Author: Utebor Paul
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HYPPADEC cautions staff against corruption, unethical conduct
The Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has cautioned its workforce against corrupt and unethical practices in the discharge of their duties. The Managing Director, Mr Abubakar Yelwa, gave the caution at the opening of a two-day workshop on asset declaration and code of conduct in Makurdi on Monday. He said it was imperative…
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2023 Election: Tinubu will revamp Nigeria’s Health sector – PCC
The Medical Department of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has expressed confidence in the capacity of the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu to revamp Nigeria’s Health sector, if elected. Dr Ikechukwu Odikpo, Director, Medical of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. Odikpo, who acknowledged the gaps…
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Unknown gunmen sets INEC office ablaze in Enugu state
Unknown gunmen have set ablaze the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu state. It was reported that the incident happened at INEC office located at Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area, LGA, Enugu State. A security man was shot dead and part of the building was destroyed by the…
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Minimum wage review to commence January 23 – FG
The federal government of Nigeria has slated January 23 to commence the process of review of the Nationa Minimum Wage in Nigeria. This was made known by Emmanuel Njoku, spokesperson National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Njoku said they decided to review the national minimum wage after holding series of training and meetings in preparation for…
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Bolanle: Trial of Police officer, ASP Vandi begins Today
A Lagos State High Court will on Monday (Jan.16) begin trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day. Vandi, attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State, allegedly shot Raheem dead while she was returning from an outing with her family members. The alleged murder…
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Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi to be signed by West Ham for £25 million
West Ham is holding talks with Lorient over a deal to sign Super Eagles striker. Terem Moffi, for £ 25 million. The deal is set to be £20m and an additional £5m for Moffi. Terem Moffi is a Nigeria international, who has scored 12 goals in 18 games this season. He arrived at the French…
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Truck conveying over 70 PDP supporters crash in Plateau
A truck conveying over 70 supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has crashed in Plateau, leaving many people dead. The accident occurred on Saturday at Jwak village in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of the state after the zonal rally of the party held in Pankshin. Mr Peter Longsan, Public Education Officer…
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Ikun Dairy Farm: Ekiti pays N21m as compensation to land owners
The Ekiti State government has paid N21 million as compensation to 263 traditional land-owning families for the land it acquired for the establishment of Ikun Dairy Farm in Ikun-Ekiti, in Moba Local Government area of the state. Mr Ebenezer Boluwade, the Special adviser to the governor on Agriculture and Food Security, made the disclosure on…
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Osun Poll: Tribunal reserves judgment
The Osun Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday adjourned for judgment, the petition filed by former Gov Gboyega Oyetola, challenging the victory of Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship election. The Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Tertsea Kume, reserved the judgment for a later day to be…
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APC berates Sen. Kaita over N1.1bn allegation against Katsina govt
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Katsina State has berated Sen. Ahmed Babba-Kaita (PDP-Katsina North) for alleging that the state government plans to use N1.1 billion of state funds to campaign for the party. Newsmen recall that Kaita was elected on the platform of APC in 2019, but he recently defected to the Peoples Democratic…