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COVID-19: NCAA warns against non- compliance with safety regulations

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The Director -General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, has warned that the fact the Federal Government has announced July 8 as resumption date does not mean safety is going to be eschewed. He made this known at the last webinar coordinated by the Nigerian Civil

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

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Couple camouflages as pastors, run baby factory in P/Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

*Scouts for pregnant teenagers in ghetoes *Sell babies for millions of naira A couple, Chidi Martins and Maureen Martins, who run a baby factory, that camouflages as a church in Port-Harcourt, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT). It was gathered that the church known as Great […]

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Parties involved in OPL 245 guilty, says Italian prosecutor

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Italian deputy prosecutor on Thursday told a Milan court prosecuting Shell and Eni over the OPL 245/Malabu affair that all parties involved in the deal were corrupt. He said President Goodluck Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, Dan Etete, who allocated OPL 245 to Malabu Oil and Gas — a company in […]

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18 health workers in Niger test positive to COVID 19

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

A total of 18 frontline health workers have tested positive of Coronavirus in Niger state according to the state Health Commissioner,Dr Muhammed Makusidi. The Commissioner also revealed that the state had spent over N190million on equipment purchased for the treatment and containment of the virus in the state. He made these disclosure while reacting to […]

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FAAN releases COVID-19 guidelines for passengers

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

Following the approval that flight operations recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of theCovid-19 virus.

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Post COVID-19: FG to implement report on Creative Industry – Lai

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Federal Government says it will study the report of the Post COVID-19 Initiative Committee on the Creative Industry and ensure its full implementation, within the realms of available resources. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja at a virtual meeting with the members of the […]

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EFCC denies dropping fraud charges against Adoke

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed insinuations that it has dropped money laundering charges against the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke. Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that there was no truth in some media […]

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Herder/farmer clash: Bauchi suspends Emir of Misau, others

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday suspended the First Class Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, the District Head of Chiroma Village, Bapa Ahmed , and the Village Head of Zadawa, Yusuf Atiku, over a land crisis between farmers and Fulani herders in the area. Nine lives were lost and many persons injured […]

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

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

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 State born thespian cum model recently […]

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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

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…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