1st Class Alumnus emerges as 8th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo

The Governing Council of the University of Uyo at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, approved the appointment of Professor Nyaudoh Ukpabio Ndaeyo, Professor of Farm Systems, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, as the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University. This was following the selection of three (3) highest appointable …

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Unbranded vegetable oil: Devon King’s sensitises consumers

By Chioma Obinna Worried about the dangers of unwholesome oil, PZ Wilmar  has launched a campaign tagged “Less is More” aimed at sensitising Nigerians on the inherent dangers in the consumption of unbranded cooking oil, as it offers healthier and affordable options. In a statement on  “Less is More” campaign   the Category & Brand Manager, PZ …

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National Assembly to amend FHA Act to ensure compliance, efficiency ― Lawan

National Assembly By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly (NASS) will amend the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Act to boost the efficiency of the regulatory agency, as well as ensure compliance by private estate developers to government policies. Speaking Tuesday when the Managing Director of the Federal …

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DBN receives SSCI Accreditation Certificate from European Organization of Sustainable Development

Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance institution, Development Bank of Nigeria has received an Accreditation Certificate of Acceptance in line with Sustainable Standards and Certification Initiatives (SSCI) by the World Development Finance Forum in Germany. The certificate was received on behalf of the Bank by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany; Mr. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar represented by Mrs. Mobolaji …

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Kwara: Labour, Govt, disagree over conditions for minimum wage

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin The organised labour in Kwara state has rejected the ongoing verification/auditing exercise of the state government as a condition for payment of minimum wage to the workers as demanded. The labour leaders, therefore, put their members on standby for an indefinite strike which will commence on Monday. This is contained …

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Despite COVID-19, we recovered more than N11bn in 10 months ― EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recorded 646 convictions and recovered more than N11 billion in monetary assets this year, despite the restriction imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Umar Abba, disclosed this while addressing the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes in Abuja on …

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IGP orders arrest of SARS who violators of citizens rights

CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order Photo credit: @LhidhiasStanley By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders to …

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UNICEF commences implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ programme in Adamawa schools

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is set to commence the implementation of ‘Girls-for-Girls’ (G4G) intervention Programme in 275 selected schools in Adamawa State. Mrs Lydia Maajam, Desk Officer, UNICEF G4G, Adamawa State, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the selected schools …

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I’ll rather die broke – Cardi B debunks rumors of joining Illuminati

By Juliet Ebirim American superstar, Cardi B has shut down speculations that she joined the Illuminati. In a photo she shared on her Instagram page, Cardi B is seen wearing a red latex jumpsuit with a red hairband in the form of horns. “Single, bad and rich. I do the controlling,” she captioned the photo. However, …

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SARS: IGP goes tough, orders arrest of violators of citizens rights

IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu CP X Squad, Force Provost Marshal, IGP Monitoring Team deployed to enforce order By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Against the backdrop of skepticism over the order last Sunday of the ban of SARS carrying out routine Police duties, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has further cemented his directives by giving orders …

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Igbo Students Union State President, Onyishi unveils project plan

The National Igbo Students Union State President (NISU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, HRM. Comr. Emmaunuel U. Onyishi, in a recent release, has outlined series of development projects that will support the intellectual advancements of Igbo Students nationwide, and encourage responsive leadership and resolve issues associated with functional effectiveness in the Union. The statement …

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Only registered road transport unions will benefit from FG’s palliatives ― Saraki

Gbemisola Saraki By Dirisu Yakubu Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Tuesday, disclosed that only duly registered road transport unions will be considered in the disbursement of the N10 billion federal government intervention funds for road transport workers and operators. Senator Saraki stated this when members of the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners …

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Archbishop Sam Zuga receives 3 prestigious awards in one week

For his remarkable contributions to the betterment of Nigerian youths, home and diaspora, Archbishop Dr Sam Zuga (Jehovah’s Field Marshall) within one week bagged three prestigious awards. The philanthropic Man of God had a fulfilled Independence Day celebration as he was on October 1,  appointed as PDP Youths Alliance Ambassador. According to the National coordinator …

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Godson Umeh: In and out of a Nigerian jeweler

  He is the second oldest of four. At age 19, he thought it was time for him to test different things he’d always had a passion for; this informed his decision to quit school. At a young age, Godson had already started reselling footwear and clothes. In fact, he sold anything and everything you could ever desire and at …

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FG not sincere on SARS reform — Falana

Femi Falana By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba, said, yesterday, that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, cannot be scrapped because of its potency in combating criminality and deadly criminal gangs in the country. The police scribe spoke, as Alliance for Survival of COVID-19 and Beyond, ASCAB, …

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Road decongestion: Lagos Red Line, operational in 24 months —LAMATA

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lapos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, has assured residents that the Lagos Red Rail Line project would be operational in 24 months. The projection is that the first phase of 24-kilometre stretch of the Red Line, between Oyingbo and Agbado, representing the first phase of the 37-kilometre …

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Construction work at Onitsha-Enugu expressway, at zero level, Obiano tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari and Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano By Johnbosco Agbakwuru GOVERNOR Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that construction work at the Onitsha-Enugu federal highway has slowed down to almost zero level. The governor also begged the President to intervene in ensuring that the equipment purchased for the ongoing work …

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