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Umahi’s attack on judge who sacked him as Ebonyi governor ‘executive rascality’ – NBA
The Nigeria Bar Association has described as unacceptable Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi’s verbal attacks on Justice Inyang Ekwo after the Federal High sitting in Abuja sacked him and his deputy Eric Kelechi Igwe. In a statement signed by the NBA President Olumide Akpata which was made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the NBA described Umahi’s actions as executive…
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Air Peace, Arik, four other airlines sign alliance
Six Nigerian airlines on Tuesday signed an alliance tagged ‘Spring Alliance’ to mutually support each other’s operations. The airlines which signed the ‘Spring Alliance’ are Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria Airline, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Max Air. Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema who is also the Vice president of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), said the alliance…
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How compromised regulations is killing the Lagos BRT system, By Kunle Awosiyan
A boss once told me, “most reporters miss good stories nowadays because they now ride cars and feel too big to come down when a big story suddenly breaks out around them”. Believe me, nowhere is safe again. There are evil men everywhere whose ultimate goal is to become rich quickly no matter what it will take them. Must we…
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Join anti-corruption fight, EFCC urges Nigerian students
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has urged Nigerian students to join the fight against corruption in the country. Bawa was speaking when law students of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, visited the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on March 3. Bawa who was represented by the EFCC Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the…
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IWD: Kwara Gov hails women’s resilience, bravery
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated women worldwide on the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD), commending their grit, resilience, and commitment to a world that works for all. “Whether as a girl child, wife or mother, a woman is acknowledged for being hardworking, kind, resilient, supportive, and generally committed to efforts to build a…
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Equities market depreciates by 0.23%
Trading activities on the equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday closed on a negative note, down by 0.23 per cent to extend the bearish trend to five consecutive trading days The All-Share Index declined by 108.26 per cent, representing a decrease of 0.23 per cent, to close at 47,154.35 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value…
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EFCC secures 20-year jail term against notorious Ponzi scheme operator Umanah
A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has jailed a notorious Ponzi scheme operator Umanah Umanah for 20 years. Justice Agatha gave the judgment on Tuesday. Umana’s nightmare started in 2020 when he was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a petition by one of his victims, who alleged that Umanah swindled him of…
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We will continue to ensure gender equality in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his administration would continue to ensure gender equality in line with the theme of the 2022 International Women’s Day, which is “Gender Equality Today, for A Sustainable Development”. Speaking at the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Governor Sanwo-Olu, said the celebration was a…
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15 indigent students get Rep Akande-Sadipe scholarship award in Oluyole
A total of 15 indigent undergraduate students from Oluyole Federal Constituency have been awarded scholarships by the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe. In a statement by her Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, the House of Rep. member said the scholarship award was her contribution to improving the educational system in Oluyole…
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Osinbajo at 65: Tinubu hails VP’s positive roles in Nigeria, Lagos
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday. Tinubu in a statement by his media office, praised the vice president for his positive role while working with President Muhammadu Buhari and as Commissioner for Justice & Attorney-General in Lagos State. Tinubu was Lagos state governor between 1999 and…
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