Group lauds EFCC for tackling illegal mining
The Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) have commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for tackling illegal mining activities and non-payment of royalties to the Federal Government.…
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Ex-Gov Dariye in Jos, thanks Buhari for pardon
Former Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for granting him state pardon. Dariye was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment over corruption charges in 2018 but granted…
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Lagos Gov, Sanwo-Olu woos investors in New York
PICTURES: GOV. SANWO-OLU AT A ROUNDTABLE WITH INVESTORS AT THE SIDELINES OF THE 77TH SESSION OF UNGA ORGANIZED BY BCIU IN NEW YORK L-R: Head of Partnerships, 17 Asset Management, Eliza Prendzov;…
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ASUU: No decision yet on court order
……waiting for our lawyer’s advice The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is waiting for its lawyers for professional advice, following the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN)…
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Kwara disburses N600m grants to empower traders
Biodun Esan, Ilorin Kwara State on Wednesday commenced the distribution of N600m grant to empower at least 30,000 women and petty traders across the 16 local governments of the State.…
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Pastor jailed 2yrs for issuing $1.6m dud cheque
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced Ayodeji Oluokun, an assistant pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, to two…
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Buhari bids UN General Assembly farewell
……..restates commitment to Constitutional term President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday for the last time as Nigeria’s leader. In his farewell speech, he told the global…
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Senate confirms Ariwoola as CJN
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed his screening at the plenary on Wednesday. Ariwoola, while…
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NDLEA partners stakeholders in war against drug abuse, trafficking
Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna State, Mr Umar Adoro, on Tuesday began advocacy visits to communities to solicit support in the fight against drug abuse and…
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Speaker conveys meeting of top govt officials over ASUU strike
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has invited some top government functionaries to a meeting with a view to resolving the ongoing Academic Staff Union of…
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