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Int’l calls termination fraud: Stakeholders seek EFCC’s intervention

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

…Say action undermines security, loss of jobs, tax revenue …Insist development poses negative trend on investment drive Stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications industry have raised the alarm over the activities of some people in the country who have now taken their

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Benin Industrial Park: Edo Govt. meets host communities over Environmental Impact Assessment, resettlement Plan

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

As more investors indicate interest in the Benin Industrial Park project, the Edo State Government has initiated a parley with stakeholders in the communities hosting the project, to remove any community-related encumbrances and set the stage for a hitch-free development of the park. Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the […]

Health

Trump’s Gag Rule threatens global efforts against maternal death

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

…Stakeholders kick The alarming rate of maternal mortality, especially in the area of unsafe abortion, which is estimated as the second largest contributor to maternal death in the developing countries like Nigeria has remained a source of concern to stakeholders in the health sector including non-governmental organisations who are working tireslessly to address the

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Reconciliation, key to peace in Benue – Nigerians in Europe tell FG

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2018 0

The President, African Diaspora Council of Switzerland, Mr Dozie Ugochukwu has said that there was an urgent need for government to institute a sincere peace building process among stakeholders. According to Ugochukwu “Clashes between herdsmen and farmers have been lingering on for long. Government needs to come up with implementable solutions that would be passed […]

Health

Malaria: A scourge Nigeria can beat with adequate funding, research

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

As Nigeria yesterday joined the global community to mark the 2018 World Malaria Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and malaria experts ,have said that what the country required was greater political commitment and adequate funding for research to beat malaria. According to them, greater investment and expanded coverage of proven tools that prevent, diagnose […]

Business Top Stories

FAAC suspends April distribution over NNPC failure to remit funds

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

* State governors meets top officials of NNPC Strong indications have emerged about the possibility of delay in the April salary of civil servants nationwide as the Federation Account Allocation Committee ( FAAC) session abruptly adjourned on Wednesday over the failure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to remit accurate returns to the federation […]

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Thugs invade APC meeting in Benue, six confirmed dead

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

It was a blood bath in Otukpo, Benue State when thugs invaded the arena of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s stake holders meeting killing almost six persons and many left injured. A Member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbadibo, Okpokwu and Ado Federal Constituency, Hassan Saleh described the action by these unknown gunmen as […]

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Ekiti Guber: PDP Stakeholders Unite Ahead of Primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2018 0

All critical stakeholders in the Ekiti state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have resolved to work together to ensure the victory of the party in the July 14 governorship election in the state. This came on the heels of assurances by the Prince Uche Secondus National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure a level […]

Politics Top Stories

2019 : Dakwambo’s entry alters permutations in PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

…Gombe Gov in presidential race with Atiku, Sen Datti, others …Enjoys support from PDP Govs, technocrats, other stakeholders As the 2019 election inches closer, political fireworks, horse trading and nocturnal meetings are in top gear towards picking a credible presidential candidate for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party struggling to get

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Ebonyi 2019: 17 aspirants to jostle for APC guber ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2018 0

As politicians begin permutations and consultations with stakeholders ahead of 2019 general elections, not few than 17 persons will jostle for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, The Daily Times has gathered. This is even as the party has vowed that no amount of intimidation and harassment from the […]

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Security: Lagos moves to tackle arms proliferation, gender crimes, others

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

…Convenes security summit The Lagos state government on Wednesday said plans have been firmed up to convene a security summit, where a comprehensive strategy and homegrown solutions will be developed by critical stakeholders to myriads of security challenges confronting the State such as cultism, drug abuse, gender-based crimes, arms proliferation, among others.

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Support Buhari on reversing tenure elongation, Senator Abe urges APC stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

The Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has urged members of National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to place the interest of the party above every other consideration and support President Muhammadu Buhari on reversing tenure elongation of party officials earlier

Health Nigeria

Experts seek urgent action against undetected cases of Tuberculosis in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

For Nigeria to achieve reduction in Tuberculosis (TB) burden, stakeholders in TB control have called for urgent action against the increasing cases of undetected TB in the country. The stakeholders are calling for renewed political commitment and increased domestic funding to tackle the menace. Citing the 2017 WHO Global TB report, the experts described the […]

Health

Stakeholders to mothers: Immunise your children against measles

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2018 0

. . . Vaccine saves lives As part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s high under-five deaths, mothers have been urged to bring out their children for immunisation against measles as the Lagos State 2018 Measles vaccination campaign begins today. The vaccination campaign will hold between 15 and 29 March, 2018, in all health facilities in […]

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Neighbourhood Watch Corps: Stop Wike from signing bill into law, Rivers APC appeals to FG stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

As the controversy over the establishment of a security outfit named the Neighbourhood Watch Corps by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers rages on, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Government, stakeholders, church leaders, and elders of the state to stop the governor from signing the bill […]

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Herdsmen attack: Call a colloquium, Afenifere tells Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2018 0

The Yoruba Socio-political organization, on Thursday called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state to organize a colloquium where stakeholders will meet to dialogue over the increasing attacks on farmlands by Fulani herdsmen. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State was on Thursday admonished to call a colloquium where stakeholders will meet to dialogue over the […]

Brands and Marketing

All-new 2018 Honda CR-V benchmark compact SUV enters market

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

… customers delighted Honda has unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation CR-V, showcasing it as the outright benchmark Compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). The launch , which held at The Honda Place (THP) along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos State was well attended by the Nigerian motoring press amongst other stakeholders. According to Honda, the idea behind the

Politics

2019: Imposition of Candidates must be avoided at all cost in Enugu, says group

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Save Enugu Group (SEG) has urged political stakeholders in Enugu State to do everything within their powers to avoid imposition of candidates for the state and National Assembly elections for better representation of the people of the state in each of the constituencies. The group, which described imposition […]

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2019: Stakeholders back Dogara’s 4th term ambition, endorse Buhari, sidelines Bauchi gov

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2018 0

The Concerned Stakeholders of Dass, Tafawabalewa and Bogoro local government areas of Bauchi State have endorsed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, rt honourable Yakubu Dogara for fourth term and president Muhammadu Buhari for second term while sidelining governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state come 2019 general elections. The leader of the concerned

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Oyo LG poll: Knocks, kudos as parties express divergent views

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2018 0

Some political stakeholders in Oyo State have kicked against the recent announcement of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), questioning their sincerity in conducting election that will be free, acceptable and credible in all the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 35 newly created Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Chairman […]