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SPW recruitment modalities: Keyamo, NASS members in shouting match

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

…Minister accuses lawmakers of attempt to hijack 774,000 SPW recruitment process …Dares NASS, orders States’ c’ttees to proceed with SPW recruitment exercise …Lawmakers walk out Keyamo for unruly attitude Hell was let loose on Tuesday as members of the National

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COVID-19: Anxiety as Akeredolu directs cabinet to undergo compulsory test

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has instructed all members of his cabinet to embark on a compulsory test after contracting Coronavirus on Tuesday. Akeredolu also explained that all his political aides who might have had contacts with him during their cause of engagement should immediately go and check status. He gave the directive through […]

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Folio Communications appoints Dr. Onomuakpokpo as Editor, Editorial Board

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Folio Communications Limited, publishers of Nigeria’s oldest media brand, Daily Times, has appointed Dr. Paul Onomuakpokpo as Editor, Editorial Board. He was until recently the acting Editor of The Guardian and a member of the newspaper’s editorial board. The appointment takes effect from today, July 1, 2020. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Group […]

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Osinbajo, NASS leaders confer on botched electricity tariff hike

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja met with Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the proposed increase in electricity tariff. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osinbajo, heads the Power Sector Reform Coordination Working Group. The National Assembly had in a

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NLC commends Senate for rejecting electricity tariff hike

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

…Demanding reversal of power sector privatisation The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Senate for calling off the threat by Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to hike the electricity tariff and also demanding reversal of Nigeria’s power sector privatisation programme. In a statement sent to the Daily Times, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said

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COVID-19: SMEs advised to invest in technology, localise supply chain

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

In adjusting to the new normal, business owners and operators of Small and Medium Scale businesses have been advised to invest massively in technology and find ways to source their raw materials or supplies locally, as this is expected to boost their activities and help them stay afloat especially in the wake of the Covid-19 […]

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Lawan charges FIRS to widen tax net

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, tasked the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to consider widening the tax net rather than overburden the people and business concerns. Lawan was the Guest Speaker at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Audit and Recovery of back years Stamp Duties and FIRS’ formal launching […]

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NCDC confirms 561 news cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 561 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 25,694 The health agency disclosed this in a tweet Tuesday night. Of the 561 new cases of COVID-19, Lagos recorded 200; Edo-119; Kaduna-52; FCT-52; Niger-32; Ogun-19; Ondo-16; Imo-14; Plateau-11; Abia-8; […]

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Breaking: Gov. Akeredolu tests positive for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for coronavirus. Akeredolu confirmed his status via his Twitter handle on Tuesday. COVID-19 infected lawyer urges NCDC to tackle strange illness in Kogi community The Governor tweeted: “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self -isolating. “Work continues. […]

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Buhari pledges speedy completion of $2.5bn AKK Gas Pipeline Project

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja affirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to ensure timely delivery of the landmark Ajakuota-Kaduna-Kano Gas (AKK) gas pipeline project within budgetary allocation and specifications. Speaking at the virtual flag-off ceremony of the project at the Ajaokuta, Kogi and Rigachikun, Kaduna State camp sites simultaneously,

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Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

Updated: At last, FG lifts ban on interstate movements

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No repeat of past mistakes in 2020 marginal oilfield bids – DPR

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

…Says awardees of oilfields will be credible investors with technical, financial capability The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says there will not be a repeat of past mistakes made in previous exercises in the ongoing bid rounds for 57 marginal oil fields in the country. Mr. Auwalu Sarki, Director, DPR, gave the assurance on Monday […]

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Appeal Court reserves judgment in Kogi gov’ship trial

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Monday, reserved judgments on the two appeals filed by Natacha Akpoti and Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), and Musa Wada and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi […]

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Reopening of Schools: Only graduating students will resume-FG

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020

The Federal government has said that only graduating students will resume  in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown. FG described the reopening as “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in order to curtail further spread of COVID-19. Breaking: FG approves reopening of schools The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, […]

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Breaking: FG approves reopening of schools

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of schools in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown. FG described the reopening as “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in order to curtail further spread of COVID-19. However, only graduating students will resume. Breaking: FG lifts ban on interstate movement The Chairman of the Presidential […]

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Breaking: FG lifts ban on interstate movement

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The federal government on Monday lifted ban on interstate movement effective from July 1, 2020. Secretary to the Government of the Federation chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during the daily media briefing. Breaking: FG approves reopening of schools National coordinator of PTF, Dr. Sani Aliyu also added that only […]

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Nigerians must thank God for coronavirus low mortality rate – Boss Mustapha

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, says Nigerians must continue to thank God in view of the country’s low mortality rate being recorded following the community spread of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. Mustapha stated this when he briefed State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the […]

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COVID-19: Enugu Govt. raises concern over mysterious deaths

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

Enugu State Government has expressed concern over increasing incidences of mysterious deaths across the state. Prof. Emmanuel Ejim, the Chairman, COVID-19 Expert Medical Advisory Committee on De-escalation of the Outbreak, disclosed this on Monday during its maiden press briefing in Enugu. Ejim said that the foregoing had necessitated the need for residents of the state

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Court grants Maina’s plea for further bail variation

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The court further varied the bail conditions eight months after his inability to meet the terms. Justice Okon Abang, in his ruling, said he was inclined to granting Maina’s prayer on compassionate ground, especially after he had been able to produce a serving senator in the country. Xavi hopes to coach Barcelona in the future […]

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COVID-19: PTF briefs Buhari as second phase of easing lock-down ends today

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received an update from the Chairman of Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha,  at the State House, Abuja The PTF briefed the president on the second phase of the gradual easing of lockdown announced four weeks ago, to check the spread of the deadly virus. Mustapha, […]