta Leader of Orirere Group of Registered Association of Market Traders, Mile 12, Lagos, Mrs Precious Modupe Ojo, has expressed concerns over lack of proper consultation with market women in recent demolition of some markets in the state. She said this shows a lack of sympathy for the plight of traders who struggle to survive on a daily basis. Ojo stated this at a stakeholders meeting organised by the NECA’s…
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- July 1, 2024
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Air Force intercepts oil thieves, destroys illegal refining sites in Rivers
Senate committee frowns on neglect of host communities As activities of oil thieves and economic saboteurs become sophisticated, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and other security agencies have restrategised to check their activities and be ahead of their game. In most cases, oil thieves in the Niger Delta region have continued to find new ways of concealing their overhead tanks used in storing stolen crude oil from busted pipelines, just as they have continued to infuse…
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- July 1, 2024
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Police officer who rejected N150m bribe gets land reward
An Abuja-based businessman, Prince Chukwuemeka Okoye, has rewarded a Superintendent of Police (SP), Ibrahim Sini, with a plot of land in Abuja for rejecting N150 million bribe allegedly offered to him by a defendant. Okoye, who is the Managing Director/CEO of Vegas Homes Ltd, said at a party he organised to honour the police officer that Sini’s rejection of the bribe was an act that helped him retain his most valuable assets of integrity and peace…
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- July 1, 2024
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Nigerians turn to cucumber, cayenne pepper as tomato prices bite
Nigerians are now turning to cucumber, carrot and cayenne peppers as alternatives to tomatoes, a major vegetable recipe for making read more Nigerians turn to cucumber, cayenne pepper as tomato prices bite
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- July 1, 2024
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Al-Ittihad offer Lookman bumper €11m salary
Saudi club Al-Ittihad have made a generous offer to Atalanta for forward Ademola Lookman, proposing an annual salary of nearly €11m for the player, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to transfer expert, Rudy Galetti, the Saudi club have also offered Atalanta €30m for the transfer, with negotiations between the clubs ongoing. Lookman recently secured his Read More
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Medic canvasses quality maternal healthcare services for women
Maternal and child health is a crucial area of public health that requires proper attention. Ensuring that mothers and their children receive the best care during pregnancy, childbirth, and infancy is essential. In Nigeria, the healthcare system is struggling due to a lack of access to proper healthcare services. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria’s 40 million women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years) face disproportionately high health issues related to childbirth.…
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