Breaking: CAC withdraws registration of ‘Enough is Enough’

BY Victoria Ojeme The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Tuesday cancelled the registration of the Business name ‘Enough is Enough’ with immediate effect. The commission disclosed this on its Twitter handle, @cacnigeria1. Read the tweet below: “Based on the provisions of Section 579 (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, (CAMA), the Corporate Affairs Commission …

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American Presidents have always accepted defeat – Hillary Clinton

Hillary … Cites Bush’s letter to President Clinton By Victor Ajihromanus In an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept defeat,  former US First Lady and Secretary of State,  Hillary Clinton,  has said the willingness of American Presidents to accept defeat distinguishes American democracy. She said this in post on her Facebook page, where …

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Nigerian Air Force trains 200 personnel abroad

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday Tuesdaysaid that it was currently training no fewer than 200 personnel in nine different countries to further enhance capacity of its officials in air combat. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this when he appeared at the 2021 budget defence session of the Senate …

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ASUU-UI orders members to boycott UI convocation

The University of Ibadan (UI) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members to boycott the 72nd convocation and Foundation day ceremonies of the institution. ASUU-UI Chairman, Ayo Akinwole, said in a statement on Tuesday that the action was in the spirit of the ongoing strike. Akinwole said a copy …

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We will prioritise science education ― FG

Ogbonnaya Onu By Emmanuel Elebeke Nigeria on Monday joined the rest of the world in marking the World Science day in Abuja, with the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, pledging that the Federal Government will prioritise science education in the country. Dr Onu said the celebration of the World Science Day was to …

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We love you, we’ll work with you, Obong of Calabar to Ayade

…as both leaders mend fences Ayade on a visit to Obong’s palace By Ike Uchechukwu The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has declared his full support for Governor Ben Ayade and his administration. The Obong made the declaration on Tuesday when the governor paid him a courtesy call at his …

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9m more Nigerians now have access to basic water supply — Minister

Mr. Suileman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, has said that an additional nine million Nigerians now have access to potable water. He stated this at the official launch of the 2019 Water supply, Sanitation, and hygiene, national outcome routing mapping (WASH-NORM) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the percentage of the population with access …

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PENGASSAN strike: Over 2.9b litres of petrol available, NNPC assures Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has over 2.9 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to service Nigerians during the Yuletide period and beyond. The corporation disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman, Dr. Kennie Obateru, in Abuja, on Tuesday.  He dismissed the insinuation of the …

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House C’tte says N449bn 2021 budget for police inadequate

House of Representatives The House Committee on Police Affairs has said that N449 billion 2021 budget operations for the Nigerian Police are grossly inadequate. Rep. Mohammed Kumo, chairman of the committee, said this during budget defence by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that it was open knowledge …

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EndSARS Protest: Commission receives 16 petitions in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Police brutality in the state says it has so far received 16 petitions, Justice Badamasi Maina Rtd, Chairman of the Commission discloses. Speaking at the inaugural sitting on Tuesday in Lafia, Maina said though there were no protests and destruction of property in the state, the governor, Mr. …

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Ugwuanyi in footsteps of Nnamani, Chime in Trans Ekulu

…Residents beg for change By Dennis Agbo Chimaroke Nnami governed Enugu State for eight years but never looked the way of Trans Ekulu, one of the landmark areas in Enugu. His successor, Sullivan Chime did same except that his government did the road leading into the estate. Inside the estate remained dilapidated, rusty and many roads …

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Budget defence: IGP asks for N24.8bn to fuel vehicles, motorcycles daily

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu as New Police Act, others may be amended …Gbajabiamila asks police boss to compile list of affected officers, properties destroyed By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA-Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu yesterday said that he would require a budgetary allocation of N24.8bn to need the fuel need of police operational needs for …

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Unemployment, a national emergency — Okowa

Governor of Delta, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa addressing beneficiaries of the Rural Youth skill Acquisition programme during the official Flagg off of the programme in Asaba .Picture: BRIPIN ENARUSAI Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said unemployment is a national emergency and urged the Federal Government and stakeholders to provide skills and empowerment opportunities …

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428 agencies can’t pay November salaries, FG

…As Senate laments lopsidedness in budgetary allocation to MDAs …Urges FG to Employ the Youths By Henry Umoru THE Federal Government Tuesday told the Senate that about 428 government agencies will not be able to pay salary by the end of November. Disclosing this in Abuja when he appeared before the Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic …

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#EndSARS protests: OPS lost over N5trn- NECA 

EndSars protesters continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau Says many businesses‘ll die without urgent govt help By Victor Ahiuma-Young As the nation grapples with consequences of the #End SARS protest, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, yesterday said members of the Organised Private Sector, OPS, lost over N5tillion to the looting and carnage after …

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17, 602 teachers to sit for professional qualifying examination Saturday, says TRCN

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, has said a total of 17, 602 teachers from across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, would participate in its Professional Qualifying Examination, PQE, slated for Saturday. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Prof Josiah Ajiboye , speaking at a press conference, Tuesday in …

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Redesign curricula on science, Mathematics, others, Osinbajo tasks education stakeholders

Osinbajo By Joseph Erunke Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, tasked authorities in the education sector to redesign curricula on science, technology, mathematics as well as engineering to accommodate virtual learning. According to him, the possibilities of designing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curricula such that they can be taught virtually should be worked out by appropriate …

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Three feared dead as gunmen sack police station, cart away arms

By Ozioruva Aliu THERE is fear among residents of Igueben in Igueben local government area of Edo State as unknown gunmen on Monday evening invaded the police station entered its armoury, carting away arms and ammunition and in the process reportedly killed three persons including two policemen and others seriously injured. Although police had denied …

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What we’re doing about 5G deployment – NCC

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained that it has not concluded plans for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network as consultation with stakeholders is still ongoing. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the Commission further explained that the draft consultation document earlier released …

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