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Posting Camp Activities On Social Media Violates Service Rules, NYSC DG Warns Corps Members
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Posting Camp Activities On Social Media Violates Service Rules, NYSC DG Warns Corps Members

The DG said posting happenings on camp on social media violated the scheme’s standing rules and policies. Mr Ahmed, who spoke during a visit to the NYSC orientation camp in Ede, Osun, on Friday, advised corps members on camps nationwide to maintain good character and discipline during the three weeks orientation exercise He also tasked the corps members to be focused and take advantage of the skills acquisition programme on camp. He said the knowledge and skills acquired would make them better individuals after their service year. ”The skill acquisition is targeted towards making you independent in order not to depend on white collar jobs. ”We are in collaboration with stakeholders that will give you grants. Please take this measure seriously,” the DG said. Mr Ahmed assu...
Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya delivers Landmark judgment in the Case of Aigbefoh E. David vs. Prabhakar Routhu Anjaneyulu & Ors.
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Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya delivers Landmark judgment in the Case of Aigbefoh E. David vs. Prabhakar Routhu Anjaneyulu & Ors.

By NAN In a landmark judgement delivered by Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya of the High Court 16, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the court ruled decisively in favor of the Claimant, Mr. Aigbefoh E. David, Esq., trading under the name and style of David Aigbefoh & Co (Lex Dominus Chambers), in the suit numbered FCT/HC/GWD/CV/141/23. The case pitted Mr. David against Engr. Prabhakar Routhu Anjaneyulu and three corporate entities: Aravind Metalic Nig. Ltd, Aravind Architectural Aluminium Nig. Ltd, and Pan Africa Facade Solutions Int'l Ltd. The origins of the dispute trace back to the professional relationship between Mr. David and the Defendants. Mr. David was instrumental in incorporating Aravind Metalic Nig. Ltd and Aravind Architectural Aluminium Nig. Ltd, facilitating expatriat...
Electricity: REA signs 1,265 MW deal with five companies
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Electricity: REA signs 1,265 MW deal with five companies

The Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has signed Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Mercy Corps to strengthen electricity cooperatives towards improved electricity access in Nigeria. The MoU signed at the Corporate in Abuja on Thursday, was amongst other things aimed to provide capacity building and strengthen the Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society, REUCS. To provide technical assistance for the Africa Mini-grid Programme – AMP as well as Support in the development of Sustainable Business Model for the Operations and Maintenance of the Korean Energy Project. The Managing Director/CEO, Abba Aliyu said the signing ceremony that “Today’s MoU signing strengthen REA’s drive for sustainability of projects.” He said “There is a need to always plan for the end of project...
Do not work against Tinubu’s policies- Tanker Drivers urge members
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Do not work against Tinubu’s policies- Tanker Drivers urge members

The newly elected members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of NUPENG. By Joan Nwagwu The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has urged its members not to work against the policies of President Bola Tinubu administration. Mr Lucky Osesua, National Chairman of the union said this while addressing newsmen at the end of its delegates conference on Thursday in Abuja. “This is a time for the PTD members to come together to improve their welfare and also focus on the primary objectives of the union, which are the delivery of petroleum products to all the states and locations within the Federation. “We appeal to you not to fail for the unrealistic promises of the opposition. It is important to say that...
DSIEC fingered for imposing councillorship candidates in his Ika South Ward 3.
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DSIEC fingered for imposing councillorship candidates in his Ika South Ward 3.

Controversy has arisen in Delta State over the questionable character of Mr Amino Imasua, the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) representative for Delta North who has been accused of abusing his position to impose councillorship candidates in his Ika South Ward 3. According to sources, Amino who is a known philanderer in the community also used his position as Secretary of the Local Education Authority in Ika South to extort teachers and take bribes to post teachers to unfavorable locations in the area. This has caused concern among residents who believe that such a character is not worthy to hold the position of an unbiased umpire in the forthcoming local government council elections. Residents who spoke to our correspondent expressed their disappointment and...
NIHSA: Nigeria’s Flooding Alert: 148 LGAs To Be Overrun By Flood
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NIHSA: Nigeria’s Flooding Alert: 148 LGAs To Be Overrun By Flood

The federal government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, handed down the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He said precautionary measures should be taken to avert possible disasters from such occurrences. Mr Utsev said states had been alerted following recent reports highlighted in the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook as unveiled by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). NIHSA’s 2024 Annual Flood Outlook reveals that 148 local government areas (LGAs) across 31 states are at high risk of flooding. The affected states include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross Rive...
Gov. Bago Approves N320 Million, Donates 600 Bags Of Rice, 20 Cows To Niger Corpers
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Gov. Bago Approves N320 Million, Donates 600 Bags Of Rice, 20 Cows To Niger Corpers

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has donated 600 bags of rice and 20 cows to the corps members posted to the state. The donation was in fulfilment of the pledge the governor made to the corps members on Tuesday during the swearing-in of the 2024 Batch ”B” Stream one orientation course. The Coordinator of NYSC in Niger State, Olayinka Abdulwahab, said that the items were delivered on Thursday. The governor also promised N200,000 to each of the 1,600 corps members under the batch, amounting to N320 million. According to Mr Bago, the gesture is to bolster their comfort and encourage the corps members to stay back in the state after their service year. Mr Bago equally promised to sink five boreholes and provide additional toilet facilities at both the male and female hostels. ...
Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers In Abuja
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Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers In Abuja

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory said its operatives from Utako Divisional Headquarters arrested five suspects over an alleged kidnapping in Abuja. This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer. Ms Adeh said that the suspects were arrested following an effort by the command to rid the nation’s capital of criminality. She explained that the suspects were trailed and arrested at Gwagwa and Dei-Dei areas of Abuja between June 30 and July 3 during a two-day streak operation following credible intelligence. Mr Adeh added that the arrest of the suspects were in connection with the kidnap incident in Gwagwa on June 12, where a victim was kidnapped, and N12 million paid as ransom, yet two v...
We Don’t Have Evidence Genetically Modified Foods Are Safe For Consumption-NAFDAC
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We Don’t Have Evidence Genetically Modified Foods Are Safe For Consumption-NAFDAC

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency has no evidence that genetically modified foods are safe for human consumption. Genetically modified foods are foods produced from organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms) that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering as opposed to traditional cross breeding. Adeyeye in a recent interview on Arise News Television said that though NAFDAC had not conducted extensive research on the safety of GMO products, the agency did not have evidence to show that GMO products like maize and tomatoes were safe for human consumption. Adeyeye said this while speaking on the controversy that it has been difficult ...
Benue: Court Remands Five Cattle Rearers For Kidnap, Rape, Armed Robbery
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Benue: Court Remands Five Cattle Rearers For Kidnap, Rape, Armed Robbery

A chief magistrates’ court in Markurdi on Tuesday remanded five cattle rearers at the Correctional Centre, Makurdi, for alleged criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, rape, and armed robbery.Saleh Hassan, Yakubu Kanje, Inusa Idris, Yusuf Ibrahim, and Yahuza Idris, who reside in the Keana and Awe local government areas of Nasarawa State, were also docked for alleged acts of terrorism and culpable homicide. The chief magistrate, Kelvin Mbanongun, who did not take their plea for want of jurisdiction, adjourned the matter until September 3, 2024, for the Director of Public Prosecutions’ advice. Earlier, the prosecutor, Godwin Ato, told the court that the case was transferred to the State CID, Makurdi, from the Divisional Police Headquarters, Otukpo, on June 17. Mr Ato said the matter was r...
New Right-Wing Dutch Government Inaugurated By King Willem-Alexander
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New Right-Wing Dutch Government Inaugurated By King Willem-Alexander

New right-wing Dutch government inaugurated by King Willem-AlexanderThe VVD and NSC had only reluctantly agreed to a coalition with Wilders. In a ceremony on Tuesday at the Huis ten Bosch presidential palace near The Hague, the ministers and state secretaries took the oath “So help me, God Almighty,’’ or a corresponding secular version, in front of King Willem-Alexander. The four-party coalition is largely controlled by Mr Wilders, although he is not a member of the cabinet himself. The new alliance partners of the Wilders-led Party for Freedom had made his renunciation of formal office a condition for their participation in government. The prime minister is now the former head of the secret service and anti-terrorism agency, Dick Schoof, who is not affiliated with any party. ...
Reps To Investigate Predatory Pricing By Expatriate Business Owners zin Nigeria
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Reps To Investigate Predatory Pricing By Expatriate Business Owners zin Nigeria

The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the exploitative and predatory pricing practices against Nigerian businesses by their foreign counterparts operating in the country. The lawmaker said some Nigerian businesses suffered harsh and unfair competition and business relations with their foreign business counterparts.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos) during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday Presenting the motion, Mr Benson said that international business ethics and standards required businesses to operate in a fair, healthy, and efficient manner while ensuring competitive trade practices at home and abroad. He added that some Nigerian businesses had suffered harsh and unfair competition and business relations with their foreign b...
Niger Deputy Governor Loses Wife
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Niger Deputy Governor Loses Wife

The deputy governor of Niger, Yakubu Garba, has lost his wife, Zainab Garba. Governor Umaru Bago, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, in Minna on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the death of Mrs Garba. He described her death as a great loss to the state. Mr Bago said, “It is indeed devastating news and a trying moment, not only for my deputy but for the government and the entire people of the state.” The governor urged the deputy governor to see the demise of his wife as an act of Allah and be consoled by the fact that she lived a good life. “The State Executive Council shares in your loss and will provide every needed support at this moment of grief,” he said. Mr Bago prayed to Allah to forgive all the shortcomings of the deceased and grant her ...
FG commends UATH on medical structures, health care services
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FG commends UATH on medical structures, health care services

By NAN The Federal Government of Nigeria, has commended the management of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, for expanding health infrastructures, mobilising resources and global partnerships to build cardiovascular centre to expand the availability of health care services in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, made the commendation during the commissioning of Mental Health building, Cardiovascular Research Centre and Senator Joshua Dariye medical Out Patient Clinic Block. According to him, the structures will provide intergrated care services and acute care for both inpatient and outpatient, inline with international best practices in the health sector. "The health infrastructures in our teaching...
UNIMAID Lecturer Killed In Garage Accident
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UNIMAID Lecturer Killed In Garage Accident

The police command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed the death of Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management, University of Maiduguri, who tragically passed away in an accident at her home. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Yusuf Lawal, who confirmed the incident in an interview with journalists, said the incident occurred on Sunday. Mr Lawal said that as Ms Ruth was parking her car in her garage, a sudden mechanical malfunction caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, knocking her to the ground and stepping on her chest. He said that she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries before being taken to the hospital. He explained that her remains was taken to the hospital by members of her family.NAN
KEDCO Disconnects Power At Aliko Dangote Varsity Over Debt
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KEDCO Disconnects Power At Aliko Dangote Varsity Over Debt

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has been plunged into darkness following the sudden disconnection of power supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The action of the firm was in spite of the payment of N20 million out of the N60 million monthly bill by the state-owned university. The management is now considering three options: shutting down the university, asking the students not to return after their semester vacation, or having them bear the brunt of living without electricity. The Dean of Students’ Affairs, Abdulkadir Dambazau, disclosed this to journalists in Wudil on Monday. He said that the institution relied heavily on power to supply water, which has now become a serious issue. He said, ”The management has been mak...
Yakubu: INEC Can’t Conduct LG Elections Without Constitutional Amendments
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Yakubu: INEC Can’t Conduct LG Elections Without Constitutional Amendments

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Yakubu said this on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Monday in Lagos. Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to be saddled with the responsibility of conducting local council elections, Mr Yakubu described it as “a constitutional matter.” According to Mr Yakubu, unless necessary constitutional amendments are made, the commission will only continue to organise national and state elections. “The same section of the constitution that established INEC also established the State In...
FG Commences UBE Effective Schools Programme Implementation
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FG Commences UBE Effective Schools Programme Implementation

The federal government has begun the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 designated schools across the country. The executive secretary of UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, announced this at a one-day meeting between UBEC, States Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), coordinating directors, and head teachers of UBE Effective Schools on Monday in Abuja. The effective school programme was set out to test the efficacy of the minimum standards in UBE delivery and provide lessons for progressively scaling up these standards in all schools in Nigeria. It is expected that over the six years’ life of the programme, the participating schools will progressively improve the quality of their UBE service delivery. The schools are also to move up...
Wike Fumes Over Allocation Of Land Meant For Abuja Bus Terminal To Politician
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Wike Fumes Over Allocation Of Land Meant For Abuja Bus Terminal To Politician

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has fumed over the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in the Central Business District, Abuja. Mr Wike, who made the complaint at the inauguration of the construction of Mabushi Bus Terminal, Phase I, in Abuja, described the action as a gross distortion of the Abuja Master Plan. He explained that FCTA decided to build three terminals, one each in the Central Business District, Mabushi, and Kugbo, to ensure a secure and convenient travel experience for commuters in FCT. The minister, however, said the land designated for the bus terminal in the Central Business District, where a train track was expected to pass through, had been allocated to somebody. “When we went there to start preparation for the inaug...
CARE advocates 1% budget provision for PWDs
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CARE advocates 1% budget provision for PWDs

By Jessica Dogo The Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) has advocated one per cent budget provision for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from the federal and state governments. CARE made the call on Friday during a two-day National Co-creation Stakeholders Conference for PWDs of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was Organised by CARE in collaboration with Voice PWD Community of Practice. The theme of the programme is: “The Disability Act Post-Moratorium: Advancing Inclusion and Accessibility for those Vulnerable and Outside the Margin” Dr Chike Okogu, the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of CARE, said this had been an international moveme...