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Five-time Olympian Offiong Edem Calls For Functional Table Tennis League In Nigeria

Offiong Edem, a five-time Olympian and Nigerian table tennis star, has called for a functional table tennis league in the country to enable players to prevail in international competitions. She said this in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing ‘Fourth Offiong Edem Table Tennis Competition’. The competition is being held in the Canaan City Table Tennis Hall, UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. According to her, it will be difficult for the nation’s table tennis players to compete favourably outside the country without a functional league at home. Ms Edem is ranked number one in Nigerian female table tennis and 113 in the world. She is one of the players who will represent Nigeria at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. According to her, the Nigeria Table Tennis Fe...

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Police Warn Cultists In Ekiti Against ‘7/7 Day’ Celebration

The Ekiti Police Command has banned any unlawful gathering in the state following reports of a plan by a cult group to celebrate its anniversary on July 7. In a statement on Saturday, the state commissioner of police, Akinwale Adeniran, said the police received information that the cult group had made preparations for the celebration of July 7, popularly called 7/7. “Information at our disposal is that on that day of celebration, new members will be inducted, and there will be a renewal of covenant, as well as supremacy battle, which is usually characterised by violence and bloodshed. “The command, therefore, warns members of secret cults and other criminal elements in the state to shun such illegal and unhealthy celebration or any such plan or action that could cause unnecessary...

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Ondo Govt Releases N1 Billion For Payment Of Retired LG Workers, Teachers’ Gratuities

The Ondo State government has released N1 billion for the payment of arrears of gratuities of local government workers and primary school teachers who retired in 2012. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, stated this on Saturday while speaking to reporters in Akure. Mr Takuro said the gesture was a continuation of the gradual defrayment of gratuity arrears for retired local government officers and primary school teachers. The commissioner said that the payment, which would be the second batch, would commence on July 9. “Being a government that is sensitive to the plight of the people, the Aiyedatiwa-led administration has decided to pay the gratuities of retirees en bloc rather than paying piecemeal,” said Mr Takuro. The commissioner ...

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You’re Safe In Ondo,’ Nigerian Army Assures Corps Members

The Nigerian Army has assured corps members in camp and others serving in different parts of Ondo State of their security. The brigade commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure, Brig.-Gen. John Lar gave the assurance on Saturday at the permanent orientation camp, Ikare-Akoko, while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members Mr Lar charged corps members to be law-abiding and discharge their duties faithfully to the best of their abilities. The brigade commander urged corps members to be alert and security conscious at all times, urging them to report promptly any threat to lives and properties to security agencies around them. He said his command’s security architecture at the NYSC orientation camp was adequate and top-notch. In his welcome address, ...

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6Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FrazeEnergy, Galileo Technologies sign MoU on 5mcf gas development, delivery

(L-R) Sales & Business Development Manager, FrazEnergy Ltd. (A subsidiary of Oilserv Group) Chris Onyebueke; General Manager, FrazEnergy Ltd, Mr Osi Okonkwo; Commercial VP Africa/Mena/Asia Pacific, Gabriel Lorenzi of Galileo Technologies and Commercial Manager, FrazEnergy Ltd., Olugbenga Ashiru, during the signing agreement between FrazEnergy Ltd. and Galileo Technologies at the Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) Energy week in Abuja. By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, July 5, 2024 (NAN) The FrazeEnergy Limited, a subsidiary of Oilserv Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Galileo Technologies to facilitate establishment of five million cubic feet (mcf) gas plant in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU aimed at boosting the country’s econom...

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Stakeholders urge FG to discourage importation of LPG cylinders

By Emmanuella Anokam Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry have urged the Federal Government to reverse the zero per cent import duties placed on the importation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, to encourage local producers. The stakeholders spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday at the 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) conference in Abuja, in an effort to encourage local content and grow the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mrs Nkechi Obi, Group Managing Director (GMD), Techno Oil Limited, urged the government to reverse the zero import duties placed on the importation of LPG cylinders and restore the initial 40 per cent import duties, to discourage importation. “We need policy reversal on that to encourage local producers. “The unofficial ...

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Unemployment: NNPC foundation begins business pitching assessment for corps members

By Emmanuella Anokam The NNPC Foundation has commenced business pitching assessment for no fewer than 2,659 corps members trained by the foundation to support their businesses through distribution of grants and start-up packs. The Managing Director, NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, said on Thursday in Abuja that the empowerment was part of the foundation’s efforts to tackle post graduation youths unemployment and help them become economically self-sufficient. “We are very passionate about the young people and we think that this is the demography and the financial literacy programme is NNPC Foundation’s initiative to equip young graduates with necessary skills for personal and professional development,” she said. Arukwe said during the business pitching assessment for el...

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Budget ministry lauds legacy of 28 outgoing staffersValedictory

By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planing on Friday commended its 28 outgoing members of staff for their exceptional contributions to service. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Nebeolisa Anako, made the commendation in Abuja, during a valedictory session in honour of the workers. Anako expressed gratitude to the retiring staff members for their dedication and commitment, as well as support in the successful implementation of some projects and programmes in the ministry. “I extend appreciation to the outgoing members of staff for their outstanding contributions. Their support enhanced the mandates of the ministry and bring about effective service delivery. “I am particularly grateful for their dedication in the services rendered. They help in ensu...

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14.64 Million Foreigners Visited China Following Relaxed Visa Policies- Immigration Authority

China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 per cent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the country’s immigration authority announced on Friday. The measures aim to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism. It included expanded visa-free policies, relaxed visa application requirements, simplified procedures, exemption of border checks for certain transit passengers, and more convenient mobile payment for foreigners in China. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) said at a news conference that the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June. It accounted for 52 per cent of the inbound trips, repr...

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Govt Accuses Butchers Of Selling Meat Of Dead Animals In Enugu Market

The Enugu State government has vowed to arrest butchers selling dead animals and uninspected meats at Afor Awkunanaw Gariki Market, Enugu South Council Area of the state. Philip Ozoagu, director of the veterinary department at the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, made the vow when he led his team to the market on Friday. Mr Ozoagu told the market’s chairman, Kojak Egbonnaji, and his executives that the department discovered that some people were selling uninspected and dead animals as meat to the public. He said meeting the market leaders was important to prevent transferring diseases from animals to men through proper inspections. Mr Ozoagu said the butchers had continued the sale of dead animals’ meat to the public despite the government’s atte...

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Human Trafficking: Nigeria Immigration Service Rescues Five Victims In Côte d’Ivoire

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has rescued five victims of human trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire.Abdullahi Adamu, the comptroller of the area command, disclosed this at a press conference on Friday. He said the Nigerian Immigration Attachés in Côte d’Ivoire, in collaboration with the Nigerian community in that country and some other partners, worked tirelessly to identify and rescue the victims. Mr Adamu added that the immigration service provided critical support and assistance to ensure their safe return to Nigeria. “These girls, aged between 17 and 21, were trafficked on June 15, 2024, to Côte d’Ivoire using irregular routes by notorious traffickers. “The traffickers lured them with promises of better jobs in Cote d’Ivoire.They were late...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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 ...

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