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Employment not govt’s priority now, Otti declares

May 10, 2024

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State says it is not on the front burner of his administration to employ new people into the state’s civil service. The governor made this

UK anti-graft agency lauds EFCC for promoting professionalism

May 10, 2024

Mr Graeme Biggar, the Director-General, National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for promoting professionalism in the pursuit of its mandate in

Tinubu celebrates Oba Adetona at 90

May 10, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The President expressed joy

Lawmakers stop banks from cybersecurity deductions

May 9, 2024

The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all

Ekiti signs multi-billion naira agricultural MOU with Cavista Holdings

May 9, 2024

Ekiti State Government yesterday took a significant step towards agricultural transformation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading Nigerian investment company – Cavista Holdings (owners of Agbeyewa

South Korean president apologises over scandal involving gift to wife

May 9, 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologised for his wife’s decision to accept a luxury handbag as a gift, revelations of which have caused a scandal. Yoon’s wife, Kim

Court remands man for allegedly defiling 17-year-old girl

May 9, 2024

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, has remanded a 30-year old man, Mojeed Oseni in a correctional facility for allegedly defiling a 17-year old girl. Oseni whose address was not provided,

Man, 48, docked over alleged illegal sale of hemp

May 9, 2024

A 48-year old man, Obiefuna Nwagha, was on Thursday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged illegal sale of hemp. The defendant, whose address was not provided,

Okuama crisis: Military’s withdrawal, time to resuscitate residents – Community leader

May 9, 2024

There has been a call to assist residents of Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State to resume their normal lives following the military’s withdrawal from

Oyo vows to punish perpetrators of SGBV

May 9, 2024

Oyo State Government has reiterated determination to prosecute perpetrators of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, said this on Thursday

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