88 LG staff fail promotion exams in Nasarawa

By David Odama Eighty-eight local government staff in Nasarawa state that sat for promotion exams in the state have reportedly failed. Chairman of the Commission, Sani Bawa disclosed that 88 of the staff who sat for promotion examination in January 2020 failed the examination conducted by the Academic Staff College of Nigeria. ALSO READ: Man demands …

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Dangote Group says $2bn fertiliser plant to begin operation December

The Dangote Group says its two-billion-dollar granulated urea fertiliser plant located at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos state will begin operation before the end of December. Mr Anthony Chiejina, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Dangote Group, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos state. Mr Anthony Chiejina said: “The granulated Urea …

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No IPOB flag hoisted in Ado LGA of Benue—Police

The Police Command in Benue said on Wednesday that no flag of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was hoisted in Ado Local Government Area of Benue. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, via a text message to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  said no Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB), the flag …

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Man demands refund of offering from church he attended for 19 years

offering A Kenyan man identified as Dishon Kinyanjui Kinuthia has written to a church he claims to have attended between 1999 to 2017, demanding that offering he contributed between that period be refunded. Kinuthia shared the letter, warning the church that failure to refund the amount he estimated at 58,000 KES will attract serious consequences. …

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Biden campaign outraged Trump trying to ‘shut down’ vote counting

Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign lashed out at President Donald Trump, who appeared to threaten a court battle to stop votes from being tallied. Biden’s campaign warned that they also have lawyers who will fight to count each ballot. READ ALSOEthiopia declares state of emergency in northern region Jen O’Malley Dillon, Biden’s campaign …

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Ahmed Musa seeking loan from Neymar: Nigerians taunt FG over Brazil loan request

The minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed By David Royal Nigerians have condemned the Federal Government’s decision to take a fresh $1.2 billion loan from Brazil, describing the decision as one that will leave the country indebted for years. Some who strongly kicked against the Muhammadu Buhari administration’s penchant for increasing the nation’s …

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NEMA donates relief materials to flood victims in Katsina State

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has donated relief materials to 880 flood victims in Baure Local Government Area (LGA), of Katsina State. NEMA North West Coordinator, Alhaji Abbani Imam, said this while distributing the materials to the beneficiaries on Wednesday in Baure, headquarters of the LGA. Imam said that the materials included 880 bags …

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Court remands farmer for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl

A Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that a 29-year-old farmer,  Terzungwe Aende, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl. The police charged Aende, who lives in Mkovur Ipav, Gboko, Benue with criminal intimidation and defilement. Magistrate Ajuma Igama, did not take the plea of Aende because the court lacked jurisdiction …

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Ethiopia declares state of emergency in northern region

The Ethiopia Council of Ministers on Wednesday declared a six-month state of emergency in the country’s northern Tigray regional state. The decision was made to maintain the country’s peace, the safety and security of its citizens and to prevent acts that may lead to further unrest and instability, the council said in a statement. “The …

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New Zealand number of unemployment rate hits 5.3%

New Zealand number of unemployed people rose by a record of 37,000 to reach 151,000 in the September 2020 quarter. New Zealand’s statistics department Stats NZ said on Wednesday adding that the impact of COVID-19 has hit the labour market. Stats NZ said in the September 2020 quarter, there were 37,000 more unemployed people, an …

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Sultan to IGP, DSS: Interrogate Bishop Onah over attacks on muslims in S- South, S-East

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III By Luminous Jannamike  ABUJA – The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, and the Department of State Services, alleging that Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nsukka Catholic Diocese instigated the recent attacks on Muslims in the South-East and South-South …

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ALTON explains reasons for recent poor network

In the digital age, our lives and daily activities are centered around mobile connectivity. From staying connected with family and friends through phone conversations, instant messaging, and communicating business decisions through emails and tools like Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, there is constant need for communication. What happens when there is a network downtime and these …

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Nigerians in S/Africa want Nigeria to adopt U.S. voting system

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has underscored the need for Nigeria and other African countries to adopt the U.S. voting system in elections, to promote democratic growth. The President of NICASA, Mr Ben Okoli, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Abuja. …

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Trump tweets video of his Nigerian supporters

United States President, Donald Trump. PHOTO: Getty Images An October 25 prayer walk by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump in Onitsha, Anambra, has caught his attention. On Tuesday, Trump tweeted an Election Day message of gratitude for the parade describing it as a “great honour”. “A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honor!”, …

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Cambodia, Hungary sign 3 deals to boost bilateral ties

Cambodia and Hungary have signed a- three-document memorandum to boost bilateral ties and cooperation in civil aviation, agriculture and water management. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the signing ceremony of the deals. Eang Sophalleth, a personal assistant to Hun Sen said the deal was made between his ministers and visiting Hungarian …

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Trump claims victory, vows legal challenge over alleged fraud

Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed victory in Tuesday’s presidential election with millions of votes yet to be counted. In remarks at the White House, Trump alleged that there was a “major fraud” in ongoing counting of votes and vowed to mount a legal challenge. The remarks came after Twitter restricted his post …

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NBC Sanction: Coalition threatens legal action against AIT, Channels, others

The Coalition of Civil Societies for Police Reform and National Unity, has threatened to take legal action against Arise News TV, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television if the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) fails to revoke their licenses within 21 days. The National Coordinator of the group, Prince Mike Ekamon, issue the threat at …

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BBNaija Dorathy marks birthday with sultry pictures

Reality TV star and first runner-up of Big Brother Naija Season 5, Dorathy Bachor has set Instagram on fire with spanking, jaw-dropping sexy pictures to mark her birthday today. The heavy- chested star started the celebration some two days ago, dropping a series of pictures to announce her birthday with raunchy pictures which in no …

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Sultan wants Bishop Onah interrogated over attacks on Muslims in S-South, S-East

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III ‌By Luminous Jannamike The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, and the Department of State Services, alleging that Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nsukka Catholic Diocese instigated the recent attacks on Muslims in the South-East and South-South regions. NSCIA, …

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Security operatives have arrested 2 IPOB kingpins of Oyigbo killings – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike By Egufe Yafugborhi TWO alleged kingpins of proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have been arrested by security operatives in connection with recent violence that left four policemen and six soldiers killed in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this Tuesday when Rotary District 9141 Governor, Mrs Virginia …

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