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Adult contents has nothing to do with rape – Nollywood actress, Amara Maduka

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For many, nudity is forbidden, but curvy Nollywood actress, writer and producer Amara Maduka, nudity pays. The actress, who once shared her challenges being a plus size in the movie industry, said she found another way to channel her inner strength and beauty in being a nudist. The Anambra

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Rep turns bouncer, chases journalists out of COVID-19 probe

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

A mild drama occurred Friday at the National Assembly, when a member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State, Rep. Adedeji Olajide threw caution to the wind and assumed the status of a ‘bouncer’ chasing journalists out of a public hearing organized by the House. The lawmaker who represents Ibadan South West/North West Federal […]

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NLC rejects increase in price of petrol

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NLC rejects increase in price of petrol

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

…Demands immediate reversal …’It’s grand mischief, deceit’ … PDP says APC lacks sympathy Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected the recent increase in the price of petrol from N123 to N143 just as it demanded an immediate reversal to the previous price. The NLC’s president, Ayuba Wabba, stated this in a statement he issued […]

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Minister bars VIPs aides from entering airport

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika on Thursday disclosed that aides of Very Important Persons (VIPs), and politicians without any business traveling would not be allowed to enter the airports when domestic flights resume. Sirika made the disclosure at an interactive session with members of the Senate Committee on Aviation in Abuja while responding to questions on […]

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APC names Oshiomhole, Odigie-Oyegun, Ganduje in Edo guber campaign panel

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

Immediate past ruling party chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and his predecessor, Chief John Odigie -Oyegun, have been named as part of a 49-member Edo State governorship election campaign committee by the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC). To chair the party’s high-level National Campaign Council is

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ICRC attracts $8bn investments through PPP arrangements

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has attracted about eight billiion dollars investments into the country since its establishment. Mr Chidi Izuwah, ICRC Director-General, disclosed this when he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nigeria, Mr Usra Harahap who paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. Izuwah said that in

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Nigerian Army will remain apolitical, professional, Buratai pledges

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday pledged that the force would continue to remain professional, apolitical and focused on its constitutional mandate for better service delivery. Buratai made the pledge while commissioning Four projects at the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State. They included renovation and fencing

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Court rejects Rivers’ request for interim stoppage of police fund deductions

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, turned down a request of the Rivers Government to temporarily halt the deduction of funds from the federation account for the funding of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). Earlier, Joseph Daudu, SAN, who represented the state’s government, had urged Justice Mohammed to issue […]

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FIRS to collect stamp duty on rents, lease, others

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has declared that documents pertaining to rent or lease agreements for homes or offices, including certificate of occupancy as well as business-related transactions are subject to stamp duty payment. According to the FIRS Director, Communications and Liaison Department, Abdullahi Ahmad, this is necessary in order to give the

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NDDC insists forensic audit solution to decay in N/Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says the forensic audit ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari for the body, was a solution to the years of decay and challenges of underdevelopment in the Niger Delta. Speaking during a two-day training for ten communication specialists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC’s Acting Managing Director, Professor Daniel

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Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, July 02, 2020

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No cause for alarm over Moody’s report on Nigerian banks-Expert

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FG increases petrol pump price to N143.80

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

The Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has recommended an upward review of the retail pump price of petrol from the previous N121.50. According to the agency, the recommended petrol retail band for a litre of petrol is now between N140.80 and N143.80. “Please recall the provision for the establishment of a monthly price band […]

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Buhari nominates 41 non-career ambassadors, seeks Senate’s confirmation

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

*Ali Magashi, Debo Adesina, Oma Djebah, Ugwu on list *Directs police, security agencies to probe Benue attacks President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday forwarded the names of 41 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The ambassadors-designate include former top-shot of Folio Communications Nigeria, publishers of Daily Times: retired Major-General

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N/Assembly suspends recruitment of 774,000 workers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

*Insists SPW program must benefit Nigerians *Invites Ngige for briefing In the wake of Tuesday’s face – off between the Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo and the members of the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Labour and Employment, the federal legislature has declared that the recruitment of the 774,000 workers must be put […]

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EFCC arraigns Malabu Oil, others over alleged $1bn money laundering

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned Malabu Oil and Gas Limited for alleged money laundering offences over the controversial oil block, OPL 245 transactions. A businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, and six other firms were also arraigned in the 48 counts involving about $1 billion and N673 million. When the charge was read […]

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Senate mulls blocking revenue losses through money laundering, tax evasion

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

*To investigate illicit financial flows, invites ministers, heads of MDAs The Senate on Wednesday moved to block Nigeria’s revenue loss to money laundering, tax evasion by international oil companies operating in the country (IOCs), proceeds of corruption and other criminal activities involving illicit financial flows. The decision followed resolutions reached sequel to

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Domestic flights resume July 8

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

Domestic flights which have been suspended in Nigeria since March 2020 will finally resume on the 8th of July, 2020. Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika who announced this Wednesday, also disclosed that the flights will commence with the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The Port Harcourt , […]

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BREAKING: Okowa, wife test positive for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Okowa disclosed this on Wednesday on his verified Twitter handle. New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China He wrote, “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all […]

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Daily Times Newspaper, Wednesday, July 01, 2020

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SPW recruitment modalities: Keyamo, NASS members in shouting match