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COVID-19 remains number one public enemy, WHO warns govts

Ihesiulo Grace 15 July 2020 0

Top health official cautions on politicising schools reopening ‘8,000 health workers infected with virus’ Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO) has said COVID-19 remains public enemy number one, but that the actions of many governments and people do not

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PDP asks Akpabio to step aside for probe

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana, Abuja Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio to step aside from office pending a comprehensive investigation of accusations against him in the unfolding allegations of fraud in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The party said the monstrous sleaze being unearthed in […]

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Revocation of land titles looms in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2020 0

*FCTA unhappy over non–payment of ground rent, failure to develop plots, violation of land use By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Revocation of land titles in Abuja is imminent as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is angry over violations of the contract terms by allottees of various plots in the nation’s capital. Consequently, it has vowed […]

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Stopping the rape epidemic

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2020 0

There is the urgent need for the Federal Government , the National Assembly and other authorities to declare a national emergency on the incidence of rape in the country. Too many cases of rape in recent times have necessitated firm policies to protect girls and women against sexual predators. Girls and women are no longer […]

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Amnesty International raises alarm over death of 3,000 health workers

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2020 0

*Insists govts must be held accountable By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Amnesty International has said that governments must be held accountable for the fates of over 3,000 health workers known to have died from COVID-19 worldwide. According to a statement by the Media Manager, Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, the figure as contained in a new […]

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Why NDDC is down, by Akpabio

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2020 0

*Insists that rot in dates back to inception *Assures that forensic audit will be ready in December Minister of Niger Delta, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has said that he is not deterred by the series of corrupt allegations against him since he has no skeleton in his cupboard. Alleging a campaign of calumny against him, he […]

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Private sector to get FG’s N65bn stimulus package

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2020 0

The Organized Private Sector (OPS) is set to receive a N65 billion stimulus package from the Federal Government in a bid to keep the economy afloat and cushion the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, stated this at a virtual meeting held with members of the OPS […]

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Customs generates N17bn from seizures

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2020 0

Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted contrabands, and raised debit notes from erring importers worth N17billion. According to the Customs Area Controller(CAC) of the unit, Ag. Comptroller Usman Yahaya, the generated sum was made from January to June 2020. Speaking to journalists at the unit’s headquarters in Ikeja, […]

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Time to clear NDDC mess

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2020 0

BOGGED down by corruption, waste and scandals, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been unable to execute its well-intentioned mandate of improving the lot of the oil-rich Niger Delta region. In the 19 years of its existence, over N15 trillion has reportedly been spent on the commission . But there has not been stellar […]

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Port Harcourt International Airport reopens

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

The Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has restated commitment towards ensuring a zero Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission as Port Harcourt International Airport resumes operations. Mr Abayomi Akinbinu, the Regional Manager, South-South and South-East, FAAN, said this on Saturday at the airport during the arrival of the first flight after three months of COVID-19 shutdown.

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It’s not easy being a single mum-Actress Uche Ogbodo

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

Talented Nollywood screen diva, Uche Ogbodo sure knows her onion in the filmmaking industry having made her impact known via her acting prowess. The light skinned actress who just turned 34 recently, spoke with MUTIAT ALLI on coping as a single mum of a beautiful damsel, her thoughts on colleagues who have gone under the […]

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Daily Times Newspaper, Saturday, July 11, 2020

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Buhari signs N10.8tn revised 2020 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

*Directs release of 50% of capital expenditure *FG records N1.48tn revenue in 2020, expects decline in govt revenues *Economy to begin recovery before year end President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the revised N10.8 trillion 2020 budget, and directed the release of at least 50 per cent of the approved 2020 revised capital expenditure […]

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NEMA alerts 102 LGAs, 28 states over flooding

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 102 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 28 states in the country fall within highly probable flood risk areas this year. AVM Muhammadu Mohammed, the Director General of NEMA, raised the alert at a news conference on the agency’s plan for the ‘2020 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation and Response’, on […]

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Police arrest brothers impersonating as Dasuki’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

*Suspects defraud contractor of N25m For allegedly obtaining the sum of N25million from a building contractor, Alhaji Ganiyu Oriyomi, under the guise of helping him procure contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, two brothers, Isiaka Olatunde and Ismaila Olatunji, have been arrested. The suspects were arrested by operatives

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Reps c’ttee tackles Adamu over policy reversal on WASSCE

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

The House of Representative Committee on Basic Education and Services has opposed the directive of the Minister of Education cancelling the reopening of schools to enable graduating pupils and students write their final examination as earlier directed by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Rep. […]

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Updated: Buhari formally suspends Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

After five days of intense interrogation over alleged corruption malpractices, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspension is to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other

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Troops neutralise bandit leaders in Zamfara, rescue kidnapped victims in Kaduna – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

The Military says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised some notable leaders and several members of the criminal group in air strikes in the Zamfara State section of the Kagara Forest. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said the feat […]

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SENATE, NDDC FIGHT OVER CASH

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

*Agency grilled over N3.14b Covid-19 relief funds * Commission’s alleged N81bn financial recklessness unacceptable, says Lawan Senate and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) officials traded tackles yesterday over alleged corruption. They pointed fingers at each other, with the Senate saying it would no longer condone financial malfeasance at the agency. NDDC