Category: News

Diri Urges Agip To Relocate To Bayelsa
August 13, 2020 No Responses

Diri Urges Agip To Relocate To Bayelsa

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has urged the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) to relocate its operational headquarters to Bayelsa where it operated most oilfields and Brass oil export terminal. Diri, made the call at the virtual inauguration of the...
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FG Flays Double Taxation In Mining Sector
August 13, 2020 No Responses

FG Flays Double Taxation In Mining Sector

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, authorised the finance ministry to directly deduct the federal allocation of any state or local councils found imposing illegal taxes on mining operations. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai M...
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Nigeria Reports Zero Death, 453 New Cases Of Coronavirus
August 13, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports Zero Death, 453 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday reported zero death and 453 new cases of Coronavirus.  NCDC through its official twitter handle explained that the new cases pushed the nations infections to 47,743.  According to it, as of.....
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Buhari Mourns Walter Carrington
August 13, 2020 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Walter Carrington

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, describing him as a “long time friend of Nigeria and an astute and courageous diplomat.” In a statement issued by his Senior....
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Antipiracy War: Nigeria Secures Premier Conviction under SPOMO ACT
August 12, 2020 No Responses

Antipiracy War: Nigeria Secures Premier Conviction under SPOMO ACT

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has convicted three persons accused of involvement in the hijack of an Equatorial Guinean flagged vessel named, MV ELOBEY VI, off Equatorial Guinea’s coast on March 21.   Delivering judgement, Justice Mohammed Sa...
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FRSC Returns N900,000 To Accident Victims’ Family
August 12, 2020 No Responses

FRSC Returns N900,000 To Accident Victims’ Family

On Monday 10th August, 2020 at about 1609hrs, a fatal road traffic crash occurred along KEFFI-GARAKU route. The location is Sabon-Gida, Keffi of Nasarawa State.   It was a lone crash involving a Volkswagen Sharon conveying six (6) passengers on...
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NAN Editor Joins NUJ Lagos Council Chairmanship Race
August 12, 2020 No Responses

NAN Editor Joins NUJ Lagos Council Chairmanship Race

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Adeleye Ajayi, on Wednesday obtained expression of interest form to contest the chairmanship position of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council.   Ajayi, who was at the...
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Poultry Farmers Seek FG, Oyo Govt’s Intervention To Save Industry
August 12, 2020 No Responses

Poultry Farmers Seek FG, Oyo Govt’s Intervention To Save Industry

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Oyo State branch has sought the intervention of the Federal and State government to save the poultry industry from collapse. Mr Gbemisoye Agboola, the PAN Chairman made the call on Tuesday during a news...
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Nigeria Reports 423 New Cases Of Coronavirus
August 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 423 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control(NCDC) has  announced 423 fresh cases of coronavirus, bringing the country’s total tally to 47,290.  According to NCDC, the new cases were spread across 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja....
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NJC Approves Appointment Of Six New High Court Judges For Kano
August 12, 2020 No Responses

NJC Approves Appointment Of Six New High Court Judges For Kano

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the appointment of six new High Court Judges for Kano State. Mr Jibo Baba, the Public relations Officer (PRO) of the Kano State Judiciary, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in...
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Group Declares Support For Akeredolu’s Re-Election
August 11, 2020 No Responses

Group Declares Support For Akeredolu’s Re-Election

A socio-cultural group in Ondo State, Ekiti-Kete Progressive Union, has declared support for Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s re-election in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.   The Chairman of the group, Mr Tajudeen Bello, who led the...
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Union Gives MTN 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged Unfair Labour Practices
August 11, 2020 No Responses

Union Gives MTN 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged Unfair Labour Practices

Workers in the telecommunications sector on Tuesday gave a 14-day ultimatum to MTN Nigeria, to address alleged unfair labour practices. The workers, under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN)...
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Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda
August 11, 2020 No Responses

Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda

Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation at the ports.    Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this ...
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FG Approves Last Evacuation Flight From U.S.
August 11, 2020 No Responses

FG Approves Last Evacuation Flight From U.S.

The Federal Government has approved the ninth and last evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.  The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, announced this in a statement dated...
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