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12Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Runsewe expresses gratitude to R & A for donations of golf equipment to NGF

By Victor Okoye Olusegun Runsewe, the President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), has expressed gratitude to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), Scotland for their donation of golf equipment to the NGF. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Runsewe made the remarks on Thursday, during the unveiling of the golf equipment at the Golf and Health Signature in Abuja The NGF President noted that the equipment worth would go a long way in ensuring the growth and development of the sport at the grassroots. He expressed his appreciation to the R & A for the kind donations, promising that the donated items would be put to good use. "As of today, there is no single golfer representing Nigeria in the Masters Open in Augusta. "But I promise you that from what w...

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11Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Economist expresses commitment to promoting African businesses for growth

By Vivian Emoni Dr Chinedu Amadi, an expert in economics, says he is committed to promoting and boosting businesses for economic growth. Amadi, is the author of Trade Horizone Magazine, a quarterly publication, which was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the magazine projects trade and investment opportunities in Nigeria and other African countries to the global economy. “We look at everything that affects economic growth in terms of security, we look at conflict resolution, we look at trade itself, we also look at expanding businesses. “The reason behind the magazine is to provide us with a magazine that covers the true story of the African economy in terms of business and trade. “So, what we are doing today is a launch of a unique magazine that comes out...

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11Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Economist launches magazine to promote Nigeria’s economy

Dr Chinedu Amadi, an expert in economics, has reaffirmed his commitment to projecting Nigeria’s economy on the global stage.Amadi, also the author of the quarterly Trade Horizon Magazine, made this known during the inauguration ceremony of the publication held on Thursday in Abuja.He described the magazine as a research-based publication dedicated to exploring trade and investment opportunities within Nigeria and across the African continent.“The objective of the magazine is to provide insightful analyses and foster dialogue aimed at driving economic growth and integration in Africa.“By doing so, we aim to position the continent as a formidable player in the global marketplace.”Amadi said that a key focus of the magazine would be the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which he ...

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11Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria records $6.83bn balance of payments surplus in 2024- CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year.This is against the deficits of $3.34 billion recorded in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022.The CBN made the announcement in a statement signed by the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi-Ali, Hakama.According to the apex bank, “This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Stronger Trade and External Account Performance“The current and capital account recorded a surplus of $17.22 billion in 2024, underpinned by a goods trade surplus of $13.17 billion. Petroleum imports declined by 23.2% to $14.06 billion, while non-oil imports fell by 12.6% t...

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11Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Why NBC bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ on Radio, TV

The National Broadcasting Commission has given reason why it ban veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem trending song “Tell Your Papa” from been aired on the radio and television stations.The commission said it is citing “objectionable nature” for behind its action.In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission declared the track Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.This section prohibits content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency from being aired on Nigerian broadcast platforms.According to NBC, while the song has gained momentum across social media platforms, its lyrical content fails to meet the standards of responsible broadcasting.The statement...

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11Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Irregular supply: NERC fines eight DisCos N628m

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has slammed N628 million on eight electricity distribution companies for failing to adhere to the monthly energy caps imposed on estimated billing for unmetered customers.The infractions, according to NERC occurred between July and September 2024.A regulatory notice published on NERC’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, revealed that the affected DisCos include Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electric, Kano Electricity Distribution Company, and Yola Electricity Distribution Company.It noted that these DisCos have been fined over N628m. In addition to the monetary ...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Minimum Wage : Nasarawa Assembly staff to commence indefinite strike Wednesday next week.

"…says other arms of government are enjoying minimum wage in the State except the legislative arm…" The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Nasarawa State Chapter said it has concluded plans to embark on indefinite strike as a result of non- payment of N70,000 National Minimum wage by the State Government. This was the resolution of members during the association's congress meeting held at the State Assembly complex Lafia the Nasarawa state capital today. The PASAN Chairman , Comrade Suleiman Oshafu while briefing newsmen shortly after the congress meeting said they have resolved to embarked on indefinite strike due to non-payment of National Minimum wage by the State Government. " We are resuming strike by Wednesday, 16th, April, 2025, this strike is going to b...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCSP leadership rejects call for dissolution of NUP executives

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) branch leadership has rejected the recent call for the dissolution of the national executive of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) by a group.Mr Fredrick Eguaoba, Chairman of FCSP, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.Eguaoba said the call by the group identified as Concerned Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) was uncalled for.He described the move as unfortunate, noting that certain individuals resort to discrediting others simply due to they were no longer in positions of power.“Many of the aggrieved individuals had recently lost in the FCSP elections and are now wrongfully blaming the NUP for their defeat.“It is disheartening to see people dwell in delusion and try to derail union progress simply because th...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NLC, Steel ministry sets up 12-Man Committee over unlawful dismissal of accountant

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Ministry of Steel Development have set up a 12-man committee to look into the implementation of judgment over the unlawful dismissal of Mr Victor Ekpaha, an accountant. This is contained in a resolution reached at the end of a meeting between the NLC and the Ministry of Steel Development on Thursday in Abuja. The resolution was signed by Mr Chris lsokpunwu, Permanent Secretary and Mr John Madaki, Acting Director, Legal Services in the ministry as well as Mr Eche Asuzu, Acting Head, Industrial Relations, NLC and Mr Stephen Knabayi, NLC Chairman, FCT Council. It would be recalled that Ekpaha, an accountant with the National Metallurgical Training Institute Onitsha, an agency under the ministry, was unlawfully dismi...

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10Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Pensioners Condemn PTAD Over Unilateral Check-Off Dues Remittance Policy

Aggrieved pensioners have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) following its recent directive to streamline the payment and remittance of Check-Off Dues (COD) exclusively through the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN). This decision, announced during a Stakeholders' Engagement meeting held on August 29, 2024, has raised concerns regarding transparency and inclusivity. The controversy stems from a letter issued by the Registrar of Trade Unions under the Federal Ministry of Labor and Productivity, dated July 17, 2024. The letter recognized only two pensioner unions—the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and FEPPPAN—as eligible recipients of COD. PTAD informed stakeholders that...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nacabs Poly matriculates 672 students, warns against social vices

"•••• as PDP lawmaker, Chunbaya, stakeholders, students hail Abuluya over scholarship scheme••••• Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Thursday, has matriculated 672 National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) 1 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The institution restated its firm stance against cultism and related social vices. Mr Mandy David-Abuluya, the Founder of the institution stated this during the 13th matriculation ceremony of the institution for 2024/ 2025 academic session in Akwanga LGA today. Abuluya, represented by the Deputy Rector of the Institution, Barr Agbutun David Abuluya said that 86 per cent of the school were on scholarship. "” I have decided to offer scholarships to the students to enable them to have access to educati...

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: WARRI PROTESTERS STORM INEC OFFICE, ABUJA

Scores of angry Warri Youth barricade INEC office, Abuja April 9 in protest against the bias ward delineation proposal released by the electoral umpire last week. The youths have been protesting around the three Warris -Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West since Saturday April 5, 2025. They are calling on INEC withdraw the proposal and do it properly based on equity and available electoral laws; not an influenced procedures. Omalo Tuoyo, spokesperson of the Warri protesting youths in Abuja addressing INEC officials said “we are returning this bias proposal to you as it does not reflect the reality on ground. We shall resist this so called proposal with every fiber in our body.” Meanwhile Itsekiri natives Have Shut Down A 28,000 Barrels Per Day Oil Production Facility ...

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Updated : “Kogi Governor’s Aide Embroiled in N3bn Fraud Scandal: EFCC Witness Reveals Shocking Details”

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Mr Femi Rrmigus, a staff of Zenith Bank PLC, gave details and tendered exhibit in the alleged money laundering trial of the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Dodo. According to the EFCC witness, funds from various Local Government Areas in Kogi State were diverted and laundered through private accounts ¹. The witness revealed that multiple inflows of large sums of money from several LGAs were traced to the account of Korforte Concept Limited. The LGAs involved include: Ogori Magongo LGA: N14,844,640.57 Ibaji LGA: N18,629,944.51 Adavi LGA: N20,887,557.54 Kogi LGA: N17,929.59 Kabba/Bunu LGA: N18,460,569.12 Ajaokuta LGA: N22,764,334.70 Okene LGA: N20,758,710.37 Yagba West LGA: N18,234,063....

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Niger Republic adopts Hausa as national language, French now working language

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language. French, which use to be the national language is now adopted as a working language alongside English. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,” and “the working languages are English and French.” Hausa is already the most commonly spoken language across Niger, especially in the Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua regions. Most of the country’s population of about 26 million people understand and speak Hausa. In comparison, only around three million people, just 13 per cent, can speak French. The new charter also officially lists nine other loc...

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PARACETAMOL is supposed to be used with extreme caution.

PARACETAMOL is supposed to be used with extreme caution.One wrong move and your liver might not forgive you. Paracetamol should be used with extreme caution due to several critical risks, especially in vulnerable populations. 1.Risk of Liver Toxicity (Hepatotoxicity)Paracetamol is metabolized in the liver, and excessive doses can overwhelm its detoxification pathways, leading to severe liver damage or acute liver failure. This risk is significantly higher in:-Patients with hepatic impairment or active liver disease: The liver’s reduced ability to process paracetamol increases toxicity risk. -Chronic alcohol users: Alcohol weakens liver function and enhances toxicity. -Patients taking enzyme-inducing drugs that speed up the formation of toxic metabolites. For example; Rifamp...

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Lawmaker Hon. Abel scores Gov. Sule high on education.

"… hails Speaker Jatau for supporting education committee to deliver on mandate…" The Chairman, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for taking the education sector to the next level of development in the State. He said that Gov. Sule has done well in the education sector in the areas of provision of structures and instructional materials among others. Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala gave the commendation while chairing a 3 Day Workshop on Conference of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Nasarawa State Chapter in Lafia. Bala, who is the Chairman of the Conference said that Gov. Sule has made adequate 2025 budgetary provision for the education sector in the state. " I...

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9Apr By Samuel AlongeNo Comments

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Concerns in Port Harcourt as Aye Cult Group, Others Retain Reign of Terror

Watchers of socio-political events in Rivers State are currently on the edge over increasing, bloody perpatration of cult groups in Port Harcourt, the state's capital, especially with regard to the reign of terror in the capital city by the fearsome cult group, Black Axe, widely known by its perjorative name -Aye. While the notorious Aye had had several running battles with security agencies, most especially the police, the hapless locals in various Port Harcout communities have been bearing the brunt through killings, maiming, looting, and mass destruction. Invrstigations reveled that while many people live in mortal fear and trepidation, hundreds have in the last one year fled their homes, seeking refuge in other states, often in makeshift accommodation. In this year alone, inv...

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9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: Rivers Sole Admin appoints Wike Ally as Sole Administrator of Obia/Akpor local government

The next scene of the political melodrama act in Rivers State has began with the appointment of Barr.Nyesom Wike Ally, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter, and who was appointed Chairman Rivers State Service Commission by erstwhile governor at the wee period of his regime, as Administrator Obio/Akpor local government. The Secretary of the government of Rivers State Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika in an early morning statement today April 9 , 2025 release names of all the administrators as well as chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Election Commission. Read the full details below: GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe ...

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8Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NECA seeks continued partnership with Nigeria Customs to boost economy

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to foster inclusive growth, enhance trade competitiveness, and strengthen the economy. Mr Ifeanyi Okoye, President of NECA, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Services, Bashir Adeniyi, on Tuesday in Abuja. Okoye stated that the purpose of the visit was to deepen the partnership on trade facilitation and private sector development. He emphasised that with more than 4,000 member-companies and 30 industrial affiliates, NECA remained committed to advocating for a more enabling and competitive business environment. “We are here today not only to deepen our engagement with the Nigeria C...

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6Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Breaking: Police Issue Warning Ahead Of Nationwide Protest On National Police Day

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a cautionary statement regarding a planned nationwide protest organized by the "Take It Back Movement," scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025. The date coincides with the Federal Government's inaugural celebration of National Police Day, an event intended to honor the dedication and resilience of police officers across the country. While recognizing citizens' constitutional right to peaceful assembly, the NPF expressed concern over the timing of the protest, which overlaps with a day meant to celebrate the contributions of law enforcement to national security. The event is expected to host dignitaries from Nigeria and abroad, including foreign Inspectors-General of Police and diplomats. In a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer...

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