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January 9, 2023 No Responses

FG Condemns Kidnapping Of Train Passengers In Edo

The Federal Government has described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben in Edo as despicable and utterly barbaric. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Henshaw...

January 9, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DG: STANDARDIZED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION KEY TO EFFECTIVE PORT, FLAG ADMINISTRATION

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, says international collaboration to attain standardized digitalization is essential for Maritime Administrations across the world and all stakeholders in the mar...

January 9, 2023 No Responses

Edo Earmarks N15b For Pension In 2023

The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikare has described the recent protest by pensioners over payment of gratuities to retirees as politically motivated. The commissioner stated this while addressing Journalists in Beni...

January 9, 2023 No Responses

Edo Train Kidnap: Commissioner Confirms 31 Missing, One Suspect Arrested

The Edo State Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare on Sunday confirmed that 31 intending passengers were kidnapped at Igueben train station in Edo on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the passengers were said...

January 8, 2023 No Responses

Nigerian Army Redeploys GOCs, Theatre Commanders

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the redeployment of senior officers in an effort to ensure administrative and operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army (NA). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwac...

January 8, 2023 No Responses

FRSC Approves New Promotions

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has approved the promotion of an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) and seven others to ACM. The approval came at the end of the meeting of the...

January 8, 2023 No Responses

32,684 Registered Voters Collect PVCs In Lagos, 13,703 In Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 32,684 registered voters in Lagos state collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) on Friday, January 6, 2023. The commission in its daily update on PVCs collection issue...

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Again, FG Suspends Work On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Government on Friday ordered temporary suspension of construction works on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to make traveling experience easier for holidaymakers returning to their destinations after the festive season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NA...

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Kebbi Boat Mishap Victims

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Kebbi State over the loss of lives, following the capsizing of a boat conveying farmers. In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Friday in...

January 7, 2023 No Responses

INEC Assures Corps Members Of Security

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will continue to place premium on the security of corps members on election duty, The Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Friday in Abuja when he led management staff of the....

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Wike To NDDC: Focus On Regional Projects

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has advised members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to focus on regional projects in order to make more impact in developing the Niger Delta region. A statement...

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Oil Palm: Fayus Begins Harvest In Edo

Fayus Incoporated, a major investor under the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) has commenced harvest on one of its plantations measuring 1200 hectares in Ewan-ISI in Uhunwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The ESOPP is an initiative of...

January 7, 2023 No Responses

Shell To Pay First UK tax In Five Years

Shell has said it will pay tax in the UK for the first time since 2017 after making huge global profits last year. The energy firm said it expected to “take a hit” of around $2bn (£1.7bn) on profits in...

January 6, 2023 No Responses

FG Releases N13.89b Pension For 2022 Retirees

The Federal Government has released N13.89 billion for payment of Accrued Pension Rights (APRs) of 2022 retirees of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s). National Pension Commission (PenCom), made the disclosure on Thursday in a statement on it...