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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Contractors not to blame for road without drainage system -COREN

By Perpetua Onuegbu Mr Ali Rabiu, the immediate past President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),  has said that contractors should not be blamed for roads built without drain or drainage systems. Rabiu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja said that the inclusion of drainage systems in road construction was a function of government’s specification to contractors. NAN reports that investigations across the country have shown that many roads constructed lacked drain or drainage systems resulting in the untimely deterioration of the roads. The former COREN boss, however, maintained that no contractor would deliver what the client had not specified or paid for. “If you commission a contractor to bu...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Marcelo Accidentally Breaks Player Leg

On Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires, Luciano Sanchez, a defender for Argentinos Juniors, was left heavily wounded after he sustained a full dislocation of his left knee. The 29-year-old footballer suffered the serious injury after an accidental challenge by Marcelo, a veteran left-back who currently plays for Brazil's Fluminense. Initially, Sanchez's teammates believed he had broken his leg, but a medical report from the club confirmed it was a full dislocation. The incident occurred as Marcelo, known for his exceptional footwork and skill, maneuvered past his opponents, unintentionally causing a shocking injury to Sanchez. In a series of events that left spectators in disbelief, Marcelo's supporting leg landed heavily on Sanchez's leg while in mid-stri...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TUC mobilises members for Aug. 2 protest

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has directed all its affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members for a nationwide protest by midnight of Aug. 1, 2023. TUC’s President, Mr Festus Osifo, and General Secretary, Mr Nuhu Toro, gave the directive on Tuesday night. The union said that the protest was against, what it described as, the unfavourable policies of the Federal Government. “The congress is not averse to the removal of subsidy; we support the fact that it has to be removed but there must be measures in place to ameliorate its effect on Nigerians. “Such measures include fixing of the refineries and possibly building more; functional transportation system; living wage, good medical facilities and employment. “The policy was not thought through which i...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Renewable energy has potential to boost national development- experts

By Constance Athekame Abuja, Aug 1, 2023(NAN)Energy experts, says renewable energy has so much potential to grow the power sector of the country thereby promoting national development The experts spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the inauguration of the newly elected members of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance ( REEEA-A) and a one day media training. Prof Magnus Onuoha, President REEEA-A) said that renewable energy and energy efficiency had so much potential for women empowerment, youth development and national growth. “But we barely has a cadre of local indigenous developers as most of products and finance were not accessible to Nigerian developers. “Here in Nigeria, the fuel subsidy removal, the Electricity Act recently signed into law, rising c...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Chopper Crashes In Lagos

An unidentified chopper has crashed into a building in the Ikeja area of Lagos. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 3:30 pm adjacent to AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran. The chopper burst into flames near Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), its destination. The Spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Tuesday afternoon. Also, an official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) told our correspondent that the chopper burst into flames when the incident happened. LASEMA also said four persons including the pilot were onboard the ill-fated copter and they were all rescued alive and taken to a near-by hospital. The National Eme...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NLC Protest:Conduct your Protects in. A Peaceful Manner – IG of Police

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has expressed deep concern over the nationwide protests announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on August 2. The police boss urged the trade unions to conduct the planned demonstrations in a peaceful manner to prevent being hijacked by miscreants. In a statement released by the police force's spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acknowledged the constitutional right to peaceful protests but urged the labour unions to ensure that the demonstrations remain peaceful and are not exploited by troublemakers. The police chief has instructed the Commissioners of Police in various commands and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to engage with the NLC and TUC lead...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Woman docked for allegedly assaulting man in police station

A 50-year-old woman, Patience Bello, was docked in an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja for allegedly assaulting a man in a police station. The Prosecution Counsel, SP Babajide Olanipekun told the court that the defendant poured a liquid substance on one Mr Johnson Oluwore while in Kubwa Police Station on July 17. Olanipekun added that the defendant’s act put Oluwore in a state of fear of death or bodily injury. The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of section 265 and 398 of the Penal Code. Section 265 states that whoever assaults or uses criminal force to a person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.The defendant, however, pleaded no...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Breaking: Tribunal Reserves Judgment In Atiku’s Petition Against Tinubu

The presidential election petition court has reserved judgment in the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku is challenging the outcome of the February 25 election and praying the court to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Among several issues raised in the joint petition, Atiku and the PDP are alleging that Tinubu was not qualified to contest the poll. They claim that the president was indicted for drug trafficking in the United States, that his academic certificates submitted to INEC were forged, and that Tinubu is a citizen of Guinea. The petitioners also accused INEC of manipulating the poll to favour Tinubu. The petitioners closed their case on June 23 after calling 27 witnesses. The tribunal had adjourned the...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Soldiers, Policemen Wounded As Troops Destroyed More IPOB, ESN Camps In Anambra, Imo

Combined troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, the police and other security agencies raided hideouts and training camps belonging to the IPOB-ESN in Orsumoghu forest, spanning Anambra and Imo. This is contained in a statement by army spokesman Onyema Nwachukwu on Tuesday. The raid continued ongoing operations to deter enforcement of the illegal sit-at-home order declared by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in the South-East. The army said the raid operation was carried out on Monday when troops were alerted of the violent activities of the irredentist group enforcing the illegal two weeks sit-at-home order in Onitsha, Nnewi and Iheme Obosi in Anambra, as well as at New Market in Enugu. During the opera...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Atiku in court as parties adopt final addresses

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Alhaji Abubakar Atiku was at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), as parties were set to adopt their final written addresses. The adoption of final addresses is the precursor to fixing a date for judgement in the petition of Atiku and the PDP challenging the outcome of the Feb. 25 presidential election. The Justice Haruna Tsammani-led five-member panel of the court had on the last adjourned date directed parties to prepare their final briefs of argument and appear before it for adoption. The PEPC in a notice to the parties, invited them to adopt their written address with respect to the petition filed against President Bola Tinubu and Vice -President Kashim Shettima praying the court to nullify their el...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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KOGI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CELEBRATED SILVER JUBILEE

By Marian Okpe Abuja The Alumni of Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, celebrated 25th years of Association of Classes 1998. The event which took place at the National Art Culture and Social development Area 10, Abuja, under the chairmanship of Prof. Armstrong Aduku Idachaba. The event was well graced by members of the Alumni, accompanied by their love ones to celebrate the loadable event. Speaking with news men at the occasion, was the host. Chief Adejoh Monday Emmanuel.Chief Emmanuel said, it has been his Joy And exiting moment meeting with class mates that he has not seen for couple of years, "I am exited that we have reunited after 25 years and we are here celebrating one another. We have lost some good people amongst us, whenever I remember them, I feel so sad, ."But G...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Labour To Proceed On Planned Strike.

The Organised Labour says there is no going back on its planned nationwide strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidy. The proposed strike is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Earlier on Monday, the Presidential Steering Committee on Palliatives resumed talks on how best to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on Nigerians.. The Committee comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and government representatives met at the presidential villa. The unions expressed doubt on the ability of President Bola Tinubu to effectively control inflation and petrol price due to the unification of the exchange rate. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero said the plan for workers to engage in a peaceful protest starting from Wednesday remains unc...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Niger’s military rulers arrest ministers, party leader, others

The New military rulers of Niger Republic Niger’s military rulers arrest ministers, party leader, othersk, have detained at least 180 members of the ousted democratically-elected administration, the previous ruling party said on Monday. Energy Minister, Mahamane Sani Mahamadou, Mines Minister Ousseini Hadizatou and the president of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), Foumakoye Gado, were among those detained, PNDS spokesman Hamid N’Gadé said. He added that Interior Minister, Hama Adamou Souley, Transport Minister, Oumarou Malam Alma and his deputy, Kalla Moutari, were also detained by the coup plotters. The “abusive arrests” were evidence of “the repressive, dictatorial and unlawful behaviour” of the military, N’Gadé said. On Wednesday, officers from General...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Guinea rejects ECOWAS sanctions against Niger Rep

West African nation of Guinea Conakry has decided to move against the sanctions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the military junta in Niger Republic. A statement from the head military government in Mali said: “Since July 26, 2023, the people of Guinea, headed by the National Committee of the Rally for Development (CNRD), has been following with great interest the evolution of the socio-political situation in the sister Republic of Niger, which has led to the assumption of responsibility by the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP). “The Guinean authorities pay tribute to the brave populations of Niger for their high sense of patriotism and salute the republican spirit and maturity of the Defence and Security Forces who favo...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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KOGI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES SILVER JUBILEE

By Marian Okpe Abuja The Alumni of Kogi State College of Education Ankpa celebrated 25th years of Association of Classes 1998. The event which took place at the National Art and Culture and Social development Area 10 Abuja, under the chairmanship of Prof. Armstrong Aduku Idachaba. The was well graced by members of the Alumni, accompanied by their love ones to celebrate the loadable event. Speaking with news men at the occasion was the host. Chief Adejoh Monday Emmanuel, Chief Emmanuel said, it has been his Joy And exiting moment meeting with class mates that he has not seen for couple of years, "I am exited that we have reunited after 25 years and we are here Celebrating one another. We have lost some good people amongst us, whenever I remember those ones, I feel so sad, ."...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Full Text Of Tinubu’s Address To The Nation

My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on publi...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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KOGI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES SILVER JUBILEE

Chief Adejoh Monday Emmanuel and members of Alumni By Marian Okpe Abuja The Alumni of Kogi State College of Education Ankpa celebrated 25th years of Association of Classes 1998. The event which took place at the National Art and Culture and Social development Area 10 Abuja, under the chairmanship of Prof. Armstrong Aduku Idachaba. The was well graced by members of the Alumni, accompanied by their love ones to celebrate the loadable event. Speaking with news men at the occasion was the host. Chief Adejoh Monday Emmanuel, Chief Emmanuel said, it has been his Joy And exiting moment meeting with class mates that he has not seen for couple of years, "I am exited that we have reunited after 25 years and we are here Celebrating one another. We have lost some good people amongst...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu decorates new Service Chiefs, calls for teamwork

President Bola Tinubu has decorated the newly-appointed Service Chiefs with their new ranks, charging them to maintain teamwork to ensure peace and stability in the country. At the event held on Monday in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President attributed the gains recorded so far in the security sector to teamwork. He commended the dedication, commitment and steadfastness displayed by the Armed Forces, acknowledging their significant contributions to the nation's peace and stability. "We have seen that we are recording positive results in our security challenges because of your dedication, commitment and steadfastness." He assured the new Service Chiefs that the government would continue to support them to execute their responsibilities. The Pr...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Super Falcons Through to the Next round

Nigeria's Super falcons are through to the next round of the ongoing FIFA women World Cup after a Goaless Draw with Republic of Ireland. The Nigerian female team needed just a draw and an Australian win against Canada to qualify for the next round. This draw means the Nigerian team comes second in their group and is likely to meet a heavy weight in their next game. Australia defeated Canada 3-0 giving the super Falcons a safe passage to the next round.

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Comrade Austin commends President Tinubu for nominating Hon. Stella Okotette for Ministerial Appointment

By Gami Tadanyigbe The CEO Emovworho logistics limited, Comrade Austin Obule Emovworho, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Hon. Stella Okotette, as a Minister in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to represent Delta State for political development of the country. Emovworho, who made the call in a press statement issued in Abuja, described Hon. Stella Okotette as an accomplished individual who has excelled in both public service, business development and economic growth of the country. The CEO said through Okotettes previous position as an elected Councilor in Ughelli-North Local Government Area, she has worked hard, fought for the poor and the weak. According to Austin, her impressive career spans various areas, including public policy design and impleme...

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