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Magu: Malami gives reason for ignoring Salami panel’s invitation
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday, explained why he decided not to honour the invitation by Justice Ayo Salami panel was based on constitutional consideration. The panel is probing the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The minister, who stated…
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Fuel hike protest: Industrial court ‘stops’ NLC’s planned strike
The National Industrial Court has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), from staging a strike on Monday. The order restrains the union officers, affiliates and privies. Justice Ibrahim Galadima said on Thursday that the interim order was made pending the hearing and determination of the Motion…
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Dwindling revenue: FG sends 50 specially trained treasury officers to 10 most lucrative agencies
The Federal Government on Tuesday posted directors of revenue or professional treasury officers to monitor revenue management in 10 of its most lucrative enterprises. This is in a sharp move to curtail the trend of dwindling and mismanagement of revenue generated by the agencies. The 10 government-owned enterprises (GOE) affected in the first phase are…
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Obaseki’s victory shows egocentric politicking can be defeated – Ex-APC chair Oyegun
A former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his re-election. Oyegun, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that egocentric politicking could be overcome. “Please accept my deepest congratulations, Mr. Governor on your re-election as Governor of our great Edo State. “You…
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FG commences Visa processing on reciprocity basis
The federal government has commenced visa processing on a reciprocity basis for applicants from countries that have reopened their international airspace and have begun issuing visas to Nigerian applicants. The Consulate General of Nigeria in South Africa confirmed this development in a statement issued yesterday, saying the federal government has granted payment waivers to certain…
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Southern Kaduna Crisis, Nasir El-Rufai and his Traducers: What Next?, By Danjuma Musa
By Danjuma Musa For those that continue to wonder in utter bewilderment why the Southern Kaduna crisis seems unresolvable, the simple reason is the hardline position of the some tribal development associations and their umbrella body, the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) to the issue of Hausa/Fulanis, though long settled in the region, are denied…
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EPL: Good to beat Chelsea now, says Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp played down the significance of their 2-0 win at Chelsea. However, he admits they caught Chelsea at the right time with the new-look team yet to gel. He said, “I liked the performance a lot. We are not playing for two things: three points and showing everybody ‘you better be ready…
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Edo poll: Top political losers, winners of the day
Though the race for who becomes the governor of Edo State has been concluded with the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki securing convincing votes to defeat his counterpart, Ize-Iyamu. Obaseki polled a total of 307,955 votes to defeat Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who got 223,619 votes. Politics being a game of numbers, permutations, actions…
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#EdoDecides2020: PDP raises alarm over moves to replace results in Edo North
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged of plots by some paid agents to replace the Saturday Edo governorship election results where the PDP was leading, particularly in Edo North. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Saturday alerted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
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“Its your portion to die,’’ Clergyman tells Christians
A clergyman, Rev. Bassey Umoh, has advised Christians to live a good life as it is the portion of every Christian to die. Umoh in his sermon at the funeral of Chief Kalu Okonta, at his country home, Igbere, Abia, on Saturday, said what was not the portion of Christians however, was untimely death. The…